39 m. ago Pakistan plans UNSC motion to list BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist outfits

ISLAMABAD: Following a diplomatic victory in Washington, Pakistan is preparing to bring the issue of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliate, the Majeed Brigade, before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The United States recently designated the Majeed Brigade as a terrorist group, while the BLA had already been listed in 2019. This […]

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65 m. ago Private schools association to challenge Punjab’s summer holidays extension

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Management Association (APPSMA), with backing from parents, has announced plans to challenge the Punjab government’s decision to extend the summer holidays until August 31 in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The announcement was made on Wednesday following the provincial education department’s decision to allow […]

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5 h. ago David Beckham furious over Brooklyn’s vow renewal exclusion, plans face

The feud within the Beckham family continues to escalate, with David and Victoria Beckham reportedly hurt and furious over their son Brooklyn Beckham’s recent vow renewal. The ceremony, held earlier this month, saw Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, renewing their vows, but conspicuously, David and Victoria were absent. Instead, the event was attended by […]

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8 h. ago Jennifer Aniston reveals shocking details of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie affair, 20 years later

ennifer Aniston, celebrated for her iconic TV and movie roles, has also been in the spotlight for her personal life, particularly her high-profile marriage to Brad Pitt and their subsequent divorce in 2005. The breakup, which occurred after Pitt’s relationship with Angelina Jolie became public, remains a major chapter in celebrity history. In an exclusive […]

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9 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif announces Army Rocket force as defence milestone

Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force to supervise missile combat capabilities in conventional warfare. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the plan late Wednesday during a ceremony in Islamabad. The event marked the anniversary of the worst Pakistan-India conflict in decades, which erupted in May this year. The announcement comes just […]

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10 h. ago Israeli Army Chief approves core plan for new Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the “basic concept” for a new large-scale offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza, marking a major step in Israel’s ongoing military campaign. According to The Guardian, citing Reuters, the Israeli military announced that Zamir had endorsed the central framework for the operation in the […]

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10 h. ago PM hails ‘great victory’ over India for igniting renewed Independence Day spirit  

ISLAMABAD –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, saying that

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11 h. ago Special traffic, security measures in Islamabad for August 14

Islamabad police have deployed over 4,000 officers for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. The plan aims to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Officers will patrol, guard checkpoints, and secure public places like markets and parks. Entry and exit points of the city will have strict checks. The Red Zone will see a heavy police […]

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21 h. ago PM announces distribution of 100,000 free laptops for students nationwide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan during an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. The distribution will be based purely on merit, with no room for favoritism, and will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, as well as […]

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21 h. ago Govt unveils national AI policy to boost innovation, jobs and ethical governance

Pakistan has announced its first National Artificial Intelligence Policy, a wide-ranging plan to develop AI infrastructure, train one million people in related skills and ensure responsible, ethical use of the technology in line with global standards. The Ministry of IT & Telecom shared a copy of the new policy with media on Wednesday and said […]

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21 h. ago Jennifer Aniston mourned Matthew Perry long before his death

Jennifer Aniston will always be there for Matthew Perry. Over a year after her Friends costar died at 54 in his California home, the actor reflected on how she and the other core cast members-including Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt Leblanc and David Schwimmer-tried to help him fight his battle with addiction. “We did everything […]

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21 h. ago Gas supply to Punjab suspended as terrorists blow up gas pipeline in Lakki: police

LAKKI MARWAT: Terrorists blew up a gas pipeline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, suspending gas supply to Punjab, police said on Wednesday. “The terrorists detonated explosives planted to the pipeline within the limits of Bhana Manjiwala area of the Lakki Marwat district,” district police spokesperson Aamir Khan confirmed. He said the explosion caused a […]

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26 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham’s vow renewal without family shocks David and Victoria

Brooklyn Beckham’s secret vow renewal with wife Nicola Peltz has caused an unexpected stir within the Beckham family. The couple’s intimate ceremony, held on August 2 in Westchester, New York, left David and Victoria Beckham shocked as they learned of the event just like everyone else – through the media. While the Beckhams were enjoying […]

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42 h. ago Energy minister assures business community of affordable electricity

Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that providing affordable electricity to the business community and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with the full support and efforts of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Speaking as the chief […]

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46 h. ago Bajaur’s Salarzai Tribes vow not to shelter militants amid major operation

BAJAUR – Laramadak tribe of Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur district announced strong stance against terrorism, announcing that they will not

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49 h. ago Special Traffic Plan issued for 14 August by Motorway Police; full details here

RAWALPINDI – Motorway Police issued special traffic plan ahead of 14th August Independence Day and celebrations to mark Marka-e-Haq. Motorway police

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50 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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3 d. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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3 d. ago President renews pledge to empower minorities, promote interfaith harmony

President Asif Ali Zardari has renewed the national resolve to work for the empowerment and advancement of minority communities. He reiterated that they would continue their efforts to promote interfaith harmony, brotherhood and unity to build an inclusive and prosperous Pakistan In a message on the occasion of Minorities Day on Sunday, being observed on […]

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