3 h. ago ‘2nd this month’: Two killed, three injured as another Lyari building collapses

Rescuers carry out operation, shift bodies and injured to civil hospital KARACHI: Two women were killed and three others sustained injuries on Thursday after the roof of a six-storey building caved in near Lyari’s Khadda Market, the second this month, rescue officials confirmed. According to rescuers, the sixth floor of Ghani Mansion building, near Bilal […]

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9 h. ago Only one Iranian nuclear site severely damaged in U.S. strikes

A new U.S. intelligence assessment has revealed that only one out of three Iranian nuclear sites suffered severe damage during last month’s American airstrikes. The other two sites experienced relatively minor impact and may resume operations within months if Iran chooses to do so. According to a report by Al Arabiya, citing NBC News, current […]

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12 h. ago Istanbul mayor sentenced to 20 months for threatening prosecutor

A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul Mayor and opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu to a total of 20 months in prison for allegedly threatening and insulting a public prosecutor. The charges stem from his reported comments and behavior toward a city prosecutor, which the court deemed inappropriate and criminal under Turkish law. According to AFP, this […]

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27 h. ago Ministries’ performance to be evaluated every two months following determination of key indicators: PM

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes enhancing ministries’ performance is ultimately about services delivery Expresses satisfaction over the stock market touching record levels this week, saying development reflected positive business sentiment Cabinet approves a 15pc increase in EOBI pension, effective from Jan 1, 2025   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the performance of ministries […]

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32 h. ago EU trade chief travels to Washington to stop new U.S. tariffs

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic flew to Washington on Wednesday to try to resolve tariff disputes with the U.S. He will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the issue. The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from […]

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33 h. ago Jhelum river near Mangla swells; PMD flags severe flood danger

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a significant flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, forecasting a sharp rise in water flow between 350,000 to 450,000 cusecs over the next 24 hours. This surge is expected to cause serious flooding in upstream areas, threatening communities along the riverbanks. The alert also warns that several […]

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35 h. ago Every two months: PM Shehbaz demands ministry accountability

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has introduced a new accountability measure, stating that every two months, the performance of all government ministries will be thoroughly reviewed. He promised that ministries showing strong results will receive praise, while those with weaknesses will be urged to improve, and if necessary, face disciplinary actions. He made it clear that […]

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37 h. ago Israel’s ‘humanitarian city’ plan in Gaza faces heavy criticism

JERUSALEM – An Israeli proposal to create a “humanitarian city” in Gaza has sparked widespread political debate and international concern, with no concrete plan in place yet. Defence Minister Israel Katz floated the idea earlier this month, suggesting a relocation of around 600,000 displaced Palestinians to a new encampment in southern Gaza near the Egyptian […]

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56 h. ago Industrial output dips 1.21%, yet automobiles and textiles fuel hope

In the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025, Pakistan’s large-scale industries experienced a 1.21% decline in overall production, revealed the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Despite this drop, the production in May 2025 showed a positive trend, increasing by 7.39% compared to April 2025. On a year-on-year basis, May 2025 […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar condemns attacks on Iran at SCO meet

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. He called these strikes illegal and unacceptable. Dar said such attacks threaten the peace and security of member countries. He stressed that all conflicts should be solved through talks, not violence. His statement […]

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58 h. ago “We deserve better”: Top actors call out payment delays in TV industry

After veteran actors Muhammad Ahmed and Faizan Khawaja raised concerns over delayed payments, Ahmed Ali Butt and Yasir Hussain have now also voiced their frustration. Both actors criticized the industry for its poor payment practices, saying artists are often left waiting months for their dues. On Instagram, Yasir Hussain highlighted the issue by mentioning late […]

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59 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s death sparks Fiza Ali’s emotional appeal to parents

Actress Fiza Ali expressed deep sadness over the death of model Humaira Asghar, who was found dead in her Islamabad flat after about eight months. In a heartfelt video, Fiza sent a strong message to parents about their role in their children’s lives. Fiza criticized parents who care more about how they look to society […]

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59 h. ago Pakistan’s exports to North America jump 10%, led by US market

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s exports to North America increased by 10.19% during the first 11 months of FY2025, reaching $5.91 billion, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The United States remained the leading destination, driving most of the growth in textile and clothing shipments. Nearly 94% of exports to North America went to […]

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3 d. ago Deadly heatwave in Spain claims over 1,100 lives in just two months

Spain has experienced a deadly heatwave in recent months. The Environment Ministry reported that 1,180 people died between May 16 and July 13, 2025 due to extreme heat. This is a big jump from 114 deaths during the same period last year. Most of the victims were women over the age of 65, highlighting how […]

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3 d. ago Record pulse imports strain Pakistan’s economy amid local production crisis

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s pulse imports have hit an all-time high, crossing 1.32 million tonnes during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025, costing the country over $918 million. With May figures reaching 1.4 million tonnes ($970 million), experts warn that imports may break all previous records by the end of the fiscal year. The […]

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3 d. ago Air hostess, cabin crew jobs announced in Pakistan [Interview Date, monthly salary]

LAHORE – A leading international airlines based in Dubai, Emirates, has announced cabin crew jobs for Pakistani citizens. The airline

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3 d. ago EU holds off retaliation on US tariffs amid talks to avert wider trade war

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday Brussels will keep holding off on hitting back at US steel and aluminium tariffs, as it seeks a deal to ward off broader 30-percent levies. US President Donald Trump on Saturday threw months of painstaking negotiations into disarray by announcing he would hammer the 27-nation bloc with […]

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3 d. ago Sinner roars back to beat Alcaraz for first Wimbledon final win

For most tennis players in the distinguished history of this sport, a defeat as excruciating as Jannik Sinner’s loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final would have taken years to recover from. In Sinner’s case, it simply made him stronger. One month on from the toughest loss of his life, Sinner entered the […]

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3 d. ago 257 martyred in 501 terror attacks in Balochistan in 6 months

At least 257 people, including 133 security personnel, were killed in 501 terrorist incidents across Balochistan in the first six months of 2025, according to a semi-annual report released by the provincial Home Department. The report, covering the period from January 1 to June 30, also recorded 492 injuries, 238 of them sustained by law […]

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3 d. ago Iranian president lightly injured in Israeli strike last month: report

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained minor leg injuries during an Israeli strike that targeted a meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council during the war between both countries last month, the Fars News Agency reported. According to the report on Saturday, the missile attack occurred on June 17 as top Iranian leaders, including the heads […]

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