85 m. ago Women can now Choose father’s or husband’s name on CNIC: NADRA

ISLAMABAD: NADRA has introduced a major change allowing married women to choose whether to list their father’s or husband’s name on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). This step aims to give women more control and flexibility over their identity documentation. The decision comes after the Interior Minister’s instructions, with formal approval from the federal […]

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1 hour ago Europe presses Iran to resume US nuclear talks amid war fears

GENEVA: European leaders urged Iran to keep diplomatic channels open with the United States to resolve tensions over its nuclear programme. The call came amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain, and the EU said Iran showed willingness […]

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2 h. ago Iraq accuses Israel of airspace breach over Najaf, Karbala, Basra

Iraq has strongly condemned Israel for violating its airspace by flying fighter jets over key southern cities, including Najaf, Karbala, and Basra. According to Iraq’s representative at the United Nations Security Council, the incident occurred shortly before Friday’s session began. Abbas Kazim Ubaid Al-Fatlawi, Iraq’s chargé d’affaires, reported that 50 Israeli aircraft entered Iraqi airspace. […]

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3 h. ago Trump can stop the war with one call, says Iranian presidential spokesman

Iran’s presidential spokesman, Majid Farahani, has stated that a single phone call from President Donald Trump could bring the Iran-Israel conflict to a halt. Speaking to CNN, Farahani emphasized that diplomacy with Iran can easily resume — but only if Trump instructs Israel to stop its attacks. Farahani highlighted that Iran believes in civilian dialogue, […]

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3 h. ago Erdoğan urges Islamic nations to respond collectively to Israeli actions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on Muslims around the world to unite against Israel’s ongoing aggression and the deepening humanitarian crisis. Speaking at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Forum, Erdoğan stressed that Muslim unity is not just a need but a religious duty in these trying times. He urged Muslims to […]

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3 h. ago US imposes sanctions on 20 entities over supplying sensitive machinery to Iran

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on at least 20 entities, five individuals, and three vessels accused of supplying sensitive machinery to Iran. According to The Guardian, two of the sanctioned companies are based in Hong Kong. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the action on Friday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). […]

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4 h. ago Israel committed war crimes, targeted nuclear sites, says Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of committing war crimes and launching an unprovoked attack on Iran. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he said Israel violated international law and the UN charter by targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and civilian areas. He revealed that hundreds of Iranians have been killed […]

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6 h. ago Government Signs $4.5 Billion Loans With Local Banks To Ease Power Sector Debt

Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a 1.275 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay down mounting debt in its power sector, government officials said on Friday. The government, which owns or controls much of the power infrastructure, is grappling with ballooning “circular debt”, unpaid bills and […]

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6 h. ago Iranian foreign minister: Negotiations are meaningless until Israeli aggression stops

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly stated that any negotiations would be meaningless as long as Israeli aggression continues unchecked. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Geneva for scheduled talks with European foreign ministers, Araghchi made it clear that Iran will not discuss its defensive missile program under any circumstances. He emphasized that Tehran […]

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6 h. ago Israel on high alert as Iran launches missile strikes in retaliation

Iran has once again fired missiles at Israel in response to recent Israeli military actions, targeting major cities including Haifa and Tel Aviv. According to media reports, at least two people have been injured in the missile attacks, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have […]

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6 h. ago Diplomacy on hold as Iran demands end to Israeli attacks before engaging US

GENEVA – As escalation continues unabated between Iran and Israen, Tehran made it clear that no nuclear talks will happed

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6 h. ago Iran’s internet blackout fuels fear and misinformation amid war with Israel

As the Iran-Israel war enters its second week, most Iranians remain cut off from both the world and each other due to a near-total internet blackout. Since the conflict began on June 13, the public has struggled to access vital information, leaving families unable to confirm the safety of loved ones and unsure about where […]

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8 h. ago Bushehr nuclear facility ‘under control’, Russia reassures after Israeli misstatement

The Russian government said on Friday that Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is completely safe and working normally. Russia gave this update after Israel mistakenly claimed to have attacked the site. The Bushehr plant is run with help from hundreds of Russian workers. Russia made it clear that everything is under control. On Thursday, Israel […]

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8 h. ago Unconditional end to Israeli aggression is the only solution, says Iranian president

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the only way to resolve the ongoing conflict is through the immediate and unconditional end of Israeli aggression. His remarks came on Friday in a post shared on the social media platform X. President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran has always pursued peace and stability. However, he warned […]

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9 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on sugar hoarders and price fixers to control market

The federal government has launched a strict crackdown on sugar hoarders and price manipulators to stop artificial inflation in the market. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the green signal during a high-level meeting aimed at protecting consumers from rising sugar prices. According to official sources, PM Shehbaz summoned another urgent meeting today to monitor the […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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10 h. ago Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining Iran conflict

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a strong warning to Hezbollah on Friday. He said Israel’s patience with “terrorists” threatening its security has worn thin. Katz emphasized that any aggression from Hezbollah would face a firm Israeli response. On the other hand, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, declared on Thursday that the group would act […]

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10 h. ago Russia warns U.S. nuclear strike on Iran would be catastrophic

Russia called media reports about U.S. plans to use tactical nuclear weapons against Iran mere speculation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said these rumors have no confirmed basis. However, he warned that if such an attack happens, it would be a disaster. Peskov described the situation as “horrifying” but said it is impossible to comment on […]

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10 h. ago Gaza’s children face dangerous hunger crisis, UNICEF urges Israel to allow aid

UNICEF has raised alarm over the growing number of hungry and sick children in Gaza. Due to blocked aid, food and medicine are not reaching them. The number of malnourished children has increased sharply in recent months. Israel’s restrictions are making the crisis worse. In May, over 5,100 children under five suffered from severe malnutrition. […]

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10 h. ago Ali Shamkhani alive and stable after Israeli attack, denies death rumors

Ali Shamkhani, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, survived a serious injury in an Israeli airstrike on June 13. The attack hit his home during the first phase of a wider Israeli military operation. Some media outlets wrongly claimed he had died. However, Iranian state media later confirmed he was alive. Shamkhani’s condition is now […]

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