10 h. ago Over 222 killed as catastrophic rains, cloudburst wreck country’s northern areas

KP worst hit with 210 deaths and vast damage to infrastructure, property and crops GB and AJK also suffer with death toll and damages to infrastructure, KKH also blocked at various points due to landslide Pakistan Army helicopter carrying flood relief supplies tragically crashed in Bajaur, killing all five personnel on board Field Marshal Munir […]

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17 h. ago Rights groups sue German ministers over deportation of Afghans from Pakistan

BERLIN: Advocacy groups filed a criminal case against Germany’s foreign and interior ministers on Friday, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan nationals in Pakistan with German admission approvals from deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Pakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, a move the United Nations warns could force more than […]

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17 h. ago Afghan Taliban to shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters for their takeover anniversary

KABUL: The Taliban will shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters to mark the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, an official said. The Taliban seized control of the country on Aug. 15, 2021, weeks before the US and NATO withdrew their forces after a costly, two-decade war. Defense Ministry helicopters will perform […]

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32 h. ago Sindh CM reiterates commitment to ensure equal opportunities for all

To commemorate the anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan with national zeal and fervor, the Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday, paid a visit to the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In a symbolic gesture of national pride, the Chief Minister, accompanied by the Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, hoisted the […]

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40 h. ago Pakistan blocks over 500 social media accounts linked to banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has taken decisive action by blocking over 500 social media accounts associated with banned militant organizations. This move follows a nationwide crackdown in which more than 850 accounts were reported across various platforms. The accounts in question are allegedly linked to proscribed groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army […]

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48 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif announces Army Rocket force as defence milestone

Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force to supervise missile combat capabilities in conventional warfare. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the plan late Wednesday during a ceremony in Islamabad. The event marked the anniversary of the worst Pakistan-India conflict in decades, which erupted in May this year. The announcement comes just […]

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3 d. ago NA Deputy Speaker pays tributes to Chinese people’s resilience, steadfastness in 14 years of war

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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5 d. ago Tribes in Lower Dir commit to expelling terrorists and their supporters

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: In a decisive move, tribesmen from a border village in Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have pledged to take action against foreign terrorists operating in the region. They have vowed to expel these terrorists, along with their local facilitators, from the volatile area along the Afghan border. This decision comes amidst a recent […]

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6 d. ago Parliamentary supremacy, constitutional rule pivotal to national progress: NA Speaker

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has emphasized that the supremacy of Parliament, adherence to the Constitution, rule of law, and the continuity of the democratic process are essential for Pakistan’s integrity, development, and prosperity. In his message on the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated that the […]

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6 d. ago Security forces hunt down 14 Indian sponsored Khwarijs near Pak

RAWALPINDI – Following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District on 7-8 August 2025,

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’

Premier says military operations expansion will only worsen the already existing humanitarian crisis Reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for legitimate rights of Palestinian and establishment of sovereign State of Palestine Calls upon international community to intervene urgently to bring an immediate halt to Israel’s unwarranted aggression ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday blasted the Israeli […]

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7 d. ago Germany freezes arms sales to Israel over Gaza takeover plan

Germany has condemned Israel’s plan for a full military takeover of Gaza and refused to export weapons that could be used there. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it is unclear how Israel’s military action will achieve its goals. He announced that Berlin will suspend the export of military equipment intended for use in Gaza until […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan armed forces pay tribute to Major Tufail on martyrdom anniversary

RAWALPINDI – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

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9 d. ago Thousands Gather in Hiroshima on 80th atomic bomb anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in Hiroshima on August 6, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack that devastated the city during World War II. Survivors, officials, and representatives from over 120 countries participated in the ceremony, calling once again for the global elimination of nuclear weapons and the promotion of […]

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1 week ago TTP agrees to cease using civilians as human shields in Tirah

Leaders of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have agreed to a new five-point deal aimed at reducing the impact of their armed struggle on civilians in the restive Tirah valley of Khyber tribal district. The agreement, signed by the TTP’s ‘supreme council’ (Rahbari Shura), was read aloud to a gathering of local tribesmen on Tuesday. […]

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1 week ago Pakistan partners with ZTE for nationwide digital skills training program

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation (ZTE) to launch a nationwide digital skills training program for Pakistani youth. He made the announcement during his visit to ZTE headquarters on the occasion of its 40th anniversary according to press release […]

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1 week ago Bangladesh to hold elections in Feb 2026, says Interim Chief

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that general elections will take place in February 2026. He made this announcement during a national address on the first anniversary of the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Yunus came to power after mass protests led to the removal of the long-time prime minister last year. Thousands of […]

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3 w. ago Naqvi discusses counterterrorism, effective border management with Afghan counterpart

Terrorist organisations causing chaos and instability and we must stop them together, Naqvi tells Sirajuddin Haqqani Bilateral relations, particularly counterterrorism, infiltration, and the banned TTP discussed in the meeting: Interior ministry Two leaders also discuss process of repatriation of Afghan citizens illegally residing in Pakistan Afghan Interim Deputy Interior Minister welcomes Interior minister upon arrival […]

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3 w. ago Portugal embassy hosts chess tournament to conclude celebrations of 75th anniversary of bilateral relations

Ambassador Frederico encourages Pakistani youth to adopt critical thinking to overcome challenges in life The Embassy of Portugal on Saturday

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3 w. ago Five TTP terrorists killed, eight captured in major Malakand CTD raid

MALAKAND – In a major counterterrorism operation on Saturday evening, security forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists and arrested eight others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district. Two suspects were also injured during the operation. The raid was conducted in the Mehrday area of Dargai tehsil and targeted members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban […]

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