97 m. ago 3mn Afghans likely to return this year after Pakistan, Iran introduce new policies

Three million Afghans could return to their country this year, a UN refugee official said Friday, warning that the repatriation flow is placing intense pressure on an already major humanitarian crisis. Iran and Pakistan have introduced new policies affecting displaced Afghans, with Tehran already having given four million “illegal” Afghans until July 6 to leave […]

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2 h. ago Ahsan stresses integration of Seerah and modern education for national revival

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to shape the future of the younger generation. He expressed these views while addressing the concluding […]

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7 h. ago Ahsan urges return to the golden principles of the Prophet’s Seerah to regain lost ground

Minister attributes Muslim world’s decline largely to its detachment from education and research LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to […]

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13 h. ago Hydel profit dispute threatens KP’s budget — CM urges PM to act now

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resolve the long-standing Net Hydel Profit (NHP) dispute. The disagreement is between KP province, other provinces, and Wapda, Pakistan’s water and power authority. Gandapur emphasized the urgent need to clear Rs75 billion in overdue payments to KP. Gandapur reminded the Prime […]

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13 h. ago PTI stands firm: Imran Khan’s sons will come back to Pakistan

Islamabad: Senior PTI leader and lawyer Salman Akram Raja stated on Saturday that Imran Khan’s sons, Suleman and Qasim, have a legal and moral right to return to Pakistan. “It is their fundamental right, and they will come back,” he told reporters outside KP House in Islamabad. The remarks came during a luncheon held in […]

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16 h. 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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18 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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20 h. ago UK Pound loses ground in Pakistani open market – 12 July 2025

KARACHI – The UK Pound recorded significant losses against Pakistani rupee as the GBP Sterling’s buying rate dipped to Rs384.97

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21 h. ago UAE Dirham exchange rate dips against Pak rupee – 12 July 2025

KARACHI – UAE Dirham (AED) has slightly lost its ground against Pakistani rupee in open market where 1 AED’s buying

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28 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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31 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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35 h. ago Five dead, four injured as vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Kurram district

KURRAM: At least five people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Kurram district on Friday morning, according to local police. The accident took place in Para Chamkani Gondal, where the vehicle, traveling from Spin Ghar Manro to Sadda Bazaar in Lower Kurram, lost control […]

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36 h. ago Lebanon rejects normalisation with Israel, urges peace and border clarity

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly ruled out any move toward normalisation with Israel on Friday, but stressed the need for peace between the two neighbouring countries. His remarks followed Israel’s recent expression of interest in establishing ties with Lebanon. Speaking to an Arab think tank delegation, Aoun distinguished between peace and normalisation. He said peace […]

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37 h. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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38 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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39 h. ago Ahsan Khan says he has never given personal phones to his sons

Popular actor Ahsan Khan has revealed that he has never given personal mobile phones to his sons, despite allowing limited use of other digital devices. He stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on children’s activities. In a recent interview, Ahsan spoke about parenting and the dangers of online exposure for children. He said […]

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40 h. ago Nadeem Baig urges drama industry to avoid violent content after Sana Yousuf’s murder

Famous director Nadeem Baig has reacted strongly to the tragic murder of TikToker Sana Yousuf, calling it a warning sign for Pakistan’s drama industry. He emphasized that violent scenes should not be shown on television as they can negatively influence society. In a recent interview with Maliha Rehman, Nadeem Baig discussed various topics, including his […]

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40 h. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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41 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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41 h. ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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