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[title] => NA Deputy Speaker pays tributes to Chinese people’s resilience, steadfastness in 14 years of war
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[description] => 80th anniversary of Chinese People’s War of Resistance China first country to hold ground against fascism: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong The
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[title] => Pakistan dares India to ‘snatch a drop’, let alone river waters
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[description] => Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even one drop” of water belonging to Pakistan amid tensions over the share of hydel resources in the region. India in April held the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the attack in […]
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[title] => Pak, US stress stronger frameworks to combat evolving terrorist threats
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[description] => The United States said on Tuesday that it was committed to countering terrorism in all its forms with Pakistan amid surging ties between the two countries. A post from the US Embassy in Islamabad on X said the Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory LoGerfo and Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker participated in the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, […]
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[title] => President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights
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[description] => President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]
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[title] => First Lady calls for united action to ward off breast cancer
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[description] => First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Tuesday called for united action involving government institutions, health professionals, media, and communities to raise awareness to combat breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Pakistan and the highest in prevalence in Asia. She made these remarks during a meeting with Founder and Honourary CEO of Pink Ribbon […]
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[title] => Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times
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[description] => Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]
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[title] => CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions
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[description] => Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]
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[title] => Energy minister assures business community of affordable electricity
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[description] => Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that providing affordable electricity to the business community and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with the full support and efforts of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Speaking as the chief […]
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[title] => Finmin Aurangzeb chairs committee to strategize engagement with WEF
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[description] => A meeting of the Committee for Pakistan’s Engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held Tuesday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. […]
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[title] => SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report
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[description] => In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]
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[title] => Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut
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[description] => Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]
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[title] => India can’t snatch even a drop from Pakistan’s water, warns PM
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[description] => Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget, Premier Shehbaz tells New Delhi Says our air force shot down six of their jets, among which four of them were Rafales ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even […]
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[title] => Tally rises to 50 as three more terrorists killed in Zhob sanitization op: ISPR
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[description] => Weapons, ammunition and explosives also recovered from the area following earlier anti-infiltration operations RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed neutralized three more terrorists during a sanitization operation on the night of August 10 and 11 in the general area of Sambaza along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]
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[title] => ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9
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[description] => 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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[description] => PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]
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[title] => CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases
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[description] => Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]
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[title] => Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update
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[description] => KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately
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[title] => Brad Pitt home burglary suspects caught following separate break
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[description] => 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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[title] => Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade to list of FTOs
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[description] => Islamabad’s sacrifices secured critical counterterrorism successes for regional stability and global security: FO Reaffirms country’s unwavering resolve to protect its citizens, eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the US’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade to its Foreign Terrorist Organisation list, according to […]
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[title] => Bajaur’s Salarzai Tribes vow not to shelter militants amid major operation
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[description] => BAJAUR – Laramadak tribe of Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur district announced strong stance against terrorism, announcing that they will not
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[title] => Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid
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[title] => Ataullah Tarar: Pakistan’s war hero nominated for prestigious award
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[description] => Pakistan has nominated two prominent officials for the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award. The award recognizes their efforts during the India-Pakistan war. Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar, and Press Information Officer Mubashir Hassan received the nominations. Their work helped Pakistan share its story with the world during the conflict. This recognition highlights their dedication and effective communication […]
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[title] => Nations must take direct action to end Israel’s assault on Palestinians
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[description] => WASHINGTON WATCH We’ve reached a sort of tipping point in the way political leaders in the West are reacting to Israel’s genocidal assault on Palestinians in Gaza. It’s maddening for two reasons: that it took this long to get an official response from Western capitals; and that, once the magnitude of the tragedy became clear, […]
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[title] => Presidential hopeful dies in Colombia after June rally shooting
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[description] => BOGOTA: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said on Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation’s violent past. The 39-year-old conservative senator, a grandson of former president Julio Cesar Turbay (1978-1982), was shot in the head and leg on June […]
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[title] => Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve
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[description] => Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]
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[title] => Shakarparian, Lake View Park among these spots closed on August 13
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – Authorities in Islamabad Capital Territory announced the closure of prominent parks and recreational sites as the city is
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[title] => Ishaq Dar meets U.S. counterterrorism official to strengthen ties
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[description] => Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with the U.S. Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism. The meeting took place recently at the Foreign Office. Gregory D. Loeffler, the U.S. official, briefed Dar on the ongoing Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue. This dialogue aims to boost cooperation and improve security between the two countries. Both leaders […]
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[title] => PMD warns of nationwide heavier monsoon rains from next week
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[description] => ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensified monsoon activity across the country from next week, forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers. According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating the upper regions, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen by August 17. […]
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[title] => Asad, Bismal, Muaz claim titles at PLTA Independence Day Junior Tennis Championship
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[description] => LAHORE: Rising stars Asad Zaman and Bismal Zia of Ali Embroidery Mills, along with Muhammad Muaz and Muhammad Ayan of Fatima Group, won titles at the PLTA Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. In the boys’ U-18 singles final, Asad Zaman showcased his talent and […]
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[title] => Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif storms into World Games snooker semi
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[description] => CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif advanced to the semi-finals of the World Games snooker event on Tuesday, defeating Britain’s Zac Cosker 2–0 in their quarter-final clash. Asif dominated the opening frame, winning 79–15 with a superb break of 51, and wrapped up the match with an 89–31 victory in the second frame. A win in the […]
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[title] => PFMA directed to deposit Rs35 million penalty for illegal price fixing
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against the
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[title] => PMYP–Lahore Qalandars talent hunt cricket trials draw record turnout in Lahore
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[description] => Over 18,000 boys and girls participate in two-day open trials, showcasing Lahore’s unmatched cricket passion LAHORE: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars, witnessed a historic turnout at the open cricket trials held in Lahore, with more than 18,000 aspiring cricketers, both male and female, showcasing their talent over two days. […]
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[title] => Prince Andrew’s role in the monarchy questioned as new revelations spark legal debate
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[description] => Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is facing a growing storm of legal and public challenges that threaten his place within the royal family. Following new revelations in Andrew Lownie’s biography, The Rise and Fall of the House of York, the Duke’s role in the monarchy has been questioned, reigniting media scrutiny and legal debates. A […]
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[title] => Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore
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[description] => LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]
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[title] => Prince Andrew confirms rift with Kate Middleton as tensions grow within the royal family
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[description] => The royal family faces growing internal tensions as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has confirmed rumors of a deteriorating relationship with Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. This revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, shedding light on the deepening rift between family members that extends far beyond public appearances. While many details remain private, it […]
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[title] => US designates BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations
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[description] => ISLAMABAD: The United States on Monday officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Islamabad hailed the move as a significant step in supporting its counterterrorism initiatives. The US State Department also listed the Majeed Brigade as an alias under BLA’s existing Specially Designated […]
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[title] => Special Traffic Plan issued for 14 August by Motorway Police; full details here
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[description] => RAWALPINDI – Motorway Police issued special traffic plan ahead of 14th August Independence Day and celebrations to mark Marka-e-Haq. Motorway police
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[description] => Israeli forces have killed at least 89 more Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours. The attacks injured 513 people, including 31 civilians seeking humanitarian aid. The Gaza Health Ministry reported these casualties, raising the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to over 61,599. Furthermore, the ministry said they recovered 11 more bodies […]
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[description] => GILGIT: More than 50 workers narrowly escaped the destructive floods caused by the rising Hunza River, as the severe flooding wreaked havoc across the Gulmit and Gojal areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a government spokesperson. The disaster, attributed to a combination of landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and rising water levels, has caused widespread […]
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[description] => NEW DELHI: Indian opposition lawmakers staged yet another protest in the Parliament House complex today, marking the 15th consecutive day of agitation against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar. Many of the protesting MPs wore white T-shirts featuring the image of a “124-year-old first-time voter”, Minta Devi, whose name reportedly appeared on the […]
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[title] => Four Holidays announced from August 14 in Punjab; Check Notification
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[description] => Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally invited opposition parties to engage in meaningful negotiations with the government to resolve ongoing political issues. The offer came during his remarks about opposition members’ rights, following comments made by former Speaker Asad Qaiser. The Speaker underlined the importance of respecting parliamentary traditions, the constitution, laws, and […]
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[description] => Six new dengue cases were reported in Rawalpindi, raising the total number of patients in Rawalpindi and nearby Murree to 58. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the number of infections rises. So far this year, health officials have screened 4,475 people for dengue in the region. Out of the total cases, 30 […]
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[title] => May 9 cases: SC issues notices to Punjab govt on eight bail appeals of Imran Khan
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[title] => Get a Chance to Win the Upcoming TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ by Joining the ‘Dil Ka Spark’ Independence Day Contest
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[title] => Saudi Riyal to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025 (Copy)
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[description] => SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal remained unchanged against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday
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[title] => India shall ‘let flow’ Western Rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use, Hague court serves blow to Delhi
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[title] => Cambridge announces A Level results 2025 today [How to Check Online]
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[title] => National Minorities Day President expresses resolve to build inclusive Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equal rights
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[title] => ATC acquits Qureshi in May 9 cases; convicts Dr Yasmin and others
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[description] => An anti-terrorism court (ATC), which acquitted PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi, awarded 10 years imprisonment each to PTI lawmakers, including former governor Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, in two different cases registered against them pertaining to May 9 riots. The ATC judge also awarded five years imprisonment each to Aliya […]
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[description] => A special session of the Sindh Assembly was held here on Monday to mark the “National Minorities Day” in which all other legislative proceedings were deferred. In special session, the House also unanimously passed the National Minorities Day resolution. The session which was held at the Old Assembly Hall and Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed tabled […]
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[title] => Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
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[description] => Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday. The Israeli military admitted in a statement to targeting Anas al-Sharif, the reporter it labelled as a “terrorist” affiliated with Hamas. The attack was the latest to […]
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[description] => Pakistan on Monday condemned a recent Israeli airstrike that killed several civilians in Gaza, demanding the world take “decisive action” to hold the Jewish state accountable. The statement came two days after Gaza’s civil defense agency said at least 34 people, including more than a dozen civilians who were waiting to collect aid, were killed […]
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[description] => The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]
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[title] => Seales’ strikes, Rutherford’s blitz, Chase’s calm help West Indies pull level
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[description] => The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat to level the one-day series between the sides. West Indies were set a target of 181 off 35 overs based on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) […]
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[title] => Learning from global case studies: Policy recommendations for overcoming Pakistan’s smog crisis
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[description] => Pollution in Pakistan is not a new phenomenon. It has been there in other countries around the world. There are instances of its occurrence in London, also which started in the 18th century. London smog was notorious, as the coal which was used to burn had high amounts of Sulfur. However, no concrete action was […]
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[title] => India’s missing friends: Why the World didn’t back ‘Operation Sindoor’
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[description] => By: Sadaf Nadeem History shows that since 1947, whenever the Indian government has faced internal chaos, administrative failures, or especially rising unrest in Kashmir, it has relied on a familiar tactic: deflect blame onto Pakistan and stir up nationalist sentiment. Mr. Mohammad Kunhi’s opinion piece, provocatively titled “India’s Missing Friends During Op Sindoor” is just […]
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[title] => US labels BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist groups after deadly attacks
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[description] => WASHINGTON: The United States has formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant faction, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), the US State Department announced on Monday. The move also adds the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA’s previous listing as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The […]
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[title] => Global outcry after Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza
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[description] => World leaders, rights groups, and press freedom advocates have condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif. He died alongside four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital area. Gaza authorities said the attack directly targeted a media tent. Two other civilians and freelance reporter Mohammed Al-Khaldi were also killed. Mourners […]
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[title] => Masroon, Ketfol, Depasrone, Drofa Tablets declared Fake by Pak Drug Regulatory Authority
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) issued a stern alert naming several fake companies involved in producing counterfeit
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – US Department of State officially declared Majeed Brigade, an alias of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), as a
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[title] => Pakistan welcomes international court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
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[description] => The federal government has welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which upheld Pakistan’s position on the interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The court ruled that India must generally allow the unrestricted flow of water from the western rivers to Pakistan. According to details, the PCA released its […]
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[title] => President Zardari stresses minority empowerment as catalyst for Pakistan’s bright future
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari delivered powerful address on National Minority Day, stressing vital contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s
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[title] => New Hospital Timings announced in Punjab to streamline healthcare services
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[description] => LAHORE – Authorities in Punjab announced new timings for government hospitals as major cities witness an influx of patients in
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[title] => PTI stages protest in National Assembly, demands Imran Khan’s release
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[description] => During Monday’s National Assembly session, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers staged a loud protest, surrounding the Speaker’s dais and chanting slogans for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan. They also voiced strong opposition to the ongoing military operation, chanting “operation na-manzoor” (operation unacceptable) repeatedly. The session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. […]
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[title] => Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India
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[description] => 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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[title] => China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
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[description] => BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]
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[title] => China strongly rejects G7’s accusations against HKSAR govt law enforcement actions
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[description] => BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday firmly condemned recent remarks by members of the G7 and certain Western countries on the law enforcement activities of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government. It was reported that members and associate members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a statement recently, attacking and vilifying […]
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[title] => Pakistan welcomes Arbitration Court’s order asking India to ‘let flow’ western rivers unrestricted for Pakistan’s use
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[description] => — Int’l court says India shall ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use: Foreign Office — PCA says India did not participate in arbitration proceedings till date, and had repeatedly objected to the court’s competence of the court ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court […]
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[title] => Pakistan welcomes Arbitration Court’s order on Indus Water Treaty
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[description] => — Int’l court says India shall ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use: Foreign Office — PCA says India did not participate in arbitration proceedings till date, and repeatedly objected to the court’s competence — Pakistan tells India to ‘let flow’ western rivers unrestricted ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday welcomed […]
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[title] => 6–0 vs. 5–0: Radar Plots, Wreckage, and the Case of the Missing S
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[description] => Two Narratives, One Night May 6–7, 2025 — the most intense Indo-Pak air exchange since 2019. By dawn, two stories had emerged: Pakistan’s 6–0 vs India’s 5–0. In my No-Nonsense Zone, after fresh claims on 10 August, the jury is out. Today, I take South Asia’s most controversial scorecard to an unlikely forum: the #ChatGPT5 […]
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials slammed Indian External Affairs ministry for what it calls blatant distortion of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s
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[title] => Imran Khan petitions IHC for regular medical checks during imprisonment
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[description] => ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has petitioned the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to allow for regular medical examinations during his imprisonment. The 72-year-old leader’s petition raises concerns over his significant weight loss and potential underlying health issues. Filed through Khan’s […]
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[description] => ISLAMABAD: The second phase for the submission of Hajj applications for 2026 has officially commenced, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs now accepting applications via its online portal and designated banks. The application deadline is set for August 16, and pilgrims are required to submit their applications along with the first instalment of expenses. In […]
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[title] => Ziarat assistant commissioner and son kidnapped, search operation underway
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[description] => QUETTA: A search operation is currently underway to recover Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted on Sunday during a visit to the tourist destination Zezri. The incident took place when unidentified gunmen kidnapped the assistant commissioner, his son, and their gunman and driver while they were at the picnic point. […]
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[title] => Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi arrested for protesting against Indian Election Commission
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[description] => 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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[description] => ISLAMABAD – Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz is under intense scrutiny as authorities auctioned off his billion-rupee properties amid
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[description] => LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 88 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulter premises in different housing schemes and
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[title] => Section 144 imposed in thirteen KP districts for Chehlum security
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[description] => Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have imposed Section 144 across thirteen districts from August 9 to 15 in preparation for Chehlum. The move aims to ensure peace and security during the religious observance marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA). District administrations confirmed that the restrictions are part of broader precautionary measures. Under the order, several […]
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[title] => Big Discount for Pakistanis traveling to Saudi, UAE, and Kuwait This August
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – To celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, national airline Pakistan International Airlines PIA announced 14pc discount on airfares for passengers
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[title] => Petrol Prices expected to come down in Pakistan from August 16; full details here
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[description] => ISLAMABAD – A sigh of relief for inflation-weary Pakistanis as prices of Petrol and diesel are expected to come down
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