4 h. ago Sui Gas New Connections likely to resume for 3.5 Million Pending Applicants; full details here

LAHORE – Finally some sigh of relief for millions of Pakistani households and businesses, as the federal government is looking

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6 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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6 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families

The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]

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7 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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8 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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9 h. ago Yusuf Baloch: “Shelter arranged for Lyari victims in hotels”

In Karachi’s Lyari area, a five-storey residential building in Baghdadi collapsed suddenly, killing at least 16 people and injuring others. The tragic incident has left many families homeless and shocked the local community. According to MPA Yusuf Baloch, displaced residents are being temporarily housed in nearby hotels. He stated that the Sindh government is coordinating […]

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9 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs52 billion package for farmers, youth, and roads

Punjab’s Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved nine major development projects worth more than Rs52.35 billion, aiming to support farmers, young graduates, and urban infrastructure. The second PDWP meeting for fiscal year 2025–26, chaired by Dr. Naeem Rauf, focused heavily on agriculture reforms and rural uplift. One of the biggest projects is the solarisation […]

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11 h. ago Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]

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12 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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16 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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16 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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20 h. ago Trump expects Hamas decision on ‘final’ peace proposal very soon

President Trump said late Thursday that he expected to know Hamas’s decision on his “final” peace proposal for a ceasefire with Israel within the next 24 hours. Trump announced late Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a US government-designated terrorist group. “My Representatives had a […]

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21 h. ago PPP Policy Board okays several projects to boost urban mobility

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 47th meeting of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board on Friday reviewed and approved several transformative infrastructure and development projects aimed at enhancing urban mobility, vocational education, recreational spaces, and road connectivity across the province. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by […]

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22 h. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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27 h. ago Russia strikes Kyiv with war’s biggest drone attack after Trump

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, just hours after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 23 people were injured, and dozens of buildings were damaged, including schools, apartments, and a medical facility. Air raid sirens rang from […]

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28 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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28 h. ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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28 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi extends wishes to U.S., praises Trump’s role in global peace

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended warm congratulations to the American people and U.S. officials on the occasion of America’s 249th Independence Day. In his statement, he described the day as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, freedom, and democratic values. He emphasized that Pakistan joins the U.S. in celebrating the spirit of liberty and human dignity. […]

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32 h. ago Pak Vision College, Step Islamic School among 55 sealed in Lahore

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 55 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulter premises in different housing schemes and

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32 h. ago Gold set for weekly gain as US tax cuts spark fiscal concerns

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, as the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill triggered new fiscal worries. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,329.67 per ounce in early trade, while U.S. gold futures slipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,339.30. The bill, which cleared Congress on […]

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