5 h. ago PTI founder, spouse ‘again knock at IHC door’ for early hearing of plea against conviction in 190m case

ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking early hearing of their plea for the suspension of conviction in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case. The former premier, through the application, requested that an early hearing of their filed appeal be […]

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5 h. ago Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ may threaten President Trump, warn analysts

WASHINGTON: Although US President Donald Trump has brushed off Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party as “ridiculous”, the tech billionaire’s announcement underscored the threat the disaffected former ally poses to US Republicans defending paper-thin congressional majorities. Musk’s weekend launch of the “America Party” came in the wake of Trump signing into law a […]

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5 h. ago 26 Punjab MPAs face disqualification under article 63(2), says speaker

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has stated that the disqualification of 26 opposition members is constitutionally valid under Article 63(2) of the Constitution. He emphasized that lawmakers must respect the Assembly as the “house of democracy” and refrain from behavior that disrupts its integrity. Speaking to students at LUMS University, the […]

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5 h. ago ZTBL loan scandal: Rs. 11 billion in farmer loans go missing

A major financial scandal has rocked Pakistan’s Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) as over 11,400 loan files—worth more than Rs. 11.48 billion—have gone missing, officials revealed during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan. Officials from the Auditor General’s Office briefed the committee that out of 22,000 loan files, nearly half have […]

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6 h. ago Afghan family wins visa battle against German government freeze

A German court has ruled that an Afghan family at risk must be issued visas, despite the government freezing its humanitarian admissions programme. The family, currently in Pakistan, was previously accepted under the programme meant for vulnerable Afghans following the Taliban takeover in 2021. Berlin’s administrative court declared that the family had received a “legally […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of growing terror threat from Afghan soil, cites TTP as global risk

ISLAMABAD: In a firm stance against the growing threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community to take action to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for terrorist organizations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Addressing the UN General Assembly’s plenary session on […]

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11 h. ago Not real, still viral: Danish Nawaz posts AI selfie with King Khan

A selfie shared by Pakistani actor and director Danish Nawaz, featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), has taken the internet by storm. The image, posted as an Instagram Story, shows Danish posing next to an AI-generated avatar of Shah Rukh Khan. While Danish’s part of the selfie is […]

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11 h. ago Aurangzeb leads charge to transform FBR into modern tax authority

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired an important meeting on Tuesday to speed up reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The meeting, held under the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing, focused on transforming the FBR into a modern, transparent, and efficient tax body. Senior officials from various ministries, including the Power and Law Divisions, […]

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11 h. ago Junaid Safdar takes fine gracefully, celebrates law’s equal application

LAHORE – A traffic fine issued to the security vehicle of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, has drawn public praise—not protest—from the young political figure. On July 7, traffic police in Lahore stopped and fined a black-tinted vehicle assigned to Junaid Safdar’s security. The vehicle was pulled over during a routine check […]

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14 h. ago Erdogan, Kurdish lawmakers hold historic talks as PKK prepares to disarm

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM party on Monday, marking a significant step in Turkey’s renewed peace efforts with Kurdish militants. The meeting follows recent progress toward ending the PKK’s decades-long armed struggle. The talks were held at the presidential complex in Ankara and lasted just over an hour. Erdogan […]

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14 h. ago Prince William Gives Major Update On Kate’s Return To Royal Duties Amid Health Crisis

Public appearances by the royal family often spark intense speculation, especially when certain figures are notably absent. Kate Middleton, known for her grace and discretion, always draws attention, even when she’s not in the spotlight. Prince William, fully aware of this, has carefully chosen his words in recent interviews, and though he has not given […]

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14 h. ago Pakistani asylum applications in Europe decline after 2023 surge

The number of Pakistani nationals seeking asylum in European countries has dropped in 2024 after reaching record levels in 2023, according to the latest EU asylum trends report. After a sharp rise since 2020, applications peaked last year with over 30,000 Pakistanis requesting international protection. Between October 2023 and October 2024, around 28,000 Pakistanis submitted […]

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15 h. ago Queen Camilla Attempts To Outshine Princess Kate During Latest State Visit Amid Rising Tensions

Queen Camilla is expected to take centre stage at the upcoming French State Visit, with her choice of royal jewels potentially outshining the Princess of Wales. As the royal family prepares for the high-profile event, jewellery expert Tobias Kormind predicts that Camilla’s dramatic tiara selection could give her a dazzling edge over Kate. Speaking to […]

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15 h. ago Netanyahu nominates Trump for nobel peace prize after Iran strike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. During a celebratory dinner at the White House, Netanyahu handed Trump the nomination letter, praising his role in leading joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump, visibly pleased, responded by saying, “Coming from you in particular, […]

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16 h. ago How many Pakistanis applied for asylum in European countries in one year?

ISLAMABAD – A noticeable decline in the number of asylum applications submitted by Pakistanis in European Union countries since 2023

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17 h. ago Sweden reopens Schengen visa service in Pakistan – Application fee, bank statement update

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Sweden has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad effective from 7 July 2025.

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25 h. ago Government eyes $200 million from tuna exports under new fishing quota

Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said this week that the government is eyeing a $200 million boost for the country’s tuna sector, after securing a new fishing quota from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Ministry said in a press release on Saturday that the IOTC has issued Islamabad […]

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29 h. ago Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea amid trade tensions

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, two of America’s closest allies. The decision was announced in formal letters sent to both countries, stating that their trade practices were “far from reciprocal.” The tariffs will take effect from August 1, unless trade policy changes are made. […]

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29 h. ago Did Junaid Safdar really get fined by Lahore Traffic Police for violation?

LAHORE – Several local media shared stories of the traffic challan of Junaid Safdar, the son of sitting Chief Minister

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34 h. ago Hong Kong proposes stricter prison visit rules citing national security

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new rules to limit visits to prisoners, including lawyers, doctors, and religious figures, citing national security concerns. The plan aims to prevent visits that allegedly influence inmates against the government. The Security Bureau told lawmakers that some visits have been abused under the guise of “humanitarian relief” to encourage prisoners […]

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