2 h. ago Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months, leaving little time for industry-wide adjustments. Even with the delay, analysts are warning of serious consequences. […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Hanoi on Friday, marking the first session of its kind in eight years. The meeting […]

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6 h. ago Karachi teen girl found dead after attack in Khokhrapar, four held for questioning

A 16-year-old girl was found dead after being attacked in Karachi’s Khokhrapar area on Thursday, police reported. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley near Madina Mosque in Sector D-1. According to Khokhrapar police, the girl, Areeba, was preparing lunch for her father at her uncle’s house when she was taken shortly after leaving. […]

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6 h. ago Govt vows action after illegal deer hunting in Margalla hills

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has taken serious notice of the recent incident of illegal hunting of a deer in the Margalla Hills National Park. An inquiry into the incident is already underway. A First Information Report (FIR) has been duly registered, and the investigation is progressing in […]

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10 h. ago When Pakistanis, other nationals can buy property in Saudi Arabia? [Check Locations]

JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia has taken a major step to attract massive foreign investment as it has decided to allow

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21 h. ago Humaira Asghar Ali’s brother arrives to claim her body; investigation underway

KARACHI: The brother of deceased actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali arrived in Karachi on Thursday to claim her body, which was found in an apartment in DHA, Phase-VI earlier this week. Naveed Asghar, who traveled from Lahore, met with South SSP Mahazoor Ali and Gizri SHO Farooq Ahmed Sanjrani, expressing his wish to take […]

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22 h. ago Sharjeel Memon orders demolition of dangerous Lyari buildings

KARACHI: After a five-storey building collapsed in Lyari last week, killing 27 people and injuring 10, the Sindh government has taken strict action. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Thursday that nine unsafe buildings in Lyari have been evacuated. Demolition work on one of them is already in progress. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah […]

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22 h. ago Dubai takes off with crypto: Fly & shop using digital currency

Dubai is stepping into the future of travel and shopping. Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free have partnered with Crypto.com. This move will let passengers pay for air tickets and shopping using digital currencies like Bitcoin. The new payment system is expected to be fully launched by next year, offering travelers more flexibility and modern […]

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27 h. ago Shahbaz Sharif takes big legal step in Rs10 billion defamation case

Lahore — The Sessions Court in Lahore has taken a key step in Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Rs10 billion defamation suit against the founder of PTI. The court accepted Shahbaz Sharif’s request to include the legal notice sent to the PTI founder as part of the official court record. This move strengthens Sharif’s legal position […]

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27 h. ago Pakistan regulates crypto: New authority formed under 2025 ordinance

Pakistan has issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2025, creating a new authority to regulate digital assets across the country. The President of Pakistan signed the ordinance, which takes effect immediately. It introduces rules for people and companies who work with virtual assets like cryptocurrency, tokens, and digital exchanges. The aim is to protect […]

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31 h. ago Gaza ceasefire may take a week or more, says Israeli official

A senior Israeli official has stated that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas could be reached within one or two weeks, but it is unlikely to happen in just a single day. This comment came during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing visit to Washington, where key negotiations and diplomatic talks are underway. The official, speaking […]

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40 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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44 h. ago ‘Eighteen Welcomes You’ Campaign: A milestone in modern living

Eighteen, Pakistan’s premier luxury real estate development, proudly announces the launch of its latest campaign, “Eighteen Welcomes You.” A heartfelt celebration of its evolution from architectural blueprints to a thriving community and visionary lifestyle destination. The campaign is anchored by a compelling new TV commercial, featuring Eighteen’s CEO, who takes viewers on a personal and […]

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46 h. ago Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen to join Pakistan’s training camp for Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will join the national white-ball training camp ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The camp, which will run from July 9 to 15, will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Along with the […]

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48 h. ago Two pilots killed as Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanuda village in the Churu district of Rajasthan, according to Indian media reports. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh airbase. “The aircraft was a Jaguar jet that crashed in an agricultural field at around 1:25 pm (IST),” a local […]

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51 h. ago Pakistan’s oil supply goes digital with OGRA’s track & trace

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector by launching the second phase of its oil supply chain digitisation project. This phase introduces a sophisticated Track & Trace system developed in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The new system will monitor petroleum product […]

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51 h. ago Swat tragedy deepens: Court demands explanation on helicopter non

The Peshawar High Court took serious notice of the Swat incident. The court questioned why two helicopters were not used during the event. It demanded clear answers from the authorities responsible. This has raised many questions about the response and safety measures taken. The public and media are eagerly awaiting the official explanation. The court […]

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52 h. ago Zardari greenlights law to regulate crypto and digital assets

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new federal authority will license, regulate, and supervise all entities dealing in digital assets. The Federal Cabinet endorsed the creation of the authority earlier this week. This marks a major shift in how Pakistan plans […]

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53 h. ago Militant quadcopter attacks kill one, injure three children in KP’s Bannu

Militants launched two separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring three children. According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi, the first attack targeted civilians, killing a woman and injuring her two children along with another child. The victims were taken to a hospital for […]

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54 h. ago Indian air force jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanoda village in Churu district, Rajasthan, on July 9, 2025. The pilot lost his life in the accident. According to Indian media reports, the jet had taken off from the Suratgarh Airbase before it went down. The region hosts several IAF bases, including Jodhpur and […]

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