2 h. ago Why didn’t Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise star in ‘Ford v Ferrari’?

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt, who last shared the screen with Tom Cruise, at least three decades ago, revealed that they could have reunited for the car racing movie ‘Ford v Ferrari’, but the latter backed out. As the much-hyped red carpet encounter of Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise sparked the speculations of on-screen […]

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9 h. ago CTD kills five terrorists, foils major attack in Taunsa Sharif

In a significant counter-terrorism breakthrough, Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five suspected terrorists in Taunsa Sharif during a late-night intelligence-based operation on Saturday. The action foiled what officials called a “major terror attack” planned by a heavily armed group. According to a CTD press release, the operation was carried out near the Tri-Border Village area—located […]

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11 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham Ignores Brother Romeo’s Emotional Message Amid Devastating Tragedy

Romeo Beckham has shared a heartfelt message to his older brother Brooklyn, following the devastating news of Diogo Jota’s death in a tragic car accident. The 21-year-old son of Victoria and David Beckham took to Instagram to express his emotions, urging his followers to cherish their loved ones and appreciate them while they still can. […]

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11 h. ago Tragedy in neelum valley: Six tourists die as vehicle falls into river

Six tourists, including five women, lost their lives in a tragic accident on Friday when their vehicle plunged into the Neelum River. The incident occurred in Chilhana, a remote and hilly area of Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir. The vehicle was en route to Muzaffarabad from Neelum Valley when it veered off a dangerously narrow […]

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12 h. ago “Sanctity lost”: Khaled Anam slams commercialisation of muharram content

Veteran actor and singer Khaled Anam has expressed serious concern over how Muharram is being presented in today’s media. Speaking on the Off The School podcast, he criticised the trend of turning religious content like naats and nohas into commercial, glamour-filled productions. He said the deep emotional and spiritual meaning of Muharram is being lost. […]

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12 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families

The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]

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13 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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14 h. ago Nadra juvenile ID card for children aged below 18 years – Fee Update 2025

LAHORE – The Juvenile Card, a chip-based identity document, is issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)to children

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15 h. ago How many bank accounts hold deposits below Rs 50,000 in Pakistan?

KARACHI – A recent breakdown of commercial bank accounts’ balances in Pakistan reveals a significant concentration of low-value deposits, highlighting

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17 h. ago Update for Punjab Kisan Card holders on payment withdrawal from bank accounts

LAHORE – The Government of Punjab, under the Chief Minister’s Wheat Support Program, has successfully transferred financial assistance to eligible

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26 h. ago Govt accelerates EV transition with focus on infrastructure, retrofitting

Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) on Friday hosted a high-level consultative meeting with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and senior government officials to identify strategies for scaling up EV adoption and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The meeting, chaired by Secretary MoCC&EC Aisha Humera Moriani, focused on expanding EV charging infrastructure, […]

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28 h. ago 12 injured as muharram banners strike power lines on Sukkur express roof

SUKKUR – At least 12 mourners were injured on Friday after high-voltage electric shock struck the rooftop of the Sukkur Express when banners (known as “Alams”) carried by passengers during a Muharram procession touched overhead high-tension wires. According to railway sources, the incident occurred as the train was en route from Jacobabad to Sukkur and […]

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29 h. ago Six of same family dead in Neelum Valley car plunge: rescuers

NEELUM VALLEY: Six members of the same family died on Friday when a car they were traveling in veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Neelum Valley, rescue and administration officials confirmed. According to rescuers, the accident occurred at a sharp turn on Neelum Valley Road […]

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30 h. ago Pakistan seeks chinese, AIIB investment for key road projects

Pakistan is ramping up efforts to attract foreign investment in its road infrastructure sector, with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan holding crucial meetings in Tianjin, China, with top officials from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). During talks with CRBC Chairman Du Fei, the minister presented […]

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30 h. ago Heads roll as ‘shortage of humanity, sense of duty’ at DHQ hospital Pakpattan draws CM’s ire

Maryam Nawaz orders arrest of CO Health, MS DHQ hospital, besides dismissal of three lab technicians Listens to patients complaints about lack of care and medicine shortages despite availability PAKPATTAN/LAHORE: Outraged by what she witnessed and heard from the patients and their attendants, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday ordered the registration of a […]

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32 h. ago Commercial Property Rent in Punjab to increase after New 16pc Taxes

KARACHI – Renting commercial space in Punjab just got more expensive as government implemented a 16% sales tax on the

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35 h. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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35 h. ago Heartbreak in Portugal: Liverpool star Diogo Jota’s final journey begins

The bodies of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, arrived in northern Portugal on Friday for a wake in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto. The brothers died in a tragic car crash near Zamora, Spain, early Thursday after their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. Police suspect a […]

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36 h. ago Pakistan opens mining sector to US, China & Russia with equal bidding rights

In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global investment, Pakistan has invited companies from the United States, China, and Russia to bid for multibillion-dollar mining contracts, including the high-profile Reko Diq gold and copper project. The government is promoting an “open-handed policy” that ensures equal opportunity for all foreign investors, regardless of geopolitical alignments. […]

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36 h. ago Textile giant Bilal fibres shifts gears toward EVs, health tech & IT

As operations remain suspended, Pakistan-based textile firm Bilal Fibres Limited is making a bold pivot toward IT, health tech, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company shared the development in a formal notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. In the statement, Bilal Fibres confirmed that during the quarter ending June 30, 2025, […]

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