68 m. ago Punjab sets new standard with safe and orderly muharram processions

LAHORE: The Punjab government received wide praise for its excellent management of Muharram processions and majalis this year. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari held a meeting with procession license holders and Peace Committee members, who expressed deep gratitude for the smooth, peaceful, and secure arrangements made by the authorities. Shia religious scholars warmly thanked Chief […]

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1 hour ago Pilot confusion over fuel switches blamed in deadly Air India crash

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash on June 12 reveals critical confusion in the cockpit over the aircraft’s engine fuel cutoff switches. Shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, the plane lost thrust as both engines were starved of fuel, causing it to crash and kill 260 people — the […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan links Indian proxies to terror attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan says Indian proxies are involved in recent terror attacks in Balochistan. The Foreign Office spokesman, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed this in a weekly briefing. He added that India interferes actively in Balochistan to create unrest and instability. Pakistan raises this issue at international forums to expose India’s role clearly to the world. He also […]

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3 h. ago Judiciary acts on complaints, AI, and enforced disappearances

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) met today under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s leadership to review judicial conduct. Senior judges, including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar, participated as Council members. Chief Justices of Lahore and Sindh High Courts, Aalia Neelum and Junaid Ghaffar, also joined. The meeting focused on complaints against […]

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3 h. ago Air India Crash Investigation: Fuel Switch Confusion and Pilot Disagreement Revealed

A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash from June 12, which killed 260 people, has highlighted cockpit confusion shortly before the plane lost power. According to the investigation, both engine fuel cutoff switches were flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel and causing the plane to lose thrust immediately after takeoff. This […]

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13 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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13 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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14 h. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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14 h. ago President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for both countries called on him here. The president, in a meeting with Pakistan’s designated Ambassador to Czech Republic Shahryar Akbar Khan, said that the Czech Republic was an important partner for Pakistan […]

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14 h. ago Pakistan, China poised to deepen media, culture cooperation: Tarar

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, said that Pakistan and China were poised to deepen cooperation across media, culture and digital platforms under the framework of the Global Civilization Initiative. Tarar, who is in Beijing for the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, highlighted the pivotal role of the GCI, which was proposed by […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan and China unite to combat fake news through joint media efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have entered into an agreement to enhance their collaboration in media and broadcasting, focusing on countering the spread of fake news and disinformation. This agreement was finalized during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan condemns India’s weaponisation of water at UN meeting

ISLAMABAD: At a preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Pakistan strongly criticized India’s actions of suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which it claimed put the lives of over 225 million people at risk. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed Pakistan’s concern, stating that water should act […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan shuts door on India over ‘Undeniable’ Balochistan Terror Proxies

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan stopped diplomatic overtures over India’s alleged role in Balochistan terror as New Delhi orchestrating terrorism both within

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20 h. ago Pakistan, China ready to expand cooperation under Global Civilization Initiative: Tarar

BEIJING: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, on Friday expressed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China under the framework of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The announcement was made during his visit to Beijing for the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Tarar highlighted the significance […]

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20 h. ago Senate stakes high: PPP courts Fazlur Rehman for KP power play

Political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of the upcoming Senate elections. On Friday, a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a crucial meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political scenario and explore possible cooperation. The meeting included key figures like KP […]

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22 h. ago Tesla set to debut in India with Mumbai showroom launch on july 15

Tesla is officially stepping into the Indian market, with its first showroom set to open in Mumbai on July 15. The new Tesla experience centre will be located at Bandra Kurla Complex, one of the city’s top business hubs. This launch marks the electric vehicle giant’s formal entry into the world’s third-largest car market. Despite […]

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23 h. ago Malaysian Diplomat explores media diplomacy in meeting with PO President Gauhar Malik

ISLAMABAD – Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the High Commission of Malaysia Mr. Mohd Syafik Firdaus Bin Hasbullah

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23 h. ago Punjab assembly deadlock eases as speaker, suspended lawmakers agree to continue talks

LAHORE – Talks between the Punjab Assembly Speaker and 26 suspended opposition lawmakers resumed on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations over the ongoing disqualification reference. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, was held at the Punjab Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Suspended lawmakers were led by […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Hanoi on Friday, marking the first session of its kind in eight years. The meeting […]

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24 h. ago Ishaq Dar: India struggles to digest military ceasefire with Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding well, but India’s political leadership is struggling to accept it. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, he criticized India’s behavior and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on regional issues. Dar slammed India for […]

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