2 h. ago Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months, leaving little time for industry-wide adjustments. Even with the delay, analysts are warning of serious consequences. […]

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3 h. ago Global population set to soar to 11.2 billion by 2100, says UN

The world’s population, currently standing at 7.6 billion, is expected to see a sharp rise in the coming decades, according to the latest United Nations report released in 2025. The report outlines key projections that could significantly impact global resources, development, and planning. According to the data, the global population will likely grow to 8.6 […]

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4 h. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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5 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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6 h. ago Relief for Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor as Court says NO to YouTube Channel ban

ISLAMABAD – Digital crackdown on dissent journalists has been stopped as Pakistan court reversed ban on scores of channels including those

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6 h. ago Govt vows action after illegal deer hunting in Margalla hills

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has taken serious notice of the recent incident of illegal hunting of a deer in the Margalla Hills National Park. An inquiry into the incident is already underway. A First Information Report (FIR) has been duly registered, and the investigation is progressing in […]

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6 h. ago Ahsan Khan says he has never given personal phones to his sons

Popular actor Ahsan Khan has revealed that he has never given personal mobile phones to his sons, despite allowing limited use of other digital devices. He stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on children’s activities. In a recent interview, Ahsan spoke about parenting and the dangers of online exposure for children. He said […]

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7 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, has filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration. He alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution during his detention by US immigration authorities. Khalil’s lawyers submitted the claim against the Departments of Homeland Security and State on Thursday. The law requires that such claims be […]

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8 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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8 h. ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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16 h. ago Govt eyes $1bn valuation in Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment plan

Pakistan is seeking a valuation of at least $1 billion for the Roosevelt Hotel it owns in New York and is ready to part with a minority stake in the prime Manhattan property as it scouts for a redevelopment partner, a senior government official said. Named after former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the century-old property […]

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18 h. ago IT minister, Meta delegation discuss AI, digital cooperation

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday discussed advancing digitization in Pakistan, exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing cooperation in public sector innovation and capacity-building. During a meeting with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of South and Central Asia Public Policy, the minister […]

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23 h. ago Dubai takes off with crypto: Fly & shop using digital currency

Dubai is stepping into the future of travel and shopping. Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free have partnered with Crypto.com. This move will let passengers pay for air tickets and shopping using digital currencies like Bitcoin. The new payment system is expected to be fully launched by next year, offering travelers more flexibility and modern […]

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24 h. ago Latest update on Golden Handshake Scheme; Which Govt employees are eligible for it?

KARACHI – National Assembly’s Standing Committee unanimously approved Civil Servants Amendment Bill 2024, which introduces a golden handshake scheme for

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25 h. ago Iran demands end to UN ‘double standards’ for nuclear talks to resume

TEHRAN: Iran’s president said on Thursday the UN nuclear watchdog should drop its “double standards” if Tehran is to resume cooperation with it over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme, Iranian state media reported. President Masoud Pezeshkian last week enacted a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the IAEA said it had […]

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26 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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26 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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27 h. ago Meta joins Pakistan’s AI revolution with local support and training

Meta, the global tech giant, has offered full support to Pakistan in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) goals. A high-level delegation from Meta met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting AI use, and preparing youth for future tech jobs. During […]

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27 h. ago Iran tells UN to end ‘double standards’ before nuclear talks can resume

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog to stop applying “double standards” if it wants Tehran to resume cooperation on its nuclear programme, state media reported on Thursday. Last week, President Pezeshkian signed a law suspending all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), prompting the agency to […]

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27 h. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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