July 14, 2026

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NIC Karachi Celebrates Graduation of Cohort 13, Empowering 28 Innovative Startups in Pakistan

KARACHI: The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi), an Ignite initiative under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has marked a significant milestone with the graduation of 28 startups from its 13th cohort, reflecting continued growth in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The graduation ceremony highlighted the journey of emerging entrepreneurs who successfully completed NIC Karachi’s structured […]

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Islamabad Under Lockdown: Security High as U.S. and Iranian Teams Arrive for Final Ceasefire Talks

ISLAMABAD — The federal capital has effectively turned into a “No-Go Zone” today, with over 10,000 security personnel deployed as high-level delegations from the U.S. and Iran arrive for the final round of the Islamabad Accord negotiations. Major roads leading to the Red Zone and Serena Hotel remain blocked, and the Metro Bus service has

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Solar Panel Prices Drop 30% in Pakistan: New Green Energy Policy 2026

KARACHI / LAHORE — Good news for domestic consumers as solar panel prices have crashed by 30% across Pakistan following the government’s new “Green Energy Incentive” policy. The policy has removed additional regulatory duties on the latest N-Type solar cells and high-capacity inverters. With electricity tariffs still high, thousands of households are rushing to switch

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The Islamabad Accord: US and Iran Reach Peace Deal to End Hormuz Blockade

ISLAMABAD — In what is being hailed as the “Diplomatic Event of the Decade,” negotiators in Islamabad have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to de-escalate the naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources close to the talks suggest that the US will partially ease sanctions in exchange for Iran allowing “monitored passage” for oil

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Peace Broker: Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Following Urgent Intervention by Pakistan

ISLAMABAD / WASHINGTON — In a major win for Pakistani diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the temporary ceasefire with Iran, citing direct requests from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir. This last-minute intervention has averted immediate military strikes in the Gulf, with Trump stating on Truth

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Global Eyes on Islamabad: High-Level U.S. Delegation Arrives for Critical Peace Talks with Iran

ISLAMABAD — The federal capital has been turned into a high-security fortress as a top-tier U.S. delegation, including Vice President JD Vance and Jared Kushner, arrives for the second phase of peace negotiations with Iranian officials. The “Islamabad Dialogue” is being seen as the world’s last best hope to prevent a full-scale regional war. While

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Global Markets on Edge: Iran Vows Response After U.S. Navy Targets Cargo Ship in Hormuz

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a new peak after a U.S. destroyer fired upon an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that reportedly tried to evade a naval blockade. Iran’s military has condemned the act as “armed piracy” and vowed a swift response, leading to a surge in global oil prices.

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Red Line BRT Project Completes Phase 1: A New Era of Commuting for Karachi

KARACHI — The long-awaited Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has successfully completed its first phase of construction, marking a significant milestone in Karachi’s urban transport overhaul. The Sindh Government announced that the trial runs for the zero-emission bio-gas buses will begin next month, promising a faster and more affordable commute for over 300,000

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Major Breakthrough: Trump Announces High-Level Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Leaders

WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has announced a potential turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics, revealing that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to speak directly this Thursday. This announcement follows what sources in Islamabad describe as a “major breakthrough” during the recent round of mediated talks hosted in the Pakistani capital.

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Global Energy Crisis: Trump Signals Fresh Peace Talks in Islamabad Amid Tightening Hormuz Blockade

WASHINGTON D.C. — The global energy market remains on edge as President Donald Trump indicates that a new round of face-to-face negotiations with Iran could resume in Islamabad within the next 48 hours. This diplomatic opening appears amidst a tightening U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has brought Iranian maritime trade to

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