6 h. ago £190 Million Scandal: Shehzad Akbar Emerges as the Central Figure

The £190 million corruption scandal has unraveled with damning revelations implicating former Chairman of the Asset Recovery Unit (ARU) and ex-Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability, Mirza Shehzad Akbar, as the principal architect of a highly organized and unlawful scheme. This is not mere negligence— it is betrayal. And the time has come for […]

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14 h. ago PCB sets stage for big PSL changes with asset valuation drive

LAHORE, July 12 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched a detailed valuation of Pakistan Super League (PSL) assets, a move aimed at paving the way for key commercial decisions before the next season. According to sources, this evaluation will include the financial worth of all six PSL franchises, along with the league’s commercial […]

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15 h. ago Emergency vaccination drives slash outbreak deaths by 60%, study finds

Emergency vaccination efforts during deadly disease outbreaks have reduced death rates by nearly 60% over the past 25 years, according to a major new global study. The research, supported by the Gavi vaccine alliance and conducted by Australia’s Burnet Institute, offers the world’s first detailed analysis of how emergency immunisation improves public and global health […]

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16 h. ago PCB seeks consultants for hotel projects in Lahore and Karachi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited applications for hiring consultants for hotel-related projects in Lahore and Karachi. The plan focuses on upgrading a cluster of hotels in both cities. According to a PCB spokesman, the selected consultants will conduct a feasibility study and offer transaction advisory services. These services will help assess and improve […]

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16 h. ago “I hope none of us die alone — not in silence,” says Durefishan

Amid a week of mourning and uncomfortable questions following the death of model and actor Humaira Asghar Ali, actor Durefishan Saleem has shared a deeply personal and moving message about life, loneliness, and quiet grief. Without naming Ali directly, Saleem’s words come as a tender response to the wave of public reaction that followed the […]

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34 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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41 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s Autopsy Reveals Body in Advanced Decomposition State, Cause of Death Pending

The body of Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar, discovered earlier this week in her flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition. The initial post-mortem findings suggest that she died between eight to 10 months ago, with her body severely decomposed and nearly unrecognizable at the time of recovery. […]

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43 h. ago US stresses stronger economic ties with Pakistan, highlights mineral sector opportunities

WASHINGTON – The United States has once again emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation with Pakistan, with a special focus on the country’s emerging critical minerals sector. Mary Bishoping, the Trump administration’s point person for South and Central Asia, made these remarks during her address at the annual Pakistan Mango Festival, held at the […]

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43 h. ago Family rejects claims of estrangement from late actress Hamaira Asghar, brother clarifies

After the tragic death of actress and model Hamaira Asghar, rumors circulated that her family had cut ties with her. However, her brother Naveed Asghar has strongly denied these claims, saying the family was in constant contact. Hameera’s body was found in a decomposed state in her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6 area. The […]

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44 h. ago Actress Humaira Asghar’s death estimated 8–10 months ago, postmortem report reveals

KARACHI – The preliminary postmortem report of actress Humaira Asghar, whose body was recently found in a flat in Karachi’s Defence area, has revealed that she died approximately eight to ten months ago. The report states that her remains were in the final stages of decomposition. According to the findings, no broken bones were found […]

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51 h. ago 87 killed, 149 injured in rain fury since June 26 as flood fears mount

At least 87 people have been killed and 149 others injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, according to figures released Thursday by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, reported 29 deaths including 15 children, while the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded 30 deaths, 14 of them […]

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55 h. ago Quadcopter attack in Bannu kills woman, injures three others

BANNU: A woman was killed and three others, including two children, were injured in separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The first attack targeted a residential area, resulting in the death of the woman and injuring her two children. In the second incident, terrorists launched a quadcopter strike at the Maryan Police Station. Although […]

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62 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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62 h. ago Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi’s legacy lives on as nation marks 19th death anniversary

LAHORE – Renowned Urdu poet, short story writer, and literary icon Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was remembered on his 19th death anniversary Wednesday for his timeless contributions to South Asian literature. Born on November 20, 1916, in Anga, Khushab, Qasmi spent his life exploring themes of poverty, justice, and human dignity. He passed away on July […]

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62 h. ago Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2025 amid surge in death penalties

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreign nationals in 2025 so far, according to an AFP tally, reflecting a sharp rise in the kingdom’s use of capital punishment this year. On Thursday, the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed the execution of two Ethiopian men, Khalil Qasim Muhammad Omar and Murad Yaqub Adam Siyo, […]

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63 h. ago Citizen files petition, claims actress Humaira Asghar was murdered

KARACHI – A citizen has approached the city court, demanding a murder case registration after the body of actress Humaira Asghar was found in suspicious circumstances. The petitioner insists her death was not natural. According to the petition filed by Shah Zaib Suhail, the police themselves have described the incident as alarming. He said Humaira […]

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3 d. ago Red Bull sacks Christian Horner after 20 years as F1 team boss

Christian Horner was sacked on Wednesday by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal of the Formula One outfit. The 51-year-old has been in charge since the team was formed in 2005 and has led them to eight drivers’ titles and six constructors’ crowns. Dutchman Max Verstappen has won the past four drivers’ titles […]

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3 d. ago Turkiye’s defense czar, Air Chief agree to accelerate progress across various sectors of mutual interest

Two leaders discuss evolving regional security dynamics, ongoing defense cooperation, and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare PAF chief highlights enduring Pakistan and Türkiye brotherly, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations Mr. Yasar Güler conveys Türkiye’s earnest desire to bolster bilateral defense relations through deeper industry-to-industry […]

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3 d. ago Mystery deepens around actress Humaira Asghar’s death as initial postmortem reveals no cause

  The initial postmortem report of actress and model Humaira Asghar has failed to determine the cause of her death, police confirmed on Wednesday. Her decomposed body was found in a flat in Karachi’s DHA Phase VI, Ittehad Commercial area, during a court-ordered eviction by Gizri Police. DIG South Syed Asad Raza stated that officers […]

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3 d. ago Texas flood disaster claims 109 lives, hundreds still missing

The death toll from the devastating July Fourth flash floods in central Texas has risen to at least 109, with more than 180 people still missing. Search and rescue teams are tirelessly working through thick mud and debris across the Texas Hill Country, particularly in Kerr County, where the disaster hit hardest. Governor Greg Abbott […]

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