9 h. ago China bans civil servants from dining out in groups amid Xi’s anti

In a strict new move, some Chinese civil servants have been banned from dining in groups larger than three. This comes after three officials died since April due to excessive drinking at official banquets, sparking renewed efforts to enforce President Xi Jinping’s austerity and anti-corruption policies. The updated rules, released in May, target Communist Party […]

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23 h. ago Israeli PM suggests killing Iran’s supreme leader would end conflict

The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would “end” the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday as he refused to rule out taking the action amid the highly volatile regional conflict. “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu said […]

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26 h. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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31 h. ago UN raises red alert as global hunger crisis threatens millions

ROME – The United Nations has issued a stark warning as hunger deepens across 13 global hotspots, with countries like Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali facing the highest risk of famine. A joint report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) urges immediate humanitarian action. The “Hunger […]

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57 h. ago Pakistan avoids FATF grey list despite pressure from India and Israel: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday that Pakistan has successfully avoided being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, despite strong efforts by India and Israel to influence the outcome. In a post on social media platform X, Asif revealed that the FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) held […]

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59 h. ago Houthis launch ballistic missiles at Israel in rare joint attack with Iran

In a bold and coordinated move, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced on Sunday that they launched ballistic missiles at Israel in direct coordination with Iran. This marks the first time the Houthis have openly confirmed such joint military action with Tehran, further escalating tensions in the region. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yehya Sarea, said several missiles […]

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3 d. ago Chinese stance fails India’s ‘push for relisting’ Pakistan on FATF grey list

Turkiye and Japan also extend full support to Pakistan, undermining India’s effort Beijing’s envoy takes a firm stance in Pakistan’s favour, advocating for continued relief and acknowledging the country’s progress on FATF requirements PARIS: India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list […]

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3 d. ago India’s attempt to push Pakistan onto FATF grey list fails amid strong opposition

India made strong efforts to include Pakistan in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list during the recent FATF plenary meeting. Despite India’s persistent diplomatic push, these attempts were unsuccessful due to resistance from key member countries. During the meeting, the Indian delegation presented detailed arguments to place Pakistan on the grey list, accusing […]

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3 d. ago Four Pakistani stars set to shine in Guyana Global Super League

Four Pakistani players will take part in the Guyana Global Super League from July 10 to 18. The league brings together top international T20 players for thrilling cricket action. Muhammad Nawaz, Khawaja Nafees, Saud Shakeel, and Sahibzada Farhan have been picked by different franchises. Saud Shakeel will play for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, a popular […]

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3 d. ago Iran urges UN to act against Israel over airstrikes on military and civilian sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations to take urgent action against Israel’s recent attacks. He held a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, where he detailed the scale of Israeli strikes on Iran. These included attacks on military bases, nuclear facilities, and residential areas. Araghchi labeled the strikes as […]

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3 d. ago UN chief urges Israel and Iran to end escalation, calls for peace and diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged both Iran and Israel to stop the rising conflict and avoid further military action. His message came after Israel carried out targeted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which led to retaliatory missile attacks from Iran aimed at Tel Aviv. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Guterres said he was […]

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3 d. ago LHC takes action against cruelty in private zoos and circuses

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab Wildlife Department and other relevant authorities over the inhumane treatment of wild animals in private zoos and traveling circuses. This follows a public interest petition filed by the Environmental & Animal Rights Consultants (EARC), highlighting the cruel captivity of wild animals like lions, […]

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3 d. ago Erdoğan slams Israel: ‘Dragging the region toward destruction’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a strong warning against Israel. He said Israel is trying to pull the entire Middle East into destruction. His statement came after Israel launched a deadly airstrike on Iran early Friday morning. In a press briefing, Erdoğan called on the international community to take urgent action. “The global […]

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4 d. ago Sindh government committed to ending child labour, says CM Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed the province’s strong commitment to eradicating child labour during a message on World Day Against Child Labour. He stated that the provincial government continues to intensify its school enrollment campaign to ensure that every child receives an education. The CM highlighted that strict enforcement of existing child […]

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4 d. ago JSM stages strike in Sindh, demands action against lawlessness

HYDERABAD: A shutter-down strike took place in Kashmore-Kandhkot district on Thursday, organized by Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM) in response to increasing incidents of kidnappings, robberies, and extortion across Larkana and Sukkur. JSM Chairman Riaz Ali Chandio announced that peaceful protests would be held province-wide on June 15 to pressure the government to take action against […]

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4 d. ago Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli aggression against Iran, calls for int’l intervention

RIYADH –  Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran, labeling the action a

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4 d. ago U.S. denies role in Israeli strikes on Iran, urges Iran not to target Americans

The United States has clearly denied any involvement in Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the attack was Israel’s independent action. He added that the United States did not assist or take part in the operation. The main goal, he said, is to protect U.S. forces in the […]

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4 d. ago Professional beggars thrive in Islamabad, residents call for action

ISLAMABAD: Despite repeated actions by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, professional beggars continue to thrive on the streets of the capital. The city’s busiest areas, including markets, traffic intersections, and housing societies, are increasingly seeing organized groups of beggars, including women and children, soliciting money from passersby. Residents claim that many of these beggars […]

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5 d. ago BOP Junior National Tennis Championship begins with thrilling day

LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 officially commenced on Thursday at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, amidst a vibrant and well-attended opening ceremony. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Senior Executive Vice President of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), who graced the occasion as the chief […]

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5 d. ago Boxing hero Usman Wazir urges govt to back all Pakistani athletes fairly

Pakistani boxer Usman Wazir revealed that despite government announcements, he has yet to receive any promised rewards. He shared these insights during a recent podcast interview with host Mubashir Hashmi. Usman described boxing as the toughest sport, requiring major sacrifices, including strict diets and intense training. Usman proudly stated he has won all 16 professional […]

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