92 m. ago Fire ravages Millennium Mall in Karachi, shopkeepers blame delayed response

KARACHI: A devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday at Millennium Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi destroyed at least 250 shops and left merchandise worth billions of rupees in ruins. The fire reportedly started around 3:50 am on the rooftop, where generators and chillers were installed, and quickly spread to the third and […]

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2 h. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves increase by $46 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $17,004.5 million as of June 13, 2025. According to the data released

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2 h. ago Pakistan achieves over 99% drop in polio cases, says health minister

ISLAMABAD – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that Pakistan has achieved a remarkable 99% reduction in polio cases, highlighting the government’s firm commitment to eradicating the disease entirely. Speaking at a joint session of Gavi and the Polio Oversight Board (POB) via video link, the minister represented Pakistan and shared key updates on the […]

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2 h. ago Iran arrests 24 alleged Israeli spies over “image tarnishing” plot

Iranian police have arrested 24 people accused of spying for Israel. The arrests were announced on Thursday in a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency. Officials claim the group tried to harm the image of Iran both online and offline. Brigadier General Kiumars Azizi, the police chief of west Tehran, said the suspects worked to […]

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3 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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4 h. ago SpaceX starship explodes during routine test at Texas launch site

HOUSTON – SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project faced another setback as Starship 36 exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase launch facility in Texas late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:00pm local time and was described as a “catastrophic failure” by Cameron County officials. A video released by local authorities showed the rocket […]

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4 h. ago ‘Armed Forces are our identity’: Youth pledge support to Pak Army during DG ISPR’s Karachi visit

KARACHI – Pakistani youth extended support for the Army during Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations’s

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4 h. ago Gold extends losses for 4th day in Pakistan, falls to Rs358,595 amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Thursday, extending losses to a fourth day amid sluggish demand in the

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4 h. ago Congo virus claims 3 more lives in Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan is witnessing a worrying rise in Congo virus cases, with three more deaths reported in the last three days. Two patients passed away in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while one more case was confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total death toll to five in recent days. Two infected individuals died while receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical […]

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5 h. ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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6 h. ago Two teenage sisters commit suicide in Rawalpindi due to poverty

RAWALPINDI – In a tragic incident, two teenage sisters committed suicide in the Girja Road area of Rawalpindi reportedly due

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10 h. ago Sindh imposes new condition for college admission 2025 [Check Merit Lists Date]

KARACHI – The Sindh education department has made it mandatory to submit the father’s domicile while the requirement to present

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11 h. ago UK Pound sheds value against Pakistani rupee significantly – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Thursday registered significant decline of Rs2.67 as

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11 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pakistani rupee exchange rates today – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.20 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday after

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20 h. ago 150 shops damaged in fire erupted at Karachi’s shopping mall

A fire that broke out here in a shopping mall located on Rashid Minhas Road, damaged 150 shops on the third floor of the building, while the first and second floors were partially affected. According to spokesperson of the Rescue 1122, the fire which erupted in the early hours of Wednesday, was brought under control […]

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24 h. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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25 h. ago Karachi endures another hot and humid day; light rain expected tomorrow

KARACHI: The city experienced intense heat on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to 39.9°C at the official weather station due to a stalled sea breeze. The conditions were further aggravated by 53% humidity, with some areas reporting even higher temperatures — 40.7°C at Jinnah Terminal and 40.5°C in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates that […]

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25 h. ago CM calls for preservation of Indus delta to ensure environmental justice

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of protecting water resources on Tuesday, marking “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.” He stressed that water is vital for life and preserving natural resources is a collective responsibility. In his message, CM Shah highlighted the significance of raising awareness about desertification, drought, and […]

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26 h. ago Heat and power outages worsen health crisis for chronic patients in Karachi

KARACHI: The ongoing hot and humid weather, combined with prolonged power outages, is significantly affecting patients with chronic illnesses in Karachi. Doctors at Civil Hospital report a surge in emergency admissions, particularly among heart patients, diabetics, individuals with high blood pressure, and epilepsy sufferers. Dr. Imran Sarwar, Emergency In-charge at the Civil Hospital, shared that […]

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26 h. ago Deputy director dismissed for harassment at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University

KARACHI: Abdul Rashid Mullah, the deputy director of Finance and Accountant at Lyari’s Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University (BBSUL), has been terminated due to allegations of harassment and misconduct. The university’s inquiry committee made this decision after a detailed investigation into complaints lodged by female students, which revealed unethical conduct on Mullah’s part. In a statement, […]

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