46 m. ago Israeli Army Chief approves core plan for new Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the “basic concept” for a new large-scale offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza, marking a major step in Israel’s ongoing military campaign. According to The Guardian, citing Reuters, the Israeli military announced that Zamir had endorsed the central framework for the operation in the […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan marks 78th Independence day with nationwide celebrations

Pakistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day today with full national spirit and unity. The day started with a 21-gun salute in major cities. People offered special Fajr prayers for peace, progress, and stability. Streets, buildings, and markets were decorated with green and white flags. Citizens across the country joined celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere everywhere. […]

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9 h. ago BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery

Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]

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12 h. ago Jennifer Aniston mourned Matthew Perry long before his death

Jennifer Aniston will always be there for Matthew Perry. Over a year after her Friends costar died at 54 in his California home, the actor reflected on how she and the other core cast members-including Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt Leblanc and David Schwimmer-tried to help him fight his battle with addiction. “We did everything […]

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16 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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17 h. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drop major wedding location hint by mistake

On Tuesday morning, Taylor Swift created a frenzy online when she appeared on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights. The Grammy-winning artist shared the announcement of her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which sent Swifties into overdrive. This marked Swift’s first-ever podcast appearance, joining Travis and his brother Jason Kelce in a […]

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19 h. ago PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsens, transferred to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsened while in Kot Lakhpat Jail. Authorities transferred him to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for urgent medical tests. His lawyer, Rana Mudassir, said Chaudhry suffers severe kidney infection and has seven stones in his kidneys. Despite treatment in jail, his condition didn’t improve, and he lost […]

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26 h. ago Toyota Corolla & Yaris or Honda Civic & City: Who tops July 2025 sales chart?

ISLAMABAD – Toyota and Honda are the two major players in auto market of Pakistan as they sell thousands of

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34 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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36 h. ago Bajaur’s Salarzai Tribes vow not to shelter militants amid major operation

BAJAUR – Laramadak tribe of Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur district announced strong stance against terrorism, announcing that they will not

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41 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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47 h. ago Dengue cases rise in Rawalpindi, health officials urge caution

Six new dengue cases were reported in Rawalpindi, raising the total number of patients in Rawalpindi and nearby Murree to 58. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the number of infections rises. So far this year, health officials have screened 4,475 people for dengue in the region. Out of the total cases, 30 […]

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62 h. ago New Hospital Timings announced in Punjab to streamline healthcare services

LAHORE – Authorities in Punjab announced new timings for government hospitals as major cities witness an influx of patients in

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68 h. ago Monsoon rains to hit Punjab from August 13; flood advisory issued

Monsoon rains will return to Punjab on August 13, triggering the seventh spell of heavy rainfall this season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory. Authorities expect rising water levels in major rivers across the province. The advisory highlights the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Residents […]

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3 d. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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3 d. ago Pakistani, Saudi universities build advanced VTOL surveillance drone

Two Pakistani universities and one Saudi institution have successfully designed, developed, and tested a hybrid autopilot Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone, marking a major milestone in regional drone technology for surveillance purposes. The project was a joint effort between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi National Textile Arabia University Faisalabad, and […]

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4 d. ago Crocodile attacks Woman at Sukkur’s Nara Canal, leaves her critically injured

SUKKIR – A woman washing clothes at Nara Canal near RD-115 suffered serious injuries after big big-sized crocodile attacked her,

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4 d. ago Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty

Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this during a meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Cristina Menegazzi in Islamabad. This marks a major step toward preserving Pakistan’s submerged maritime legacy. […]

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5 d. ago Mobile data services in Balochistan suspended until August 31

Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind on Friday said that mobile data services in the province have been suspended until August 31 over “security reasons”. In recent months, the security situation in Balochistan has worsened, as militants, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks. In February, nearly […]

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5 d. ago Bilawal condoles with PM Shehbaz, discusses political situation

ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday along with a delegation to discuss the overall political situation of the country, Radio Pakistan reported. The meeting discussed the political and law and order situation in the country. Bilawal also discussed matters related to the power sharing between the PPP and […]

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