5 h. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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6 h. ago FPCCI urges nationwide shift to solar power for economic and energy relief

Pakistan can unlock major economic and environmental benefits by adopting solar energy across the country, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Saturday. During a meeting with a group of industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman, Shahid Imran, convener of FPCCI’s Regional Committee on Food, highlighted Pakistan’s over 300 sunny […]

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8 h. ago Fresh fears in Lyari as another residential building declared unsafe

KARACHI: Just days after a tragic building collapse claimed 27 lives, another multi-storey residential structure in Lyari’s Agra Taj area has been declared unsafe, raising alarm across the city. Cracks were spotted on the building, which houses 10 residential units, prompting immediate inspection and evacuation orders from authorities on Sunday. The Sindh Building Control Authority […]

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10 h. ago Young Huzaifa leads Pakistan’s medal haul at South Asian Karate championship

Pakistani karatekas made the nation proud at the South Asian Karate Championship 2025 in Colombo, securing a total of nine medals. Among the standout performers was young Huzaifa Arshad, who claimed gold in the under-10 category with a powerful display of skill and determination. The women’s team also made a strong impact, especially Areesha Nadeem, […]

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10 h. ago Israel rejects Hamas conditions as ceasefire talks move to Qatar

Israel is sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations on a possible ceasefire and hostage deal, despite rejecting key changes proposed by Hamas. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Hamas’ adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan were “not acceptable,” though discussions would continue. The talks aim to finalize a 60-day truce in Gaza, as proposed by […]

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11 h. ago Ashura observed nationwide with deep respect and tight security

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across Pakistan with deep religious devotion to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala. Mourning processions, majalis, and rituals are taking place in cities and towns nationwide, as people pay tribute to the unmatched sacrifices made for truth and justice. In […]

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11 h. ago Khawaja Asif dismisses Indian allegations, says Pakistan won without Chinese or Turkish help

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected Indian claims that China and Turkiye helped Pakistan during the recent border conflict. He called the allegations a desperate excuse by India to cover its military and diplomatic defeat. Asif made it clear that Pakistan acted alone in the battlefield, relying entirely on its own military strength and strategy. […]

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21 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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23 h. ago ‘Change at Presidency:’ Naqvi advises against paying heed to ‘social media speculations’

The interior minister says some people are bothered to see politicians-govt-establishment on same page Rejects rumours about the enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment   ROHRI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday dispelled the reports claiming a “change in the presidency” and enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment as mere speculations, advising the public not […]

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24 h. ago Muharram 9th commemorated with fervor amid heightened security, red alert across country

Punjab CS, IG Police and Home Secretary review security arrangements for South Punjab’s biggest processions and majalis in Multan Karachi’s central mourning procession concludes at Hussainiya Iraniyan Imambargah in Kharadar peacefully amid tight security: police Islamabad Police implement a seven-layer security plan to ensure peace and public safety Mobile phone and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) […]

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24 h. ago Defeated India trying to pacify its domestic audience by blaming China: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected the top Indian Army officer’s claims about China’s ‘live [satellite] inputs’ to Pakistan during its recent conflict with India in May, saying such statements are aimed at pacifying the domestic audience. India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Rahul R Singh, claimed a day ago that Beijing provided real-time satellite […]

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28 h. ago Govt, politicians, army united, and that’s what’s bothering people: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that for the first time in Pakistan’s history, the government, political leadership, and military establishment are united on the same page, and that is causing discomfort for some. Responding to a reporter’s question in Rohri regarding rumors about removing President Asif Ali Zardari, Naqvi urged people not to […]

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31 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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32 h. ago After İmamoğlu, Erdoğan’s govt targets more CHP leaders in southern Turkey

On Saturday morning, Turkish authorities arrested three more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), deepening political tensions in the country. CHP officials condemned the move, calling it “political revenge” by President Erdoğan’s government. According to French news agency AFP, the arrests are linked to a corruption case that previously led […]

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34 h. ago Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector

The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]

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34 h. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

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37 h. ago JCP refuses to make proceedings public despite repeated appeals

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has once again rejected a proposal to make its proceedings public. Despite repeated calls for transparency, the commission voted down the idea during its recent sessions, citing existing rules and legal limitations. According to a detailed report, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had […]

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37 h. ago World bank injects $55M to digitally upgrade Pakistan’s power discos

The World Bank has approved an additional $55 million in financing to support Pakistan’s power sector reforms, specifically targeting Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO). The funding is part of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP), designed to modernize outdated systems and enhance the operational and financial performance of […]

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38 h. ago Good news about increase in salaries of govt employees from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has officially issued a notification for a 10 percent increase in running basic salaries of

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41 h. ago PM emphasizes digital transactions to ensure economic transparency

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the importance of implementing a digital transaction system across Pakistan, stressing its potential to bring transparency to the country’s economy. Chairing a meeting on the shift to a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister urged the facilitation of payments between citizens […]

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