42 m. ago PM lauds best possible arrangements during Muharram, ongoing rains

Premier Shehbaz expresses sorrow over loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, specifically the tragic Swat Expresses satisfaction over the recent positive trends in macroeconomic indicators ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad […]

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48 m. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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60 m. ago Iran’s envoy to Pakistan ‘widely respected,’ FO says after FBI puts Moghadamto on ‘most wanted list’

He is entitled to all the privileges, immunities and respect due to being an ambassador, that too, from a friendly neighboring country: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday stressed that Iran’s Ambassador to the country, Reza Amiri Moghadam, was “widely respected” after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added him to […]

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82 m. ago July 2025 Update: Legal & Illegal Housing Schemes in Karachi

KARACHI – Amid rapid growth of Pakistan’s real estate market, particularly in the country’s largest city Karachi, as number of

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95 m. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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1 hour ago Queen Camilla’s Unresolved Tension with Meghan Markle Revealed

Despite the passage of time, it seems Queen Camilla and Meghan Markle’s strained relationship shows no signs of improvement. Their ongoing feud, which has been simmering for years, continues to fuel speculation, with no clear resolution in sight. Earlier this year, reports suggested that Queen Camilla subtly criticized Meghan by writing a letter to author […]

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2 h. ago Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked […]

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2 h. ago President Xi addresses Central Urban Work Conference, listing priorities for urban development

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the […]

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2 h. ago Israel strikes key Syrian institutions in Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria’s capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, after the Syrian defence ministry and military headquarters were also attacked. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit near the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus, the state-run Alekhbariya channel reported on Telegram, after Israel’s military said it […]

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3 h. ago Queen Camilla Admits She Would Have ‘Taken Him’ As She Addresses Addition To Royal Household

Queen Camilla expressed her affection for a rescue dog during a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, admitting she would have been tempted to adopt a Jack Russell cross named Dipsy. The Queen, who turns 78 on Thursday, July 17, shared her thoughts while opening a new garden designed specifically for rescue dogs at […]

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3 h. ago Communities need to ‘learn to live with floods’, says IRSA member

KARACHI: Engineer Ehsan Leghari, Sindh’s representative at the Indus River System Authority (IRSA), emphasized the need for communities to “learn to live with floods” during a seminar focused on the impact of environmental changes and disaster preparedness. He acknowledged that while natural disasters like floods are inevitable due to environmental factors, the lack of effective […]

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3 h. ago Israeli airstrike hits near Syrian presidential palace amid escalating tensions

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Syrian conflict. The airstrikes, which also hit areas near Syria’s army and defense ministry headquarters, come as Israel has intensified its military actions on Syrian soil. The airstrikes caused substantial damage […]

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3 h. ago Arshad Nadeem exposes unfulfilled promises of land prizes after Olympic victory

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Arshad Nadeem, has revealed that while he was awarded several cash prizes following his record-breaking victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the promised land plots have yet to materialize. Nadeem, who captured the nation’s heart with his Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters, making history as Pakistan’s […]

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3 h. ago King Charles III Takes Steps Toward Family Reconciliation with Prince Harry Despite Health Challenges

King Charles III and Buckingham Palace are preparing for challenging times as the monarch’s deteriorating health has made him reconsider his relationships within the royal family. At 76 years old and battling cancer, Charles has increasingly recognized the importance of healing old wounds, particularly those with his son, Prince Harry. Since becoming king, Charles has […]

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3 h. ago Punjab law amendment ensures full salaries for CM Punjab, other top officials during leave

ISLAMABAD: A recent law passed by the Punjab Assembly guarantees that the Chief Minister of Punjab, ministers, the speaker, and the deputy speaker will continue to receive their full salaries even while on leave. The claim, which circulated on social media, has been confirmed as true. The Punjab Public Representatives’ Law Amendment Act 2025, which […]

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4 h. ago July monsoon brings heavier rains across Pakistan, sparking flood fears

KARACHI/LAHORE: This year’s monsoon season has brought notably heavier rainfall to most parts of Pakistan, surpassing the rainfall levels recorded in July 2024, according to a report by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The increased rainfall has raised concerns about flooding, particularly in regions along the River Indus. Between July 1 and July 14, 2025, […]

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4 h. ago Girls dominate top positions in federal board matric results 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the 2025 matric annual exams for 9th and 10th grades. This year, female students once again claimed top positions in both Science and Humanities groups. In the Science Group, Maryam Nadeem from Army Public School, Masroor Road, Rawalpindi topped […]

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4 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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4 h. ago Kensington Palace Confirms Change in King Charles and Prince Harry’s Relationship, William Still Opposes

Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince Charles III is open to reconciling with his son, Prince Harry, despite ongoing tensions within the royal family. While Charles III has expressed a willingness to mend their relationship, his son Prince William remains adamant in his opposition to any reconciliation. The public saga surrounding the strained relationship between […]

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5 h. ago LHC grants major relief to Parvez Elahi, suspends accountability court’s order

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Wednesday granted significant relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court in regard to the ongoing graft case against him. The two-member bench comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi issued a notice to the […]

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