7 h. ago Being refugee isn’t a crime, says Punjab CM on World Refugee Day

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the World Refugee Day said, “Being a refugee is not a crime, it is a cruel compulsion. No one becomes a refugee of one’s own desire. One has to leave one’s home, one’s soil to save one’s life.” She highlighted, “Wars come to an end, […]

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8 h. ago EU says ready for more talks but Iran wants ‘aggression to stop first’

FMs from France, Britain, Germany and EU urge Iran to continue diplomacy to find a solution in standoff over its nuclear programme Iran fires missiles on Israeli military sites in Beersheba, Tel Aviv, the Negev and Haifa Israel says it struck dozens of military targets overnight, including missile production sites US President presided over a […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan refutes Indian claims, says Kashmir solution key to peace

Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva has thwarted an attempt by India to mislead the UN Human Rights Council regarding the Pahalgam attack in India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Exercising the right of reply during the ‘Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Annual Report’ in Geneva, […]

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10 h. 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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11 h. ago CM Maryam urges world to recognize and protect refugee rights

In a message on World Refugee Day, Punjab CM says being a refugee is not a crime LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday declared that being a refugee is not a crime, rather a cruel compulsion, urging the world to recognize and protect refugee rights. “No one chooses becoming a refugee rather it […]

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12 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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13 h. ago Pakistan counters India’s claims on Pahalgam incident in UN, calls for Kashmir resolution

GENEVA: Pakistan has formally rejected India’s allegations concerning the recent Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the claims at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday. Pakistan’s representative, Muneeb Ahmed, exercised the country’s right to reply during the ongoing session of the UNHRC. He dismissed the allegations made by India, emphasizing that no […]

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13 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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14 h. ago Sindh hosts awareness session on child marriage and domestic violence

THATTA: The Sindh Human Rights Department, in partnership with the Legal Aid Society (LAS), organized an awareness session in Makli to educate the public, particularly women, about laws combating child marriage and domestic violence. The session aimed to highlight women’s legal rights, available protection mechanisms, and the free legal assistance provided by LAS. The organization, […]

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15 h. ago Ishaq Dar calls for swift progress on industrial parks to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has urged authorities to accelerate the development of industrial parks. He emphasized that these parks must meet international standards to attract local and foreign investment. Dar made these comments while chairing a high-level committee meeting focused on the Karachi Industrial Park project at the Pakistan […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan, China urge soft power and dialogue to counter disinformation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China reaffirmed their enduring partnership at a high-level dialogue focused on regional peace, mutual trust, and soft power. The event, hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with a Chinese delegation, emphasized cooperation over confrontation. Speakers highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a force for prosperity and dismissed rising […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan celebrates global recognition of 18 universities in QS 2026 rankings

Eighteen universities from Pakistan have secured places in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, highlighting progress in higher education. The rankings, published by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds, cover over 1,500 institutions across more than 100 countries. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad remains Pakistan’s top institution, ranking 354th globally. It is followed by NUST at joint 371st, while University […]

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18 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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19 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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21 h. ago FBR urges to end special tax treatment for banks, calls for uniform tax rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to abolish the special tax treatment given to banks. He recommended that banks be taxed under the same rules as other companies. During his briefing, Langrial questioned why banks are exempt from the normal tax regime applied […]

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21 h. ago Anaya Bangar urges ICC, BCCI to allow transgender players in women’s cricket

LONDON – Anaya Bangar, the transgender daughter of former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, has called on the International

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30 h. ago Pakistan urges global community to hold Israel accountable for Iran aggression

Strongly condemning the unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran, Pakistan on Thursday urged the international community and the United Nations to bear the responsibility to uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately, and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions. “The Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran and […]

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32 h. ago WCLA officials ‘fail’ to enforce implementation of building by

A nine-storey commercial plaza-complete with three unauthorised basements-has sprung up in the heart of Shah Alam Chowk, openly flouting the very heritage-protection project that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched to cleanse the Walled City of encroachments and restore its Mughal-era grandeur. The Rs10 billion “Revival of Lahore” scheme, endorsed by former premier Nawaz Sharif […]

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35 h. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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35 h. ago Maintaining 20% FED will lead to decline in govt revenue from juice sector

The Fruit Juice Council (FJC), representing Pakistan’s formal juice industry, strongly urges the government to revise the Federal Excise Duty

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