77 m. ago Government Signs $4.5 Billion Loans With Local Banks To Ease Power Sector Debt

Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a 1.275 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay down mounting debt in its power sector, government officials said on Friday. The government, which owns or controls much of the power infrastructure, is grappling with ballooning “circular debt”, unpaid bills and […]

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1 hour ago Spain’s refusal to boost defense budget puts NATO summit at risk

The upcoming NATO summit may face major setbacks after Spain rejected a proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of its GDP. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for this new target, but Spain insists it’s both “unreasonable” and “counterproductive.” In a letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said […]

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2 h. ago China braces for more floods as monsoon rain batters key provinces

China issued red flood alerts across multiple provinces on Friday as extreme storms continue to slam the country’s central and southern regions. The heavy downpours, triggered by the early arrival of the East Asia monsoon, are putting millions at risk and disrupting the world’s second-largest economy. According to state media, the warnings—the first of the […]

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5 h. ago Gaza’s children face dangerous hunger crisis, UNICEF urges Israel to allow aid

UNICEF has raised alarm over the growing number of hungry and sick children in Gaza. Due to blocked aid, food and medicine are not reaching them. The number of malnourished children has increased sharply in recent months. Israel’s restrictions are making the crisis worse. In May, over 5,100 children under five suffered from severe malnutrition. […]

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5 h. 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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7 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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8 h. ago Gazans risk lives daily in desperate search for food as death toll mounts

GAZA – As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, thousands of Palestinians are risking their lives daily in search of food. Among them is 38-year-old Hind Al-Nawajha from Beit Lahiya, who walks miles each day with her sister, often dodging bullets, only to return empty-handed to her family. In one such journey, the sisters were […]

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25 h. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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28 h. ago Congo virus claims 3 more lives in Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan is witnessing a worrying rise in Congo virus cases, with three more deaths reported in the last three days. Two patients passed away in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while one more case was confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total death toll to five in recent days. Two infected individuals died while receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical […]

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45 h. ago Iran restricts internet access nationwide, blames ‘enemy misuse’

Iran has temporarily restricted internet access across the country, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the move. The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology released a statement saying the decision was taken to prevent hostile misuse of the country’s national communication network for military purposes and to protect the lives and property […]

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45 h. ago ‘Mere Statements Won’t Work’: PTI urges govt to take a clear stance on Israel issue

Sh Waqas Akram strongly condemns ‘unchecked’ Israeli aggression, describing it as a major threat to regional peace and stability PTI information secretary lashes regime for placing Imran Khan in a death cell ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on the government to take a proactive and decisive stance, rather than limiting itself to issuing statements, […]

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46 h. ago At UN, Pakistan calls Gaza situation not just catastrophic but ‘collapse of humanity’

Amb Iftikhar calls the UNGA resolution a necessary assertion of international will, saying, ‘Pakistan proud to have supported and co-sponsored this initiative’ NEW YORK: Pakistan voiced “profound anguish, disappointment, and mounting despair” over the worsening plight of the people in the besieged Gaza Strip as the 10th UN General Assembly session on Palestine resumed Tuesday, […]

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47 h. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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49 h. ago Govt vows to keep sugar prices stable, meets dealers for market transparency

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting today with representatives of the Pakistan Sugar Dealers Association to address the current situation of sugar supply and pricing across the country. During the meeting, the minister emphasized the government’s firm commitment to ensuring that sugar remains affordable and available […]

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49 h. ago IWMI launches digital tools to improve water and climate planning

ISLAMABAD – Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources,

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50 h. ago Torrential monsoon rains kill 18 in Gujarat, rescue ops underway

Heavy monsoon rains in India’s Gujarat state have claimed at least 18 lives due to weather-related incidents. According to AFP, torrential rainfall began on Monday across several parts of the state, with the southern districts facing the worst impact. State authorities confirmed on Tuesday night that 18 people had died in incidents linked to the […]

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55 h. ago Tragedy in Gaza: 59 killed as Israeli tank hells hit crowd awaiting food aid

In one of the deadliest incidents since aid resumed in Gaza, Israeli tank fire killed at least 59 Palestinians and wounded over 220 more on Tuesday, as thousands of desperate residents gathered near aid trucks in Khan Younis. According to medics, the crowd was trying to access food when tank shells suddenly hit them, causing […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan slams Gaza crisis as ‘collapse of humanity’ at UN session

At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools […]

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66 h. ago PM vows to defend Pakistan’s right on water as enshrined in Indus Water Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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67 h. ago ‘Global Survey’: Karachi ranked among ‘least liveable cities’ once again

The survey conducted by The Economist assessed 173 cities of the world KARACHI: A global survey has once again ranked Karachi, the port city and financial hub of Pakistan, among the world’s five “least liveable cities.” The annual global survey was conducted by The Economist amongst a list of 173 countries. According to the Economist […]

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