60 m. 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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2 h. ago Pakistan’s education spending falls to historic low amid worsening school dropout crisis

The federal government’s spending on education has hit a historic low, raising concerns about the future of millions of children, especially in underprivileged areas. According to Save the Children, despite the announcement of an “education emergency” last year, around 26 million children—one in every three—remain out of school in Pakistan. This alarming figure places Pakistan […]

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2 h. ago Air India Warned for Flying Planes with Overdue Escape Slide Checks

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a warning to Air India after discovering that three of its Airbus planes flew with overdue checks on critical emergency equipment—specifically, escape slides. This breach of safety protocols was flagged during spot checks in May, prior to last week’s deadly Boeing 787-8 crash […]

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2 h. ago Babar Azam and Shadab Khan set to light up BBL 15, says former Aussie Pacer

Former Australian fast bowler and Sydney Thunder General Manager, Trent Copeland, has praised the inclusion of Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Shadab Khan in the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Copeland expressed his excitement in a video shared on BBL’s official social media channels, calling their participation “magic” for the league. Babar Azam, […]

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3 h. ago Gazans risk lives daily in desperate search for food as death toll mounts

GAZA – As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, thousands of Palestinians are risking their lives daily in search of food. Among them is 38-year-old Hind Al-Nawajha from Beit Lahiya, who walks miles each day with her sister, often dodging bullets, only to return empty-handed to her family. In one such journey, the sisters were […]

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13 h. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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17 h. ago Trump–Asim Munir Meeting: The Strategic Earthquake Modi Never Saw Coming

By Iqbal Latif It will hurt very hard—but that’s a fact. And I know I’m repeating myself, but truth has to be repeated until it penetrates noise. I still can’t believe what I’m witnessing. If I were an Indian strategist right now, I’d be seriously worried. The carefully curated narrative of Indian supremacy in South […]

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19 h. ago Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin’s Marriage ‘Officially Dead,’ Sources Say

Reports suggest that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin’s marriage has reached a breaking point, with sources claiming the relationship is now “officially dead.” According to RadarOnline, the couple’s marital struggles have intensified, with Hailey reportedly being pushed to her limit by Justin’s behavior. A source close to the couple revealed that Hailey, who had been […]

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21 h. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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22 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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24 h. ago Rain expected across Pakistan from june 20, urban flooding warning issued

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall in different parts of the country starting June 20. The rain spell is expected to continue until June 23, bringing much-needed relief from the intense heat. According to PMD, these showers may break the ongoing heatwave and bring cooler temperatures across many regions. The rain is […]

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34 h. ago Pakistan says not engaged in new military cooperation with Iran amid Israeli strikes

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday Islamabad had not engaged in any new military cooperation with Tehran since Israel launched attacks on Iran last week and had not held specific talks with the United States over the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Iran, which borders Pakistan, has hit back with strikes against […]

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34 h. ago Hundreds evacuated from Iran being sent to homes across Pakistan

Pakistani officials say hundreds of students and pilgrims, who were evacuated after Israeli strikes on Iran, will be transported to their homes across Pakistan today, Wednesday, after they were brought a day earlier to Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province, which borders Iran. Commissioner of Quetta, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, said 545 pilgrims and […]

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36 h. ago Tarbela Dam water levels drop to critically low levels, threatening power generation

HARIPUR: Water levels in the Tarbela Dam have fallen to dangerously low levels, raising concerns about electricity generation due to a lack of rainfall. As of now, the water level stands at 1,450.85 feet, only 48 feet above the dead level of 1,402 feet. The dam is experiencing a continuous decline in water inflow due […]

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38 h. ago Nelly Korda suffers neck spasm, but will be ready for Women’s PGA Championship

World No. 1 Nelly Korda attended a press conference Tuesday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with therapeutic tape on her neck. Korda explained that she suffered a spasm the day before during practice at PGA Frisco, the site of this week’s major championship. “I hit a shot out of the rough yesterday (Monday), and […]

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40 h. ago Tragedy at sea: 60 migrants feared dead in twin Libya shipwrecks

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 60 migrants are feared dead following two separate shipwrecks off the Libyan coast in the past week. These tragedies underscore the growing dangers migrants face while attempting the perilous Mediterranean crossing to reach Europe. The first incident occurred on June 12 near the Libyan […]

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41 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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41 h. ago Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]

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42 h. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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45 h. ago Taxing the luxuries: Senate supports Levy on elite clubs, offers relief to salaried class

ISLAMABAD – In a strong move towards fairer taxation, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has backed a proposal to tax the profits of Pakistan’s elite private clubs. These high-end recreational centers, such as the Islamabad Club, serve only a few thousand wealthy members while holding billions in assets and bank reserves, the Federal Board […]

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