3 h. ago World population day 2025 highlights youth empowerment and informed choices

ISLAMABAD – World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” Coordinated by the United Nations, the […]

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5 h. ago Bodies of Balochistan bus attack victims sent to hometowns as leaders vow justice

DERA GHAZI KHAN – The bodies of nine passengers killed in a tragic terrorist attack in Balochistan were sent to their native towns across Punjab on Friday. Civil and military officials received the bodies before dispatching them to cities including Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh. The victims were traveling on […]

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5 h. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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6 h. ago DPM Ishaq Dar meets Malaysian PM, pledges to strengthen Pakistan

PUTRAJAYA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. He conveyed warm regards from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Malaysia. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar praised Malaysia’s role […]

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17 h. ago No horse trading at donkey market: Pakistan’s oldest bazaar opens with unique donkeys and mules for sale

BADIN: One of Pakistan’s oldest and largest donkey markets opened its annual fair at Tando Ghulam Ali, attracting large crowds and colourful animals from across the country. High-breed donkeys and mules with unique names like Rocket, Missile, Kalashnikov, Modi, Kashmala, Sharmeela, Sheeri, Madhuri, Sheila, Heer Ranjha, and Yahoo stole the spotlight. This annual market, held […]

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19 h. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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20 h. ago Speaker Malik Ahmad summons suspended PTI MPAs for fair hearing

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has invited 26 suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs to present their case this Friday in his chamber. This move, under Article 10-A of the Constitution (which guarantees a fair hearing), comes after their suspension for causing chaos during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the June 16 […]

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23 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Intermittent rains likely

PESHAWAR – More intermittent rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber

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24 h. ago Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi’s legacy lives on as nation marks 19th death anniversary

LAHORE – Renowned Urdu poet, short story writer, and literary icon Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was remembered on his 19th death anniversary Wednesday for his timeless contributions to South Asian literature. Born on November 20, 1916, in Anga, Khushab, Qasmi spent his life exploring themes of poverty, justice, and human dignity. He passed away on July […]

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25 h. ago Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman join PM youth cricket trials at NED university

KARACHI – A special cricket trials event was held at NED University Ground in Karachi under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. Notable attendees included former Pakistan cricket captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Test cricketer Fakhar Zaman, and PML-N leader Rana Mashhood, who also serves as Chairman of the Youth Programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Rana Mashhood […]

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25 h. ago Shahbaz Sharif takes big legal step in Rs10 billion defamation case

Lahore — The Sessions Court in Lahore has taken a key step in Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Rs10 billion defamation suit against the founder of PTI. The court accepted Shahbaz Sharif’s request to include the legal notice sent to the PTI founder as part of the official court record. This move strengthens Sharif’s legal position […]

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26 h. ago Aurangzeb urges swift action on population surge and climate crisis

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday underscored the urgent need to tackle population growth and climate change, calling them two of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s future. Speaking at a World Population Day event hosted by the Ministry of National Health Services, he stressed that unchecked population growth was putting immense pressure on […]

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26 h. ago ATC extends Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in 31 cases until august 12

RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in 31 separate cases till August 12. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved cases linked to protests that took place on November 24 and 26. Bushra Bibi’s legal […]

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27 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif calls for reform and review of tariff commission

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an urgent reorganization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to improve its legal, administrative, and institutional performance. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the NTC’s overall operations and recent developments. The Prime Minister stressed the need for a third-party review […]

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30 h. ago PTI founder’s sons barred from politics due to British nationality: barrister Aqeel

Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, has said that the sons of the PTI founder cannot participate in Pakistani politics because they are British nationals. He emphasized that their foreign nationality and visa status do not allow any involvement in political activities under Pakistani law. Speaking on Wednesday, Barrister Aqeel accused […]

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42 h. ago Former DSP among five killed in separate firing incidents in DIKhan

At least five people, including a former Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a renowned legal expert, were killed in three separate firing incidents in Dera Ismail Khan district, police confirmed on Wednesday. The motives behind the attacks are said to be old rivalries, land disputes, and targeted violence. In the most high-profile incident, former […]

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44 h. ago UAE denies Golden Visa shortcut for Indians, says claims have no legal basis

The UAE government has shut down recent claims circulating online that the country is offering lifetime Golden Visas to Indian nationals in exchange for an upfront payment of ₹23 lakhs. The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) clarified that the process for obtaining a Golden Visa is strictly regulated by […]

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44 h. ago Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen to join Pakistan’s training camp for Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will join the national white-ball training camp ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The camp, which will run from July 9 to 15, will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Along with the […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan and Türkiye pledge stronger ties, eye $5 billion trade goal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]

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46 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Intermittent rains, heavy falls predicted

PESHAWAR – More intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday

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