23 m. 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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4 h. ago New Property Tax Rates Announced with Key Changes for Active and Late Filers

The Board of Revenue’s Registration Branch has officially notified new property tax rates, marking the resumption of the online property registration system after a three-week hiatus. The updated tax structure includes notable increases, particularly in capital gains tax for properties based on the DC rate value. For properties valued up to Rs50 million, active filers […]

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5 h. ago Flood warning issued as Jhelum river water levels set to rise

The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a high-level flood warning for the Jhelum River, predicting severe flooding within the next 24 hours. Water inflow at Mangla Dam is expected to reach between 350,000 and 450,000 cusecs, raising concerns of widespread flooding in surrounding areas. Experts warn that heavy rainfall and increased water inflow will cause […]

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6 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan launches gender pay gap report and national action plan for equal pay

ISLAMABAD – Stakeholders at the launch of Pakistan’s Gender Pay Gap Report unanimously agreed on short, medium, and long-term objectives

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6 h. ago ICC refuses to cancel Netanyahu arrest warrant amid Gaza probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel’s request to withdraw arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. In its latest ruling published on the ICC website, the court also turned down Israel’s appeal to halt the ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories. The […]

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6 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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9 h. ago 3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, […]

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10 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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19 h. ago Ministries’ performance to be evaluated every two months following determination of key indicators: PM

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes enhancing ministries’ performance is ultimately about services delivery Expresses satisfaction over the stock market touching record levels this week, saying development reflected positive business sentiment Cabinet approves a 15pc increase in EOBI pension, effective from Jan 1, 2025   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the performance of ministries […]

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22 h. ago President Xi addresses Central Urban Work Conference, listing priorities for urban development

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the […]

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22 h. ago Israel strikes key Syrian institutions in Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria’s capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, after the Syrian defence ministry and military headquarters were also attacked. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit near the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus, the state-run Alekhbariya channel reported on Telegram, after Israel’s military said it […]

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24 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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24 h. ago Jhelum river near Mangla swells; PMD flags severe flood danger

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a significant flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, forecasting a sharp rise in water flow between 350,000 to 450,000 cusecs over the next 24 hours. This surge is expected to cause serious flooding in upstream areas, threatening communities along the riverbanks. The alert also warns that several […]

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25 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit near Syrian presidential palace and military sites

Israeli airstrikes struck areas near the presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday, causing tension to rise in the already fragile region. A Reuters witness confirmed seeing smoke rising from the area following the attack. The airstrike was one of several launched by Israel targeting strategic sites in Syria’s capital. According to Syrian state-run television, the […]

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29 h. ago NAB launches probe into Rs40b Kohistan scam, billions recovered

PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has officially launched a formal investigation into the massive Rs40 billion Kohistan corruption scandal, following startling new revelations and asset recoveries. This marks a significant escalation in the high-profile case. So far, NAB has recovered assets worth Rs25 billion, including over Rs1 billion in cash, foreign currency, and […]

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30 h. ago PAL launches Urdu translation of selected Russian short stories

Ambassador Albert sees huge potential in realm of Russian-Urdu translation Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr Albert Khorev on Tuesday

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31 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Widespread rains, heavy falls expected

PESHAWAR – Widespread rains with heavy and at times hefty falls are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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31 h. ago Key arrests expected as NAB launches formal probe into Rs40 billion ‘Kohistan corruption scandal’

PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched a formal investigation into alleged “Kohistan mega corruption scandal” involving Rs40

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44 h. ago Aurangzeb to Moody’s: Reforms are working, investment doors are open

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed Moody’s Investors Service on Pakistan’s economic reforms and efforts to re-enter global financial markets. He said Pakistan is moving forward with a reform-driven strategy and aims to launch its first Panda bond — a renminbi-denominated bond to be floated in China. The finance minister was joined by State […]

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