6 h. ago Four cops martyred, 7 injured in multiple militant attacks in KP

At least four police personnel were martyred and seven injured in multiple militant attacks across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in the past 24 hours, including Peshawar, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, police said on Thursday. Two coordinated assaults took place in Lower Dir’s Panah Kot area and on checkpoints in Upper Dir, targeting a police van and security […]

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7 h. ago Trump asked Norwegian minister about Nobel Prize, newspaper says

When US President Donald Trump called Norway’s finance minister last month to discuss trade tariffs, he also asked about the Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv reported on Thursday. Several countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia have nominated Trump for brokering peace agreements or ceasefires, and he has said he deserves the Norwegian-bestowed […]

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8 h. ago IGP Punjab extends Independence Day greetings to nation, police force

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan and the Punjab Police on the occasion of the country’s 78th Independence Day. Reaffirming the force’s commitment, Dr. Usman said, “On this Independence Day, Punjab Police reiterates its pledge to protect the lives, property and dignity of the […]

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9 h. ago Six cops martyred, 8 injured in multiple attacks on police checkpoints in KP districts

PESHAWAR/DIR: At least six police officials were martyred and another eight were left injured as militants attacked police checkpoints and patrols across seven districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, including Peshawar, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, police said on Thursday. The attacks coincided with national celebrations of the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. […]

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9 h. ago President confers civil, military awards to recognize contributions during Marka

Field Marshal Munir, PAF chief Sidhu, PPP chief among others conferred national awards PAF heroes who downed Rafales, destroyed S-400 also honoured with national awards ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred prestigious national awards to federal ministers, civil servants, armed forces personnel, journalists, and other civilians, in recognition of their extraordinary valor, courage, […]

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10 h. ago Three dead, 81 injured in Karachi due to aerial firing on Independence Day

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a tragic turn of events as Independence Day celebrations turned deadly due to rampant aerial firing. At midnight, the city was filled with the sound of gunfire as people engaged in the dangerous practice to mark the occasion. In the chaos, three individuals lost their lives, including an eight-year-old girl and a […]

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11 h. ago Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelensky

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal on his war on Ukraine and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow’s decision to seek a meeting. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska tomorrow. The […]

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12 h. ago 10 Dead, villages submerged as Rains, Cloudbursts wreak havoc across Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD – Azad Kashmir, Kaghan Valley, and Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed chaotic scenes as at least 10 people including women lost their

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14 h. ago Pakistan blocks over 500 social media accounts linked to banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has taken decisive action by blocking over 500 social media accounts associated with banned militant organizations. This move follows a nationwide crackdown in which more than 850 accounts were reported across various platforms. The accounts in question are allegedly linked to proscribed groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army […]

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16 h. ago China, Russia, US lead global greetings on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Several world leaders, including those from US, Russia and China, have sent congratulatory messages to the Pakistani people and

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20 h. ago Election scheduled for Senate seat vacated by PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Senate election in Punjab. The seat became vacant after PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was disqualified. The election will take place on September 9. Candidates can submit their nomination papers from August 19 to August 20. The first list of candidates will be published on August 21. […]

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34 h. ago Jennifer Aniston mourned Matthew Perry long before his death

Jennifer Aniston will always be there for Matthew Perry. Over a year after her Friends costar died at 54 in his California home, the actor reflected on how she and the other core cast members-including Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt Leblanc and David Schwimmer-tried to help him fight his battle with addiction. “We did everything […]

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34 h. ago Ayeza criticised for using Bollywood song as backdrop for Instagram posts

Pakistani drama actress Ayeza Khan has expressed patriotism through a controversial Indian song. Taking to Instagram, the female star shared a photograph on her Story inscribed with the national flag beside a buffalo cart depicting the scene of a village; with Bollywood song “Aisa des hai mera” from the movie ‘Veer Zara’ in the background […]

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40 h. ago 123 killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and hunger worsen crisis

Israeli forces continued intense bombardment across Gaza, killing 123 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, including 55 just this morning. According to Gaza’s health ministry, 437 people were injured during this period. Among the dead were 22 people searching for aid, many of them near relief centers. Thirteen were killed in Rafah alone. In addition […]

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41 h. ago PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry hospitalised due to deteriorating kidney infection

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry, who is currently incarcerated, was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute in Lahore on Wednesday after his health worsened due to a severe kidney infection. His lawyer, Rana Mudassar, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that Chaudhry was undergoing multiple tests to address his health issues, including seven […]

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48 h. ago Tanveer vows zero tolerance for substandard seed, orders tougher laws to protect farmers

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the need for maintaining zero tolerance against the sale,

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59 h. ago Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade to list of FTOs

Islamabad’s sacrifices secured critical counterterrorism successes for regional stability and global security: FO Reaffirms country’s unwavering resolve to protect its citizens, eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the US’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade to its Foreign Terrorist Organisation list, according to […]

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61 h. ago PFMA directed to deposit Rs35 million penalty for illegal price fixing

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against the

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61 h. ago PMYP–Lahore Qalandars talent hunt cricket trials draw record turnout in Lahore

Over 18,000 boys and girls participate in two-day open trials, showcasing Lahore’s unmatched cricket passion LAHORE: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars, witnessed a historic turnout at the open cricket trials held in Lahore, with more than 18,000 aspiring cricketers, both male and female, showcasing their talent over two days. […]

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64 h. ago 89 more Palestinians killed in brutal Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces have killed at least 89 more Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours. The attacks injured 513 people, including 31 civilians seeking humanitarian aid. The Gaza Health Ministry reported these casualties, raising the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to over 61,599. Furthermore, the ministry said they recovered 11 more bodies […]

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