11 h. ago Iran renews call for diplomacy, cites disruption by Israel war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to diplomacy on Tuesday, stating that the progress toward a historic nuclear deal with the United States was disrupted by the recent Israel-Iran conflict. Araqchi highlighted that, prior to the outbreak of war, he and US special envoy Steve Witkoff were “on the cusp of a […]

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11 h. ago 25 children, driver injured after school van plunges into ravine in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: At least 25 schoolchildren and a driver were injured when a van plunged into a gorge near Chikar hill station in the Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to the AJK police, the injured were promptly shifted to the DHQ Hospital Hattian Bala and Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Chikar. Superintendent Police […]

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13 h. ago Shehbaz tells business leaders: ‘Together, we’ll build a self

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met top business leaders in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan’s economic future. He stressed that the government is now shifting from stabilisation to long-term growth. Shehbaz promised to focus on industrial expansion, job creation, and increasing foreign investment. He also highlighted the need to use local resources to reduce dependence on external […]

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13 h. ago LHC rules on verbal property gifts, clarifies inheritance dispute

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that properties may be transferred through verbal gifts based on natural love, affection, and personal service, and that depriving a legal heir alone does not invalidate such transfers unless malicious intent is proven. Justice Anwaar Hussain made this statement while presiding over a complex inheritance dispute between […]

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14 h. ago 26 Punjab MPAs face disqualification under article 63(2), says speaker

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has stated that the disqualification of 26 opposition members is constitutionally valid under Article 63(2) of the Constitution. He emphasized that lawmakers must respect the Assembly as the “house of democracy” and refrain from behavior that disrupts its integrity. Speaking to students at LUMS University, the […]

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14 h. ago Chinese premier calls for commitment to building open world economy

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for commitment to building an open world economy, and stressed the importance of opposing unilateralism and protectionism. When addressing the plenary sessions of the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday and Monday, Li stressed the need to maintain stability and smoothness of industrial and supply chains. The […]

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15 h. ago Sharjeel Memon says govt cannot provide housing for all residents of dilapidated buildings

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon stated on Wednesday that it is not feasible for the government to provide housing for all residents living in dilapidated buildings, following the tragic collapse of a building in Karachi’s Lyari area that killed 27 people. The five-story building on Fida Husain Shaikha Road in Lea Market collapsed on […]

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16 h. ago KP CM launches historic rural sanitation program to cover over 2,000 villages

PESHAWAR: In a significant step towards improving public health and hygiene in rural areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday announced the launch of a province-wide rural sanitation program. The initiative, introduced under the Local Government Department, aims to provide dedicated sanitation services to over 2,000 village councils in the […]

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18 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: More monsoon rains, heavy falls predicted

LAHORE – Significant monsoon rains lashed Lahore and parts of Punjab on Tuesday, disrupting routine life by causing urban flooding,

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18 h. ago Deadly protests rock Kenya as tensions rise over police brutality

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as Kenyan police clashed with demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nairobi and other cities. The protests marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, but this year’s unrest was fueled by public outrage over the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang […]

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19 h. ago 29 students, driver injured as school van falls off road in AJK

Muzaffarabad – A school van carrying students home in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) fell off a mountain road on Tuesday, injuring at least 29 children and the driver, police confirmed. The accident occurred near Tambryal Mor, close to Chikar, a hill station in Jhelum Valley, about 46 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. According to Senior Superintendent […]

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19 h. ago Red sea on edge as Houthis attack ships after vessel sinking

DUBAI – Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, just a day after sinking another vessel. The latest assault on the Greek-owned Eternity C left two crew members injured and two missing, raising fears of renewed threats to global shipping routes. According to […]

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19 h. ago Sindh govt forms inquiry committee after deadly Lyari building collapse

KARACHI – The Sindh government has formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic collapse of a residential building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area that claimed 27 lives. The decision comes amid growing public concern over unsafe structures in the city. According to the official notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Karachi Commissioner […]

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20 h. ago Monsoon rains drench Lahore, trigger power outages and traffic disruption

LAHORE – Heavy monsoon rains hit Lahore and nearby areas early Tuesday, flooding low-lying neighborhoods and causing widespread power outages due to tripped electricity feeders. The downpour, which began during the night, left many roads waterlogged and affected daily life across the city. Several key areas, including Shimla Pahari, Lakshmi Chowk, Jail Road, Gulberg, Airport, […]

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20 h. ago Experts say Pakistan’s EV growth needs time and strong policies

Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is still in its infancy, with experts comparing it to a newborn baby that needs time to develop. The government’s National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 aims to boost EV adoption and build supporting infrastructure like charging stations across the country. Global EV brands like BYD, Deepal, and MG have […]

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22 h. ago Hasan Ali left out of Bangladesh T20Is despite impressive form in England

Pakistan’s star pacer Hasan Ali has not been included in the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, but his omission is not due to poor form or injury. Instead, the 31-year-old is currently focused on his county cricket commitments in England, where he’s performing exceptionally well in the 2025 Vitality Blast for Warwickshire. […]

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22 h. ago Fire at Cairo telecom building disrupts services, injures 14

A major fire broke out at a telecommunications facility in central Cairo on Monday, injuring at least 14 people and causing widespread service disruptions across the capital, according to Egypt’s health ministry. The blaze started in one of the equipment rooms of the Ramses switchboard, operated by the Egyptian Telecommunications Company. Authorities quickly cut power […]

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23 h. ago COMSATS and AIPS renew agreement for academic cooperation in S&T, capacity building

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the American Institute of Pakistan Studies

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26 h. ago Sweden reopens Schengen visa service in Pakistan – Application fee, bank statement update

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Sweden has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad effective from 7 July 2025.

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36 h. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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