4 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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5 h. ago Lift operator arrested for sexually assaulting boy at Karachi hospital

KARACHI: A lift operator at Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital in Karachi has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy. After the assault, the accused, identified as Abdul Waheed, reportedly gave the boy Rs100 and instructed him not to tell anyone. However, the boy confided in his father, Rashid Ahmed, who had been […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan pledge joint action on border security

  Kabul: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to work closely on regional security and border concerns after a high-level diplomatic meeting in Kabul. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Thursday. The meeting happened on the sidelines of the framework signing for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway […]

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5 h. ago Batteries stolen from flood warning post disrupt monitoring system

Unknown thieves have stolen six batteries from a flood warning post located on Nullah Leh at Pirwadhai, disrupting the flood monitoring system. The theft led to the disconnection of the post from the main flood control room, triggering an immediate response from the flood monitoring staff. Upon arrival, the staff discovered broken locks and missing […]

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6 h. ago Heavy rains claim dozens of lives in Punjab, emergency declared

LAHORE: Sections 144 have been imposed across Punjab, and a state of emergency declared in several districts, after torrential monsoon rains triggered flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 60 people in the last 24 hours. Authorities have warned of more rainfall over the next few days, as the National Disaster Management Authority […]

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6 h. ago CEO Caught on Jumbotron at Coldplay Concert Sparks Affair Allegations | VIDE

A tech CEO found himself at the center of cheating allegations after being caught in an intimate embrace with a coworker on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday night. The viral moment, which was shared widely on social media, showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot caught […]

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7 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s parents suspect their daughter may have been murdered

LAHORE: For the first time since the discovery of actress Humaira Asghar’s body in a Karachi flat, her parents have addressed the public, denying several claims about their involvement and the circumstances surrounding her death. Her father clarified that he had learned of her passing through relatives, and later confirmed it through the police. He […]

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7 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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7 h. ago SCO FM’s Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin Summit: Wang Yi

TIANJIN: On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Tianjin. When meeting the press with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev after the meeting, Wang Yi […]

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7 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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8 h. ago Investigation deepens into Humaira Asghar’s mysterious death, former staff under scrutiny

KARACHI: The investigation into the death of actress and model Humaira Asghar, whose decomposed body was found in her flat in the Defense area of Karachi, has intensified, with local authorities examining multiple angles of the case. Asghar, who was found dead in her flat on July 8, 2024, had been unreachable since October 7, […]

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8 h. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise by $23 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $19,957.1 million as of July 11, 2025. According to the data released

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8 h. ago ‘Empowering Innovation: Roadmap for Startups’ launched in Pakistan

KARACHI – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday launched its report “Empowering Innovation: Roadmap for Startups”

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9 h. ago Per Tola Gold price drops to Rs355,100 in Pakistan after fresh decline

KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed another drop as prices moved down by Rs900 to Rs355,100 in line with

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9 h. ago Karachi braces for thunderstorms on July 19, warns met office

Karachi is likely to receive thunderstorms and rain on Saturday, July 19, as monsoon currents sweep across much of Sindh. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that rain chances are increasing across the province. Karachi’s temperature is expected to stay between 28°C and 36°C until the weekend. The city experienced its first monsoon spell on […]

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9 h. ago EU, Pakistan boost ties at 10th political dialogue in Brussels

The 10th Political Dialogue between the European Union and Pakistan was held on July 17 in Brussels, where both sides discussed strengthening their bilateral relationship and regional cooperation. The EU was represented by Olof Skoog, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. This high-level meeting focused on important political, security, and multilateral […]

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10 h. ago NDMA warns of flood threat after 54 deaths in heavy rainfall

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 54 new deaths and 227 injuries in rain-related incidents across Pakistan in the last 24 hours. Since June 26, heavy monsoon rains have caused 178 deaths, injured 491 people, damaged 678 homes, and killed 126 livestock. Punjab has been the hardest hit province with 103 fatalities, followed by […]

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12 h. ago Trump’s Pakistan visit still unconfirmed, says foreign office

The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan has said it is unaware of any planned visit by US President Donald Trump. Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan told Reuters on Thursday that he could not confirm media reports about Trump’s possible trip to Islamabad in September. Local TV channels had cited unnamed sources saying Trump might visit Pakistan […]

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12 h. ago NDMA predicts heavy rains, flash flood risk in next 24 hours

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, warning of intense rainfall across multiple regions in the next 24 to 48 hours. The authority has urged citizens—especially those in low-lying and flood-prone areas—to remain prepared and cooperate with emergency teams if evacuation becomes necessary. According to the NDMA spokesperson, Rawalpindi and Islamabad […]

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13 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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