8 h. ago 87 killed, 149 injured in rain fury since June 26 as flood fears mount

At least 87 people have been killed and 149 others injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, according to figures released Thursday by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, reported 29 deaths including 15 children, while the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded 30 deaths, 14 of them […]

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10 h. ago Police arrest 149, including 48 Chinese, in scam call centre raid

Police have arrested 149 people – including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese – in a raid on a scam call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday. “During the raid, a large call centre was uncovered, which was involved in Ponzi schemes and investment fraud. Through this fraudulent network, the public was […]

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12 h. ago ANP’s Maulana Khanzaib, cop shot dead in Bajaur ‘targeted attack’

ANP’s Aimal Wali condemns the killing, saying the party would register FIR of the incident against the state BAJAUR: Awami National Party (ANP) leader Maulana Khanzaib, along with a policeman, was killed on Thursday when unidentified suspects ambushed his car in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, according to the police. “The politician was shot dead in […]

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12 h. ago Quadcopter attack in Bannu kills woman, injures three others

BANNU: A woman was killed and three others, including two children, were injured in separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The first attack targeted a residential area, resulting in the death of the woman and injuring her two children. In the second incident, terrorists launched a quadcopter strike at the Maryan Police Station. Although […]

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15 h. ago Sharjeel Memon orders demolition of dangerous Lyari buildings

KARACHI: After a five-storey building collapsed in Lyari last week, killing 27 people and injuring 10, the Sindh government has taken strict action. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Thursday that nine unsafe buildings in Lyari have been evacuated. Demolition work on one of them is already in progress. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah […]

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15 h. ago Speaker Malik Ahmad summons suspended PTI MPAs for fair hearing

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has invited 26 suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs to present their case this Friday in his chamber. This move, under Article 10-A of the Constitution (which guarantees a fair hearing), comes after their suspension for causing chaos during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the June 16 […]

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16 h. ago Israeli airstrike kills 15 in Gaza, including 10 children waiting for aid

A deadly Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah, a central city in the Gaza Strip, has killed at least 15 Palestinians, including 10 children and 3 women, according to local authorities. The victims were reportedly gathered at a medical aid point to receive nutritional and medical support when the attack took place. The site was designated […]

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16 h. ago Car sales in Pakistan soar 43% in FY2024–25 amid economic recovery

Car sales in Pakistan recorded a remarkable 43% increase in the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The total number of vehicles sold, including cars, jeeps, and pick-ups, rose to 148,023 units, up from 103,829 units in FY2023–24. In June 2025 alone, sales reached 21,773 units, marking a 64% year-on-year […]

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18 h. ago Flooding risk escalates in Islamabad as heavy rains continue

ISLAMABAD: A young man was swept away by floodwaters in Islamabad on Wednesday after heavy monsoon rains led to rising fears of flash floods. The incident occurred in the Koral area, where Mohsin, the victim, was attempting to cross an overflowing seasonal stream on his motorcycle. Rescue operations were ongoing into the evening as swollen […]

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19 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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19 h. ago India faces global criticism over Kashmir as UN resolutions continue to be ignored

ISLAMABAD – As Kashmir Martyrs’ Day approaches on July 13, voices around the world are once again drawing attention to India’s ongoing defiance of United Nations resolutions regarding the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The day commemorates the 1931 killing of 22 peaceful Kashmiri protesters by Dogra forces outside Srinagar Central Jail. The protest […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan’s trade with Iran grows 18% despite regional tensions

Despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran‑Israel conflict, Pakistan’s imports from Iran grew by 18% in the last fiscal year, signaling resilient economic ties between the nations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan imported $66 million worth of goods from Iran in June 2025 alone, maintaining steady trade through geopolitical disruptions. […]

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24 h. ago Russia launches largest drone strike yet, Ukraine calls for tougher sanctions

Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack on Ukraine since the war began, firing 728 drones and 13 missiles in a single night. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 711 drones and seven missiles during the assault, which targeted multiple cities and caused destruction across the country. The strike killed at least one civilian […]

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25 h. ago Heavy rains paralyze Punjab: five dead, several injured in 24 hours

Heavy monsoon rains combined with strong winds have wreaked havoc across Punjab, leaving five people dead and more than 22 injured in the last 24 hours. The rain disrupted daily life, damaged property, and exposed major flaws in drainage systems across several cities, especially Lahore. In Sheikhupura, the collapse of a roof in Mirza Virkan […]

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34 h. ago England recall Archer after injury exile for third Test against India

Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord’s this week, after more than four years of injury-induced exile. Archer was included in the England side named Wednesday for the third Test against India, returning in place of fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue in the only change to the team that suffered […]

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36 h. ago Former DSP among five killed in separate firing incidents in DIKhan

At least five people, including a former Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a renowned legal expert, were killed in three separate firing incidents in Dera Ismail Khan district, police confirmed on Wednesday. The motives behind the attacks are said to be old rivalries, land disputes, and targeted violence. In the most high-profile incident, former […]

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37 h. ago 2 pilots killed as Indian Air Force Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) said two of its pilots were killed as a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near a village in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday. “An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the […]

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41 h. ago Two pilots killed as Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanuda village in the Churu district of Rajasthan, according to Indian media reports. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh airbase. “The aircraft was a Jaguar jet that crashed in an agricultural field at around 1:25 pm (IST),” a local […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan records remittances inflow of 3.4 billion in June 2025

KARACHI – Pakistan recorded workers’ remittances inflow of $3.4 billion in June 2025. According to the data released by the

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43 h. ago 700+ drones rain down on Ukraine as Trump boosts arms support

Russia launched a record 728 drones in a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine. This wave of drones came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv. The attack is part of a growing number of air strikes that have stretched Ukraine’s air defenses as the war enters its […]

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