68 m. ago Fire ravages Millennium Mall in Karachi, shopkeepers blame delayed response

KARACHI: A devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday at Millennium Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi destroyed at least 250 shops and left merchandise worth billions of rupees in ruins. The fire reportedly started around 3:50 am on the rooftop, where generators and chillers were installed, and quickly spread to the third and […]

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1 hour ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves increase by $46 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $17,004.5 million as of June 13, 2025. According to the data released

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2 h. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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2 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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2 h. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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2 h. ago Shaheen Afridi joins Brisbane heat as no.1 overseas pick in BBL 15

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has officially joined Brisbane Heat as the top overseas Platinum pick in the BBL 15 Draft. The draft took place in Melbourne on Thursday. Six out of eight BBL franchises showed serious interest in Pakistani players, a sign of their growing value in global leagues. Shaheen will play […]

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3 h. ago Inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale Explores Governance and Diplomacy

The Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University united students from top Ivy League schools with global policy experts, officials, and diplomats to underscore Pakistan’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and the substantial contributions of its diaspora in the U.S. In his keynote address, Pakistan’s former Ambassador, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, stressed the necessity for […]

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3 h. ago ‘Armed Forces are our identity’: Youth pledge support to Pak Army during DG ISPR’s Karachi visit

KARACHI – Pakistani youth extended support for the Army during Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations’s

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4 h. ago Pakistan urges UN and global community to stop Israeli aggression against Iran

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned what it called unprovoked and illegal Israeli aggression against Iran, urging the United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Mahmood said that the Israeli military strikes are a direct violation of Iran’s […]

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4 h. ago Gold extends losses for 4th day in Pakistan, falls to Rs358,595 amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Thursday, extending losses to a fourth day amid sluggish demand in the

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4 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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5 h. ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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5 h. ago Syria makes first global bank transfer via SWIFT since civil war

DAMASCUS — In a major financial milestone, Syria successfully completed its first international bank transfer using the SWIFT system since the start of its civil war 14 years ago. The announcement was made on Thursday by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husriyeh. Speaking to Reuters in Damascus, Husriyeh confirmed that a direct commercial transaction took place […]

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5 h. ago Aseefa Zardari praises Bilawal for representing Pakistan during difficult times

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan People’s Party leader and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for representing Pakistan positively on the global stage during challenging times. She spoke during a National Assembly session, highlighting his efforts in showcasing the country’s image internationally. Aseefa began her speech by paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for […]

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5 h. ago Online Taxi Verification App launched in Islamabad; how to use it

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Police have launched an innovative solution for the citizens of the federal capital — an online Taxi

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7 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza as global focus shifts to Iran conflict

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the last 24 hours, local health officials reported. Many Palestinians feel their suffering is being overlooked as the world’s attention turns to the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Gaza health ministry confirmed that 40 people died on Wednesday due to Israeli […]

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8 h. ago US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran amid rising middle East tensions

Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike on Iran in the coming days, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. The report said the situation remains fluid and plans could change, but some sources mentioned that a strike might happen over the weekend. This development adds to growing concerns about […]

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10 h. ago Sindh imposes new condition for college admission 2025 [Check Merit Lists Date]

KARACHI – The Sindh education department has made it mandatory to submit the father’s domicile while the requirement to present

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10 h. ago UK Pound sheds value against Pakistani rupee significantly – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Thursday registered significant decline of Rs2.67 as

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11 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pakistani rupee exchange rates today – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.20 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday after

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