72 m. ago U.S. attack on Iran would expose China’s limited power in region, says NYT

A recent New York Times article argues that a U.S. military strike on Iran would highlight China’s limited power in the Middle East. Despite China’s growing global influence, it is unlikely to provide military support to Iran if such a conflict breaks out. According to the report, China may supply Iran with defensive equipment and […]

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85 m. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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1 hour 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 Iran may build nuclear weapons if attacked, warns U.S. intelligence

U.S. intelligence officials have warned that Iran could move towards developing nuclear weapons if the U.S. attacks its underground nuclear facility in Fordow or if Israel assassinates Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While Iran has not yet made a final decision to build a nuclear bomb, it already possesses enriched uranium sufficient for such a […]

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3 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 Pakistan’s national highway authority holds historic auction of 68 toll plazas

In a first-of-its-kind event, Pakistan’s National Highway Authority (NHA) successfully conducted the country’s inaugural public auction of 68 toll plazas. This milestone move opens new business opportunities for investors across the nation. The auction took place at Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre under the guidance of Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan. He stressed the […]

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3 h. ago PM Shehbaz directs to acquire ships on lease to enhance fleet of PNSC

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to acquire ships on lease to enhance fleet

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3 h. ago Sindh healthcare commission launches online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI – The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has introduced an online system for registering and licensing clinics and private hospitals across Sindh. This new digital platform aims to make the registration process easier and faster for healthcare providers. SHCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the […]

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3 h. ago Anaya Bangar urges ICC, BCCI to allow transgender players in women’s cricket

LONDON – Anaya Bangar, the transgender daughter of former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, has called on the International

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4 h. ago No more amnesty schemes as govt shifts focus to widening tax net: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has made it clear that the upcoming federal budget will not include any tax amnesty schemes. He stated that the era of tax exemptions and reliefs for tax evaders is over, as the government now aims to expand the tax net and improve transparency in the system. During a […]

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11 h. ago Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender as missiles target Israel

TEHRAN: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran would never surrender, as the Iranian military launched a volley of hypersonic missiles at Israel. The missile barrage came on the sixth day of the ongoing war between the two countries, which escalated after Israel destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters in Tehran. In a televised […]

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11 h. ago Canada accuses India of foreign interference in intelligence report

TORONTO: Canada’s intelligence agency has accused India of perpetrating foreign interference in a report published Wednesday, highlighting transnational repression in its activities within Canada. The report was released shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, where both sides agreed to […]

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14 h. ago MoST forwards summary for PSQCA chief appointment despite legal hurdles

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has submitted a summary to the federal cabinet regarding the appointment of the Director General (DG) of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), despite ongoing legal complications identified by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The top post at PSQCA has remained vacant for several […]

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15 h. ago Zardari visits Naval HQs, lauds Pakistan Navy’s response in Marka

President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters where he was warmly received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the President was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy. According to ISPR, President Zardari laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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17 h. ago President Zardari briefed on navy’s readiness, praises ‘operation haq’ success

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday, where he was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness and recent achievements in ‘Operation Haq’. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the president and presented a guard of honour on his arrival. The president paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Monument, laying […]

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18 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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18 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds diplomatic bravery of Saima Saleem in service to Nation

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir showered praise on Ms. Saima Saleem, a visually

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18 h. ago Iran still armed with advanced missiles, says Israeli intelligence

Iran still holds a significant number of advanced missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials. A senior Israeli intelligence officer told NBC News that only 65% of the missiles launched by Iran in the last 24 hours were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system—down from a 90% success rate just a day earlier. The decline highlights […]

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18 h. ago Mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza reaches over 680,000 as Israeli genocide intensifies

GENEVA/GAZA: The United Nations reported on Wednesday that more than 680,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced across Gaza in the last three months, as Israel’s military operations continue to escalate. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), highlighted that Israeli authorities issued a new displacement order on Tuesday, […]

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