5 h. ago Iran hit five Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles, says UK report

LONDON: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the 12-day war last month, according to a detailed report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing satellite data from Oregon State University. Israel usually censors information about attacks on military and sensitive sites, fearing it could help Iran improve missile targeting. However, the report […]

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5 h. ago Israel strikes kill 32 in Gaza as ceasefire talks in Doha set to resume

GAZA CITY: At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sunday, with 29 deaths reported in Gaza City alone, according to hospital sources. The bombardment came as Israel signaled a willingness to resume indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Doha under growing global pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved sending negotiators for […]

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6 h. ago OPEC+ boosts oil output by 548,000 barrels per day for august

OPEC+ has agreed to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, accelerating its output hike plan as global markets remain tight. The move follows recent geopolitical tensions and reflects efforts to stabilize fuel prices amid increased global demand. This is the largest monthly hike so far this year, up from 411,000 […]

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7 h. ago Japan pushes to avoid tariff hike as talks with U.S. intensify

Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, held detailed phone discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and Saturday in a bid to ease trade tensions. The talks come just days before a 24% reciprocal tariff on Japanese imports is set to expire on July 9. The Japanese government emphasized its commitment to continue […]

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7 h. ago Jason Kelce faces backlash over patriotic fourth of july instagram post

Former NFL star Jason Kelce is facing criticism after sharing a Fourth of July video on Instagram that many fans found tone-deaf amid ongoing political and social unrest in the U.S. The video, posted on Friday, showed beachside fireworks lighting up the sky, paired with a message calling for unity among Americans. “Man, I love […]

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18 h. ago Govt accepts IMF demand to public officers’ asset declaration

The federal government has fulfilled another condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), making it mandatory for all government officers in Grade 17 and above to publicly declare their assets. A gazette notification for the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been officially issued following approval by President Asif Ali Zardari. The bill aims […]

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25 h. ago Senate chairman Gilani urges global unity at Venice peace summit

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the Global Peace Conference held in Venice, Italy, is a clear reflection of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and global peace. He urged the international community to prioritize justice, dialogue, and human dignity in its efforts toward lasting peace. In a statement released by […]

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28 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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29 h. ago Trump: Iran has not agreed to nuclear inspections or enrichment ban

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not accepted international nuclear inspections nor agreed to halt uranium enrichment. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been “set back permanently” but warned it could restart operations at new locations. He added that Iran’s efforts to resume enrichment would be a serious […]

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29 h. ago “Respect is earned by giving it”: Zarnish Khan hits back at Nadia Khan

Former Pakistani actress Zarnish Khan has publicly responded to host Nadia Khan’s recent video, calling her out for past behavior. Sharing Nadia’s viral video on Instagram, Zarnish emphasized that respect comes only by giving respect — a statement that quickly gained attention across social media. The controversy began when Nadia Khan made comments about actress […]

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29 h. ago 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza since early Saturday morning. According to hospital sources, among the dead were women, children, and civilians who were waiting for aid. The attacks also injured dozens. Many of the victims were from areas hit without warning. A school sheltering displaced families was also targeted, killing five […]

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30 h. ago Pakistan’s federal debt hits Rs76 trillion – A new record high

Pakistan’s federal government debt has reached an unprecedented level of Rs76,045 billion (Rs76.045 trillion) as of May 2025, marking the highest figure in the country’s history, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP’s monthly debt bulletin shows that domestic debt accounts for Rs53,460 billion, while external debt stands […]

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30 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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32 h. ago At least 24 dead, several missing as severe flood hits US Texas due to torrential rains

TEXAS – At least 24 are dead and several others are missing as severe flooding hit by catastrophic flooding following

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32 h. ago Texas storm turns deadly: 24 killed as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Torrential rains and deadly flash floods have struck Texas, killing at least 24 people and leaving many more missing. The storm hit several cities, but the worst damage was reported in San Angelo, where floodwaters destroyed roads and homes. Authorities say parts of Texas saw months’ worth of rain in just a few hours. Streets […]

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34 h. ago Monsoon batters Balochistan; Six dead as rains continue until july 8

Several districts of Balochistan have been hit by ongoing monsoon rains, turning streets and low-lying areas into water channels. The second spell of the monsoon season began today and is expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 17mm of rain was recorded in Barkhan and 6mm in Khuzdar […]

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44 h. ago Evolving global landscape warrants regional cooperation to confront challenges: PM

PM Shehbaz addresses ECO Summit, saying, ‘forces of instability and chaos continue to destabilise our region for geo-political agendas Condemns recent Indian aggression and New Delhi’s attempts to weaponise water by holding IWT in abeyance Reiterates India couldn’t be allowed to ‘pursue this dangerous path that will be regarded as an act of aggression by […]

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47 h. ago It can drown Pakistan in floods and scorch it with heatwaves 

By: Hamnah Naeem In September 2022, Pakistan was in global headlines, but not for a good reason. A large portion of the country, nearly one-third, was submerged following unusual monsoon floods. More than 1700 people lost their lives, and millions were displaced. Crops were destroyed, acres of agricultural land were ruined, and the economy was […]

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50 h. ago India monsoon season death toll hits 69 after floods, landslides

MUMBAI: Flash floods and landslides after torrential rain over the last two weeks killed at least 69 people and injured 110 others in India’s northern Himalayan regions, officials said on Friday. Scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people. Rivers swollen by lashing […]

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50 h. ago Gold wraps up week with sharp decline in Pakistan amid global pressure

Karachi – Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in both international and domestic markets on Thursday. The global market saw

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