2 h. ago PM directs ‘national disaster management’ plan as monsoon toll hits 178

PM Shehbaz visits NEOC, reviews monsoon situation, disaster response efforts, and increasing intensity of weather patterns Lauds provincial govts for their response, effective disaster handling, and coordination with NDMA and PDMAs Pakistan contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions but ranks among top ten most climate-vulnerable countries: PM This year’s monsoon intensity is 60–70% higher […]

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3 h. ago ‘2nd this month’: Two killed, three injured as another Lyari building collapses

Rescuers carry out operation, shift bodies and injured to civil hospital KARACHI: Two women were killed and three others sustained injuries on Thursday after the roof of a six-storey building caved in near Lyari’s Khadda Market, the second this month, rescue officials confirmed. According to rescuers, the sixth floor of Ghani Mansion building, near Bilal […]

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9 h. ago Only one Iranian nuclear site severely damaged in U.S. strikes

A new U.S. intelligence assessment has revealed that only one out of three Iranian nuclear sites suffered severe damage during last month’s American airstrikes. The other two sites experienced relatively minor impact and may resume operations within months if Iran chooses to do so. According to a report by Al Arabiya, citing NBC News, current […]

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11 h. ago Istanbul mayor sentenced to 20 months for threatening prosecutor

A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul Mayor and opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu to a total of 20 months in prison for allegedly threatening and insulting a public prosecutor. The charges stem from his reported comments and behavior toward a city prosecutor, which the court deemed inappropriate and criminal under Turkish law. According to AFP, this […]

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12 h. ago PM directs for preparing plan to provide easy loans to farmers

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities to farmers owning less than 12 acres of land, the prime […]

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13 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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17 h. ago Imran bars PTI members from going public with party’s internal matters

PTI founder Imran Khan has prohibited his party members from publicly discussing the party’s internal matters, according to his conversation with his family and lawyers at Adiala Jail shared on his official X account on Wednesday. “My instruction is firm: whether a senior officeholder or a junior member, no one is to express internal differences […]

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17 h. ago At least 21 people killed in stampede, suffocation at GHF site in Gaza

At least 21 Palestinians have been killed in the latest carnage at the GHF aid distribution centre in southern Gaza, with most of the victims reported to have died in a stampede. Gaza’s Ministry of Health has disputed the allegation from the controversial United States- and Israel-backed organisation that armed agitators were responsible for the […]

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17 h. ago 3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, […]

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18 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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27 h. ago Ministries’ performance to be evaluated every two months following determination of key indicators: PM

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes enhancing ministries’ performance is ultimately about services delivery Expresses satisfaction over the stock market touching record levels this week, saying development reflected positive business sentiment Cabinet approves a 15pc increase in EOBI pension, effective from Jan 1, 2025   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the performance of ministries […]

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27 h. ago PM lauds best possible arrangements during Muharram, ongoing rains

Premier Shehbaz expresses sorrow over loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, specifically the tragic Swat Expresses satisfaction over the recent positive trends in macroeconomic indicators ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad […]

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28 h. ago Iran’s envoy to Pakistan ‘widely respected,’ FO says after FBI puts Moghadamto on ‘most wanted list’

He is entitled to all the privileges, immunities and respect due to being an ambassador, that too, from a friendly neighboring country: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday stressed that Iran’s Ambassador to the country, Reza Amiri Moghadam, was “widely respected” after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added him to […]

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28 h. ago Iran’s envoy to Pakistan ‘widely respected,’ FO says after FBI puts Moghadam on ‘most wanted list’

He is entitled to all the privileges, immunities and respect due to being an ambassador, that too, from a friendly neighboring country: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday stressed that Iran’s Ambassador to the country, Reza Amiri Moghadam, was “widely respected” after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added him to […]

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29 h. ago Imran Khan bars PTI leaders from sharing party disputes publicly

Imran Khan has firmly instructed PTI members to stop airing internal party issues in public. In a message shared via his official X account from Adiala Jail, he emphasized that all party disagreements must remain private. He warned that public criticism—whether through the media or social platforms—would not be tolerated, regardless of a member’s rank. […]

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29 h. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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30 h. ago Israel strikes key Syrian institutions in Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria’s capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, after the Syrian defence ministry and military headquarters were also attacked. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit near the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus, the state-run Alekhbariya channel reported on Telegram, after Israel’s military said it […]

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30 h. ago Israeli airstrike hits near Syrian presidential palace amid escalating tensions

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Syrian conflict. The airstrikes, which also hit areas near Syria’s army and defense ministry headquarters, come as Israel has intensified its military actions on Syrian soil. The airstrikes caused substantial damage […]

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32 h. ago LHC grants major relief to Parvez Elahi, suspends accountability court’s order

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Wednesday granted significant relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court in regard to the ongoing graft case against him. The two-member bench comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi issued a notice to the […]

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34 h. ago EOBI Pensions going up by 15% in major boost for Thousands of elderly citizens

ISLAMABAD – A sigh of relief for retired personnel as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced 15pc increase in EOBI pensions

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