6 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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7 h. ago 123 killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and hunger worsen crisis

Israeli forces continued intense bombardment across Gaza, killing 123 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, including 55 just this morning. According to Gaza’s health ministry, 437 people were injured during this period. Among the dead were 22 people searching for aid, many of them near relief centers. Thirteen were killed in Rafah alone. In addition […]

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8 h. ago PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry hospitalised due to deteriorating kidney infection

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry, who is currently incarcerated, was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute in Lahore on Wednesday after his health worsened due to a severe kidney infection. His lawyer, Rana Mudassar, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that Chaudhry was undergoing multiple tests to address his health issues, including seven […]

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9 h. ago PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsens, transferred to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsened while in Kot Lakhpat Jail. Authorities transferred him to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for urgent medical tests. His lawyer, Rana Mudassir, said Chaudhry suffers severe kidney infection and has seven stones in his kidneys. Despite treatment in jail, his condition didn’t improve, and he lost […]

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28 h. ago PMYP–Lahore Qalandars talent hunt cricket trials draw record turnout in Lahore

Over 18,000 boys and girls participate in two-day open trials, showcasing Lahore’s unmatched cricket passion LAHORE: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars, witnessed a historic turnout at the open cricket trials held in Lahore, with more than 18,000 aspiring cricketers, both male and female, showcasing their talent over two days. […]

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3 d. ago Upto 0.5m youngsters flock to PM’s Digital Hub in record time

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub has witnessed an unprecedented surge in registrations, with over 500,000 young individuals signing up within a mere two months, testament to the platform’s growing popularity and potential. This remarkable achievement underscored the government’s commitment to empowering youth through digital skills and opportunities. According to an official, the Digital […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan’s donkey population hits record 4.9 million in 2024

According to the Agricultural Census Report 2024, Pakistan’s donkey population has climbed to a record 4.9 million, showing a steady increase compared to previous years, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. Punjab leads by a wide margin, with over 2.4 million donkeys, accounting for almost half of the country’s total. Sindh ranks second with 1.081 million donkeys, […]

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4 d. ago Hunger kills 4 more in Gaza; world condemns Israel’s “complete siege”

Gaza’s health ministry reported that four more Palestinians died from hunger in the last 24 hours. This raises the total hunger-related deaths to 201. Meanwhile, the international community, including China, the UN, and several European countries, strongly condemned Israel’s plan for a “complete siege” of Gaza. They warned that this move will worsen the already […]

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4 d. ago Mobile data services in Balochistan suspended until August 31

Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind on Friday said that mobile data services in the province have been suspended until August 31 over “security reasons”. In recent months, the security situation in Balochistan has worsened, as militants, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks. In February, nearly […]

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’

Premier says military operations expansion will only worsen the already existing humanitarian crisis Reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for legitimate rights of Palestinian and establishment of sovereign State of Palestine Calls upon international community to intervene urgently to bring an immediate halt to Israel’s unwarranted aggression ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday blasted the Israeli […]

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz condemns Israel’s Gaza plan as “dangerous escalation”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s new plan to take military control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation.” He said this step would worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis and destroy any hope for peace in the region. His remarks came after Israel’s cabinet approved the plan early Friday, intensifying a nearly two-year-long […]

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5 d. ago Govt suspends 3G, 4G services in Balochistan for ‘security reasons’

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb militancy and improve security, the Balochistan government has decided to suspend mobile data services in the province until August 31. Government spokesman Shahid Rind confirmed on Friday that the suspension is a security measure prompted by the worsening security situation in the region. This decision follows a notification issued […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan records remittances inflow of $3.2 billion in July 2025

KARACHI – Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittance inflow of $3.2 billion during July 2025. According to data shared by the

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5 d. ago Babar Azam one century away from breaking Saeed Anwar’s ODI record  

KARACHI –  Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is on the verge of achieving two major milestones in One Day International

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5 d. ago Israel confirms supplying weapons for India’s operation sindoor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that India used advanced Israeli weapons during Operation Sindoor, including Barak-8 missiles, HARPY drones, SkyStriker munitions, and Heron reconnaissance UAVs. Netanyahu praised the performance of these systems, highlighting that Israeli weapons are “battle-tested” and have a strong record in field operations. He described the cooperation with India as […]

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5 d. ago PSX reaches historic high of 146,300 points as bulls rule trading floor

KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking rally on Friday, as the benchmark index climbed to an

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6 d. ago PSX hits new milestone, surges 2,051 points to record 145,088

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 2,051.33 more points, a positive of 1.43 percent, hitting new mile stone by reaching 145,088.50 points against 143,037.17 points last trading day. A total of 788,463,721 shares were traded during the day as compared to 549,719,494 shares the previous trading […]

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7 d. ago PM takes notice as flooding in capital following overnight heavy rain

Premier Shehbaz directs administration to ensure drainage of water from low-lying areas near rivers and nullahs Instructs health authorities to remain on high alert to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks PPP raises issue of illegal societies worsening flooding in Islamabad’s streams   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the flood-like situation in […]

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7 d. ago FIA unearths evidence of Rs 1.12bln money laundering by Malik Riaz & Bharia Town: Atta Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered “irrefutable evidence” during its raid at the Safari Hospital which was being used as a front office to stash the complete record of Rs 1.12 billion money laundering by Malik Riaz and Bahria Town. Sharing a […]

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8 d. ago Budget deficit at 5.4% of GDP; primary surplus climbs to 2.4%

Pakistan’s budget deficit was recorded at Rs6.17 trillion, i.e. 5.4% of the GDP, during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 9-year low, showed data released by the Ministry of Finance. A summary of consolidated federal and provincial fiscal operations for July-June 2024-25, released by the Finance Division showed that total revenue stood at Rs17.997 trillion […]

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