5 h. ago PM, President urge guidance from sacrifices of Imam Hussain as nation commemorates Youm

PM Shehbaz says Ashura gives us the great lesson of patience, sacrifice, and standing firm on principles President Zardari calls on the nation to follow the path of Imam Hussain (RA) and not only reform itself but also base the governance system, social attitudes, and national priorities on it ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif […]

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6 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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6 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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8 h. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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9 h. ago PMD warns about risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in GB, KP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a critical warning about the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggered by glacier melting due to an ongoing heatwave. In a statement released by the PMD’s Research and Development Division in Islamabad, the department warned that rising temperatures, combined with […]

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9 h. ago “Microsoft never had a REAL OFFICE in Pakistan, so there was nothing to exit from”

ISLAMABAD – Reports of Microsoft exit from Pakistan was all over the news lately and Pakistani government responded to the development,

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9 h. ago Rare Deer slaughtered in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills, prompting police action

ISLAMABAD – A viral video of slaughter of rare deer species sparked public outrage and authorities in capital launched investigation

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12 h. ago July 5 is a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history, says Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has labeled the July 5, 1977 military coup as the darkest day in the country’s history, declaring it a moment when democracy was ambushed and the nation plunged into darkness. In a post on social media platform X, Bilawal stated that July 5 sowed the seeds […]

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12 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi clears air on viral buzz about Asif Zardari’s removal from Presidency

ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi responded to circulating rumors suggesting removal of President Asif Ali Zardari and the introduction

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15 h. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan welcomes 350 Afghan students under Allama Iqbal scholarship programme

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed around 350 Afghan students who have arrived to study in its top universities under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) received the students at its regional centre in Peshawar. This move marks a key step in improving educational ties between the two countries. The students will join […]

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16 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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17 h. ago Weather update; heavy rains expected as new monsoon spell enters Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A new spell of the monsoon system has entered Pakistan, with the likelihood of heavy rainfall across many

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19 h. ago Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued

Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]

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21 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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24 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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24 h. ago IHC overturns sentences of four PTI workers involved in May 9 riots

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Thursday, overturning their previous convictions linked to the May 9 riots. The four individuals had challenged their sentences in the IHC after being convicted by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on May 30 for their involvement in an attack on a police station […]

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24 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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24 h. ago Govt seeks Ulema’s support for maintaining harmony during Muharram

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry held a key meeting on Thursday with leading religious scholars from across the country to discuss strategies for maintaining peace and harmony during Muharram, particularly on Ashura. The meeting, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, included […]

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25 h. ago NA committee suggests increasing MDCAT weightage for medical college admissions

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, proposed significant reforms to the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Thursday. The committee recommended raising the weightage of MDCAT scores for admissions to medical colleges to ensure that deserving students have a fair opportunity to pursue medical education. […]

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