4 h. ago Netanyahu seeks support for Iran strikes as Trump mulls US attack within two weeks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  welcomed “all help” in destroying Iran’s nuclear sites, amidst continued Israeli air raids on Iran. Netanyahu emphasized that while Israel is capable of targeting all of Iran’s nuclear facilities, assistance would be appreciated. He also stated that US President Donald Trump would act in the best interests of the United […]

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6 h. ago May 9 riots: LHC seeks final arguments in Imran’s bail pleas

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases related to the May 9 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the proceedings during which the prosecution concluded its arguments. The government lawyer submitted detailed records of co-accused individuals […]

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7 h. ago MoST forwards summary for PSQCA chief appointment despite legal hurdles

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has submitted a summary to the federal cabinet regarding the appointment of the Director General (DG) of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), despite ongoing legal complications identified by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The top post at PSQCA has remained vacant for several […]

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8 h. ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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8 h. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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8 h. ago LHC adjourns Imran Khan’s bail plea for final arguments till June 23

Two-member bench hears bail petition of PTI founding chairman in eight cases related to May 9 riots LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases of May 9, 2023 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the […]

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10 h. ago PM directs finalization of industrial policy at earliest to boost production

PM Shehbaz describes industrial sector as backbone of the country’s exports, stresses industry development to achieving export-led economic growth Notes uncertain industrial policies have hindered industrial growth, saying through effective policy, industrial development will be taken to new heights ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed to finalize the industrial policy at the […]

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10 h. ago Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability

The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan goes electric: New EV policy aims to transform transport by 2030

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric. Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant […]

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14 h. ago Iran arrests 24 alleged Israeli spies over “image tarnishing” plot

Iranian police have arrested 24 people accused of spying for Israel. The arrests were announced on Thursday in a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency. Officials claim the group tried to harm the image of Iran both online and offline. Brigadier General Kiumars Azizi, the police chief of west Tehran, said the suspects worked to […]

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15 h. ago Senate informed: 2,500 civil servants hold dual nationalities, bill still pending

ISLAMABAD – The Senate was informed on Wednesday that around 2,500 civil servants, including four federal secretaries, currently hold dual nationality. The revelation sparked debate during the ongoing budget session, highlighting national security and policy concerns. PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who raised the issue, stated that he had submitted a bill to ban dual-national […]

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15 h. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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15 h. ago PM Shehbaz urges swift finalization of national industrial policy to boost local manufacturing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to quickly finalize the National Industrial Policy in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he emphasized the importance of resolving industrial sector challenges and speeding up local manufacturing growth. The Prime Minister said domestic industries are key to achieving export-led economic […]

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16 h. ago Inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale Explores Governance and Diplomacy

The Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University united students from top Ivy League schools with global policy experts, officials, and diplomats to underscore Pakistan’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and the substantial contributions of its diaspora in the U.S. In his keynote address, Pakistan’s former Ambassador, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, stressed the necessity for […]

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16 h. ago Russia warns Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear plant could cause ‘chernobyl

Moscow: Russia has issued a grave warning following reports of an alleged Israeli strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, saying any attack on the active facility could cause a catastrophe on the scale of Chernobyl. According to Reuters, an Israeli military spokesperson initially confirmed an attack on the area, but the statement was later […]

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17 h. ago LHC summons final arguments in Imran Khan’s may 9 violence bail pleas

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resumed hearings on eight bail petitions filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9 riots, summoning final arguments from both sides for June 23. A two-member bench led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi oversaw the session, during which the prosecution concluded its […]

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18 h. ago Online Taxi Verification App launched in Islamabad; how to use it

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Police have launched an innovative solution for the citizens of the federal capital — an online Taxi

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19 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses petitions against IHC judges’ transfers in majority verdict

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the petitions challenging the recent transfers of judges, declaring the

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21 h. ago LESCO announces one electricity meter policy [Details Inside]

LAHORE – The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at reducing costs for large

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22 h. ago Good news for US Student Visa seekers in F, M, and J categories

WASHINGTON – The US has announced resuming the process study visas soon but all applicants will now be required to

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