2 h. ago Punjab speaker rejects disqualification petitions for 26 MPAs

Talks between the government and opposition in the Punjab Assembly have succeeded, leading to a major breakthrough. Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan has rejected four separate reference requests seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition members. However, the ban on these members attending 15 sessions of the Assembly will remain in place. The references were […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan navy chief, Libya’s top general discuss regional stability

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf held a high-level meeting with Libya’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, at the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting, facilitated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), centered on a broad range of topics including regional security dynamics, maritime safety, and enhancing bilateral […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan Sports Board seeks complete record of PHF officials’ foreign tours, expenses

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Saturday formally asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to provide a complete

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15 h. ago Naqvi admonishes lack of coordination among interior ministry’s institutions

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed all departments under the Ministry of Interior to improve coordination for better service delivery and performance. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the minister said there is a serious lack of coordination among the ministry’s subordinate institutions, which must be addressed on an emergency basis. He asked all […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights until August 23

PAA issues new NOTAM, restricting all Indian-registered aircraft from using Pakistani airspace KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday announced extending its airspace restrictions for Indian airlines by another month, until August 23. Following the government’s decision, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), reaffirming the ongoing suspension of overflight permissions for aircraft […]

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21 h. ago China urges U.S. to remove more trade restrictions following Nvidia chip nod

BEIJING: China believes that the United States should abandon zero-sum thinking and continue to remove a series of unreasonable economic and trade restriction measures against China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. China has noticed that the United States has recently taken the initiative to announce the approval of sales of Nvidia H20 chips […]

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22 h. ago CM Maryam seeks quick drainage of rainwater, details of damage to infrastructure, crops

Punjab CM visits PDMA headquarters, directs line departments to get prepared in advance for next rain spell LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday directed that the process of rainwater drainage should be completed without any delay and the warning system should be further improved to inform the public about flood threats well […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan faces worsening mental health crisis amid neurological deficit

KARACHI: Pakistan is grappling with a severe mental health crisis, with nearly 25 million people affected by various neurological and psychological disorders out of a population of 240 million. Alarmingly, the country has only around 400 neurologists to serve this large population, highlighting a critical gap in care. These statistics were shared during a neurological […]

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26 h. ago Israeli military strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians on Friday

GAZA: At least 30 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since dawn, including seven individuals reportedly seeking aid, according to medical sources on Friday. Two of the victims were killed in the al-Shakoush area northwest of Rafah in southern Gaza, hospital officials confirmed. The United Nations has once again called for an […]

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27 h. ago COAS Munir, Libyan armed forces’ chief agree on defence industrial collaboration: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Libyan Armed Forces’ Commander in Chief Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar agreed on their countries’ collaboration in the defence industry, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. Lt Gen Haftar called on COAS Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today, the Inter-Services […]

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28 h. ago Lahore zoo slashes ticket prices by 50% after taking back control

In a citizen-friendly move, Lahore Zoo has cut ticket prices by 50% for several key recreational facilities. The discount was introduced shortly after a private management firm exited its contract, and the zoo came back under full government control. Officials say the step aims to make the zoo more affordable and increase the number of […]

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37 h. ago Murad Shah takes stern notice of 3 tragic incidents in Nawabshah, Lyari, Khairpur

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed deep sorrow and concern over three separate tragic incidents that occurred in Lyari, Nawabshah, and Khairpur. Taking immediate notice, he directed the concerned authorities to take strict action and ensure justice for the victims. Lyari building collapse: Expressing deep grief over the loss of lives caused […]

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45 h. ago Batteries stolen from flood warning post disrupt monitoring system

Unknown thieves have stolen six batteries from a flood warning post located on Nullah Leh at Pirwadhai, disrupting the flood monitoring system. The theft led to the disconnection of the post from the main flood control room, triggering an immediate response from the flood monitoring staff. Upon arrival, the staff discovered broken locks and missing […]

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47 h. ago At least 61 dead, several rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut

KUT, IRAQ: At least 61 people have been killed and many more are missing following a devastating fire that broke out at the newly opened Corniche Hypermarket Mall in the city of Kut, located in the Wasit governorate of eastern Iraq. Officials confirmed on Thursday that 14 charred bodies had been recovered, and 45 people […]

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49 h. ago Musa Maneka, son of Bushra Bibi, smiles in handcuffs after shooting teenage servant

LAHORE – Musa Maneka’s smug face has been all over the internet as his son of Bushra Bibi has been

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53 h. ago Lahore Zoo Back Under Wildlife Department After Contract Exit

  The Department of Wildlife has officially resumed control of Lahore Zoo operations after the private company managing it withdrew from its contract. All zoo services, including entry tickets and parking, are now being handled directly by the zoo administration. The private company had secured the Rs500 million contract on January 1, 2025, to manage […]

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54 h. ago Public Grounds, Not for Sale as IHC blocks CDA’s Auction of sports grounds

ISLAMABAD – Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been barred from auctioning cricket and football grounds in federal capital as Islamabad

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54 h. ago Deadly violence at Bangladesh youth rally leaves four killed

Violence broke out on Wednesday during a rally organized by Bangladesh’s youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP) in the southern town of Gopalganj. According to local media reports, four people were killed and nine others injured amid the clashes. The rally was meant to mark the one-year anniversary of the NCP’s revolutionary movement. However, the event […]

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55 h. ago Heavy rains cause flooding, Nullah Leh water levels surge in Rawalpindi

Torrential rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused severe urban flooding and a sharp rise in water levels in Nullah Leh. Authorities have issued a high alert, sounding flood sirens at the Gawalmandi Bridge to warn residents of the growing danger. Emergency services are fully mobilized to respond quickly. Officials from WASA and district administration […]

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59 h. ago Dirham stages recovery against Pakistani rupee – 17 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) registered significant recovery against Pakistani rupee in open market where it

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