6 h. ago Mother slits throats of two children over custody row, arrested

KARACHI:A callous woman was arrested in Karachi after allegedly slitting the throat of her two young children amid a custody dispute with her former husband in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-VI, police said on Thursday. According to a police report, the victims, identified as Zarar, 8, and Samia, 4, died at their home in Karachi’s […]

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13 h. ago UK ready to increase pressure on Russia, says PM Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is ready to increase pressure on Russia in the Ukraine conflict. He made this statement ahead of a key meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street. The meeting focused on finding ways to support Ukraine and end the ongoing war. Starmer emphasized the urgency of […]

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20 h. ago Special traffic, security measures in Islamabad for August 14

Islamabad police have deployed over 4,000 officers for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. The plan aims to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Officers will patrol, guard checkpoints, and secure public places like markets and parks. Entry and exit points of the city will have strict checks. The Red Zone will see a heavy police […]

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31 h. ago ‘Brotherly Forces’ from Turkiye, Azerbaijan steal the show at Pakistan’s Independence Day parade

ISLAMABAD – The key ceremony of Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq saw remarkable display of international camaraderie as contingents from

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43 h. ago ODI series: Pakistan captain unveils reason behind miserable defeat at hands of West Indies  

LAHORE –  Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said early wickets in the run chase were the key reason behind his team’s

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54 h. ago ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9

ATC orders forfeiture of properties belonging to PTI’s former governor Cheema, Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Ch, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and other workers under section 7(2) of ATA LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Tuesday issued a ‘warrant of release’ to the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent for the release of PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi in […]

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54 h. ago Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately

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54 h. ago Brad Pitt home burglary suspects caught following separate break

Four individuals connected to the burglary at Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home earlier this summer have been arrested following their involvement in another unrelated home burglary. The suspects were apprehended in Orange County on August 7, with two of them—Damari Zair Charles and Jaquory Arman Watson, both 18—booked at the Theo Lacy Jail Complex in […]

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60 h. ago Trump’s key talks With Pak Army Chief shake India’s strategic game: British media

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s diplomatic masterstroke stunned India as Islamabad pulled off an unprecedented diplomatic comeback with Trump administration, igniting firestorm

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64 h. ago Gang using fake taxi apps to loot citizens in Lahore arrested

LAHORE – The police on Tuesday arrested a four-member gang involved in looting valuables from citizens through an online taxi

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India

MUMBAI: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target […]

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3 d. ago Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi arrested for protesting against Indian Election Commission

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday detained senior opposition parliamentarians, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. They were arrested for launching protest drive against Election Commission’s ‘collusion’ with the ruling BJP, reported NDTV. Joint Commissioner of Police Deepak Purohit confirmed the detention but declined to give […]

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3 d. ago ADB approves $8.32 million to boost Punjab irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $8.32 million in financing to help Punjab improve its irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farming. This funding will prepare key projects for smoother implementation and quicker fund disbursement. The money will support five priority projects identified by Punjab’s government in 2019, focusing on upgrading irrigation systems. […]

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4 d. ago Two siblings killed in Karachi road accident as protesters torch dumpers

KARACHI: Two siblings were killed and their father injured in a road accident involving a dumper truck on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road near Lucky One Mall early Sunday morning, leading to mob violence and widespread protests that severely disrupted traffic across key city routes. At approximately 3:15 a.m., a dumper truck collided with a motorcycle […]

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5 d. ago Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment

TEHRAN: Iran has arrested 20 people it alleges are operatives of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in recent months, the judiciary said on Saturday, warning that they will face no leniency and will be made an example of. On Wednesday, Iran executed a nuclear scientist named Rouzbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and […]

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5 d. ago Modi’s superpower strategy backfires amid Trump, Xi tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to strengthen ties with the US and China have hit a dead end, according to a report by The New York Times. Despite India’s growing economy and global ambitions, tensions with both powers have exposed the country’s diplomatic limits. The report traces the fallout from key moments in Modi’s […]

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6 d. ago ‘Another Setback’: Three PTI MNAs removed from key parliamentary posts

Both houses to nominate new opposition leaders to replace Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) secretariat removed on Friday three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders from key parliamentary posts following the disqualification of several party lawmakers. Omar Ayub was stripped of the position of opposition leader, while Zartaj Gul lost her role […]

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6 d. ago 14 facilitators held, three terror hideout destroyed in joint Bannu search operation: police

BANNU: As many as 14 facilitators of terrorists were arrested and three hideouts were destroyed on Friday during a police search and targeted operation carried out alongside security forces in areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu, the police confirmed. The search and targeted operation was carried out amid a spate of terrorist and quadcopter attacks in […]

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6 d. ago Cricketer Haider Ali faces UK investigation, PCB imposes suspension

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali is under investigation by Greater Manchester Police during Pakistan Shaheens’ tour of England. Police confirmed arresting a 24-year-old man on August 4, 2025, after receiving an assault report. The alleged incident took place on July 23, 2025, in Manchester. Authorities released the man on bail pending further investigation. Police said the […]

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6 d. ago Haider Ali released on bail following rape charge in Manchester

MANCHESTER: Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali is under investigation by the Greater Manchester Police after a rape accusation was made by a British Pakistani woman. The alleged incident took place on July 23, 2025, at a hotel in Manchester, leading to Ali’s arrest on August 4. Ali has denied the allegation, stating that he and the […]

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