16 m. ago PSX soars past 138,000 mark, gains fueled by economic recovery

KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged 4,298 points this week, closing at 138,597 as investors responded to strong economic indicators and broad-based sectoral buying. The market climbed 3.2% week-on-week, with Monday’s 2,203-point rally alone taking the KSE-100 Index to a historic high of 136,502, driven by renewed confidence in Pakistan’s recovery path. Key […]

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99 m. ago Akhtar Mengal barred from flying to Dubai, sparks legal outcry

QUETTA – Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal was stopped from boarding a Dubai-bound flight at Quetta Airport on Sunday, triggering widespread political condemnation. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed his name was listed in the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), preventing his international travel. Mengal, sharing the news on platform X, stated that […]

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1 hour ago Typhoon Wipha triggers highest storm alert, cancels 200 Hong Kong flights

HONG KONG – The city of Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Wipha neared the region with fierce winds and heavy rain. Authorities raised the storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am, warning residents that the severe weather conditions would last for several hours. Wipha, carrying winds exceeding […]

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1 hour ago Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights until august 24

KARACHI – Pakistan has once again extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft, pushing the restriction until August 24, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). This is the third consecutive extension since the initial ban was imposed on April 24. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed […]

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4 h. ago Monsoon rains trigger nationwide flood alerts across Pakistan till july 25

A powerful southwest monsoon system, combined with a westerly wave, has triggered widespread flood alerts across Pakistan from July 19 to 25. The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has warned of flash floods, urban flooding, and glacial water surges, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas. These alerts apply to vulnerable districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan needs to shift toward renewable energy to keep industries competitive

KARACHI – Sindh Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that shifting toward renewable energy was essential to

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14 h. ago Trump rubs more salt into India’s wounds, says five jets shot down

US President Donald Trump has rubbed more salt into India’s wounds saying up to five fighter jets were shot down during recent Pakistan-India hostilities that began after Pahalgam attack in Occupied Kashmir in April, with the situation calming after a ceasefire was announced in May. President Trump, yet again, took the credit for “stopping a […]

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14 h. ago PA speaker tosses disqualification bid of 26 MPAs into judicial arena

Speaker Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has declared inadmissible the applications submitted by treasury lawmakers seeking the disqualification of 26 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs suspended for alleged abusive and violent conduct. Instead, he advised the petitioners to obtain a declaration from a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction before approaching the Speaker again. Speaker […]

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14 h. ago Relief operations underway as Pakistan rain death toll nears 200

Authorities were conducting relief operations in several areas across Pakistan after this week’s torrential rains appeared to largely subside, with the death toll from rain-related incidents nearing 200 since late June. Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province has been the hardest hit with 114 deaths, followed by 40 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 21 in Sindh, 16 […]

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14 h. ago PTI disgruntles refuse to withdraw, adamant to contesting Senate polls

KP govt, opposition to contest the Senate elections jointly, says PPP leader Talha Mehmood PESHAWAR: Disgruntled leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have vowed to contest the upcoming Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), scheduled for July 21, and rejected the withdrawal calls. The resolve was expressed during a meeting of disgruntled PTI leaders, which […]

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15 h. ago ‘Consumer rights protection is a vital component of human rights’

Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh, under Sindh Human Rights Defender Appreciation Program, has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman of the Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP), in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights through consumer advocacy. Kaukab Iqbal has played a transformative role in […]

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15 h. ago IIOJK people’s accession to Pakistan was historic decision: PA Speaker

Speaker of Sindh Assembly Syed Awais Qadir Shah on Saturday said that 19 July 1947 reminds us of the historic and courageous decision of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In his message on the occasion of Accession to Pakistan Day, he said that the people of Kashmir chose accession to […]

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15 h. ago Bangladesh envoy visits Larkana to boost up trade & tourism with Pakistan

The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh at Karachi SM Mahbubul Alam, stated during his visit to Larkana and other cities that Pakistan and Bangladesh share extremely strong and sustainable trade and tourism relations, which need to be further strengthened by encouraging businessmen from both countries to visit and invest in each other’s nations. He expressed […]

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15 h. ago Monsoon fury claims over 200 lives as NEOC issues another alert across Pakistan

Wide-ranging impact-based weather alert warns of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges from July 19 to 25 Punjab reported 123 deaths so far, KP recorded 40, Sindh 21, Balochistan 16, and Islamabad and AJK reported one each ISLAMABAD: At least 202 people, including 96 children, lost their lives in various rain-related incidents […]

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16 h. ago Major martyred, child among three injured in Quetta magnetic IED blast

Initial investigation revealed that Major Kakar was the primary target: DSP QUETTA: A Pakistan Army Major was martyred and three civilians, including a child, were injured in a magnetic improvised explosive device (IED) blast here in the provincial metropolis, police and the military’s media wing said on Saturday. According to police, the explosion targeted a […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan U16 Volleyball Team makes history with epic win over Iran in Asian Final

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s U16 volleyball team created history by clinching their first-ever Asian U16 Volleyball Championship, defeating defending champions Iran

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21 h. ago Talha Ahmed gets PM Shehbaz’s nod for inspiring digital work

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with rising digital content creator Talha Ahmed, recognizing his creative contributions to Pakistan’s online landscape and presenting him with special awards. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima […]

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21 h. ago Good News for Travelers as another Airline eye Direct Flights from Pakistan to UK

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani airlines are gearing up to fly to UK once again after five year ban, that opened new

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21 h. ago PAF’s double victory at RIAT 2025 symbolises unmatched Air Prowess: ISPR

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Air Force made has been honored for excellence in aviation and presentation as JF-17 Thunder and C-130

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21 h. ago Karachi set to drive Pakistan’s Rs3bn aquaculture revolution

The federal government has unveiled a major initiative to develop a Rs3 billion aquaculture park at Korangi Fish Harbour in Karachi, aiming to bolster Pakistan’s blue economy and seafood exports. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the project during a high-level meeting with officials from maritime and fisheries departments. The 120-acre […]

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