62 m. ago PM reaffirms solidarity with Iran; condemnation of Israeli aggression

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the recent Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed the nation’s sympathies with it over the martyrdom of innocent civilians. The prime minister met Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on the occasion of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference. Discussing the current regional […]

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1 hour ago US envoy says Tel Aviv embassy building damaged by Iran strike

TEL AVIV: The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Monday said an embassy building in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage from a nearby Iranian missile strike, reporting no injuries to US personnel. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides […]

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8 h. ago Air India Dreamliner Makes Emergency Return to Hong Kong After Technical Issue Mid

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating flight AI315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi, returned to its point of origin on Monday after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. This latest incident follows a recent crash involving a similar Boeing aircraft. The plane, which had taken off at 12:20 PM local time, reached […]

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9 h. ago ICC women’s world cup 2025: Pakistan to play all matches at neutral venue

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will start on September 30, with India as the host country. The opening match will be played in Bengaluru between India and Sri Lanka. However, due to political tensions, Pakistan’s women’s team will not play in India. Instead, all of Pakistan’s matches will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. […]

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10 h. ago India moves students to safer areas in Iran after Israeli strikes

As deadly airstrikes continue in Iran, India has taken urgent steps to move its students to safer areas within the country. Israel launched multiple attacks across Iran on Friday, targeting even critical sites like oil refineries in Tehran. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities, sparking fears of a full-blown regional war. The Indian […]

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11 h. ago Families begin receiving remains of air India crash victims amid grief and delays

AHMEDABAD – Authorities have started handing over the remains of the victims from the tragic Air India crash that killed at least 270 people, including passengers and residents on the ground. The Boeing 787 was en route to London when it crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff last Thursday. Officials […]

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12 h. ago ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan to play all matches in Colombo, not in India  

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s One Day World Cup 2025

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23 h. ago Humayun Saeed opens up about challenges in making ‘Love Guru’

Superstar and producer Humayun Saeed has opened up about the challenges behind the making of his latest film, Love Guru and announced plans to make cinema more accessible to his fans. Speaking at Karachi Press Club, Humayun shed light on some of the most pressing issues plaguing local cinema, including the shortage of screens across […]

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25 h. ago Bilawal calls on the world to bring India to the negotiating table

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading a parliamentary delegation to the West, called on the international community to play a more active role in securing lasting peace in South Asia. He emphasized the importance of resolving the Kashmir issue, water disputes, and terrorism through a comprehensive dialogue, which, according to […]

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25 h. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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27 h. ago US officials assess Air India crash site as families await identification of victims

AHMEDABAD: Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) visited the site of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 271 people, as families of victims continued to await the results of DNA identification. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was carrying 242 passengers and […]

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31 h. ago India must reverse suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: Bilawal Bhutto warns of red line

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and head of the Pakistani diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said India must reverse its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a direct threat to Pakistan’s survival. In an interview with Germany’s DW News, Bilawal warned that India’s move to block water flows violates human […]

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31 h. ago Pakistan avoids FATF grey list despite pressure from India and Israel: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday that Pakistan has successfully avoided being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, despite strong efforts by India and Israel to influence the outcome. In a post on social media platform X, Asif revealed that the FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) held […]

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32 h. ago Humayun Saeed vows cheaper tickets for fans as ‘Love Guru’ wins hearts

KARACHI – Superstar Humayun Saeed has opened up about the struggles behind making his latest film Love Guru and shared a heartfelt promise to make cinema more affordable for fans. Speaking at a press conference at Karachi Press Club, Saeed highlighted the challenges filmmakers face in Pakistan, including the limited number of cinema screens and […]

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33 h. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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34 h. ago Warm welcome for Uzbekistan airways’ first direct flight to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The inaugural direct flight of Uzbekistan Airways from Tashkent landed at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, where it received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Pakistani officials. The Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, along with senior officials including PTDC Managing Director Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Airport Manager Syed Aftab Ali Shah Gilani, […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan says 700 army personnel killed in militant attacks in last 2 years

Around 700 army personnel have been killed in various militant attacks over the past two years, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Saturday, accusing India of supporting terror outfits in the country. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks since November 2022 in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and southwestern Balochistan provinces […]

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47 h. ago Chinese stance fails India’s ‘push for relisting’ Pakistan on FATF grey list

Turkiye and Japan also extend full support to Pakistan, undermining India’s effort Beijing’s envoy takes a firm stance in Pakistan’s favour, advocating for continued relief and acknowledging the country’s progress on FATF requirements PARIS: India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list […]

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53 h. ago Canada’s sikhs outraged over Modi’s G7 invite amid tensions and threats

Sikh community leaders in Canada have strongly condemned Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to invite Indian PM Narendra Modi to the G7 summit. The summit, held in Alberta, begins Sunday, and Modi’s presence will mark his first visit to Canada in ten years. While India is not a G7 member, Carney extended the invitation citing […]

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54 h. ago India pays a heavy price for military escalation: USD 103 billion in economic and strategic losses

NEW DELHI: The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has resulted in a severe economic and strategic setback for India, with total estimated losses surpassing USD 103 billion. The failed ‘Operation Sindoor’ that began as a high-stakes show of strength quickly turned into a costly miscalculation, exposing critical vulnerabilities in India’s economic and diplomatic […]

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