49 m. ago US declares group behind Pahalgam attack a global terror threat

The United States has officially designated the group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move aligns with India’s earlier claims that the group has links with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. According to Dawn News, India had blamed Pakistan […]

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63 m. ago Trump denies Epstein letter, demands grand jury records unsealed

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly denied claims that he wrote a personal birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, calling the report “fake.” The Wall Street Journal had reported on Thursday that Trump’s name appeared in a note from a leather-bound album created for Epstein’s 50th birthday, years before the financier was accused […]

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68 m. ago Dollar shortage worsens despite record remittances and surplus

Despite record-high remittances and a current account surplus, Pakistan is facing a serious shortage of US dollars in the currency market. Banks are reportedly charging more than the official rate set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), making it harder for businesses and individuals to access the currency. Currency experts are surprised by the […]

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13 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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15 h. ago Etihad Town launches its latest project Etihad Town Phase – III

      Etihad Town, the most trustworthy Real Estate Brand of Pakistan, officially launched Phase – III with a grand ceremony held at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. The event was attended by some of the most prominent names in Lahore’s real estate industry, including leading dealers and sales partners from across the city. All SSPs […]

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16 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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21 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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22 h. ago New Property Tax Rates Announced with Key Changes for Active and Late Filers

The Board of Revenue’s Registration Branch has officially notified new property tax rates, marking the resumption of the online property registration system after a three-week hiatus. The updated tax structure includes notable increases, particularly in capital gains tax for properties based on the DC rate value. For properties valued up to Rs50 million, active filers […]

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23 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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24 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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24 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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27 h. ago Imran bars PTI members from going public with party’s internal matters

PTI founder Imran Khan has prohibited his party members from publicly discussing the party’s internal matters, according to his conversation with his family and lawyers at Adiala Jail shared on his official X account on Wednesday. “My instruction is firm: whether a senior officeholder or a junior member, no one is to express internal differences […]

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28 h. ago Lion cubs among 23 wild cats rescued in Punjab wildlife crackdown

An illegal network involved in the sale and purchase of big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards, has dismantled by Punjab Wildlife Rangers. In a series of operations, authorities recovered 23 big cats, several of them hidden in private homes. Among the seized animals were multiple lion cubs, officials confirmed. In Lahore, Wildlife Rangers have […]

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28 h. ago Female journos to be included in Commission for Protection of Journalists

The Information Department of the Government of Sindh has decided to include women journalists in the Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners. It has also been decided to seek cabinet approval to empower the commission and grant it the authority to take action against officials who fail to respond to its […]

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39 h. ago Imran Khan bars PTI leaders from sharing party disputes publicly

Imran Khan has firmly instructed PTI members to stop airing internal party issues in public. In a message shared via his official X account from Adiala Jail, he emphasized that all party disagreements must remain private. He warned that public criticism—whether through the media or social platforms—would not be tolerated, regardless of a member’s rank. […]

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39 h. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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40 h. ago Pakistan defends Iranian diplomat listed by FBI as most wanted

Pakistan has confirmed that Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri moghadam continues to enjoy full diplomatic immunity and privileges. This comes despite his name appearing on the FBI’s list of most wanted individuals. The Foreign Office clarified that, as an official envoy of a neighboring country, he is entitled to all protections under diplomatic norms. Speaking on […]

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41 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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42 h. ago Election commission vacates Jamshed Dasti’s national assembly seat

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially declared Jamshed Dasti’s National Assembly seat vacant following his disqualification. The ECP issued a notification confirming the vacancy of the NA-175 Muzaffargarh seat held by Dasti. This decision comes after the ECP declared Jamshed Dasti ineligible due to his educational documents being found fake. The commission accepted […]

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42 h. ago 3 killed, 7 wounded in brutal bus shooting in Balochistan’s Kalat

Three passengers were killed and seven others injured after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus in Kalat, Balochistan, government officials confirmed. The bus was en route from Karachi to Quetta when the attack took place on Wednesday. The injured were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital in Kalat, where an emergency was declared to […]

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