3 h. ago Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms

The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]

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4 h. ago Legal threat turns ugly: Yasir Hussain and Nadia Khan clash online

A heated online exchange took place between actor Yasir Hussain and host Nadia Khan. It started when Nadia warned unnamed actors and YouTubers to stop making personal remarks. She shared a video on Instagram, threatening legal action under civil, criminal, and PECA laws. Her message was serious and direct, though she did not name anyone. […]

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4 h. ago Sophia Hutchins’ Death In ATC Crash Sparks Confusion As Conflicting Reports Emerge

Conflicting details have emerged regarding the tragic death of Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner’s longtime friend and manager. Hutchins, 29, passed away in a devastating ATV accident near Caitlyn’s Malibu home just hours after the shocking death of soccer star Diogo Jota. The accident occurred around 11:30 am local time when Hutchins was reportedly riding the […]

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4 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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9 h. ago Lyari building collapse: 16 dead, dozens still buried under rubble

Karachi – July 5, 2025: At least 16 people, including three women and a child, lost their lives after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area early Friday morning. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city and once again raised serious concerns about construction safety standards. Rescue teams, including emergency responders and […]

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10 h. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

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11 h. ago China warns EU: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is unacceptable, citing U.S. threat

China has privately warned the European Union that it cannot allow Russia to lose the Ukraine war, according to an official briefed on the meeting. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this clear during a four-hour talk with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Brussels. He expressed concern that Russia’s defeat would allow the […]

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13 h. ago Tragedy in Lyari: Karachi building collapse kills 13, dozens trapped

At least 13 people have died after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Baghdadi area of Lyari. Rescue teams are working day and night to search for 25 to 30 people still trapped under the rubble. So far, ten people have been pulled out alive, but one remains in critical condition. Emergency has been […]

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17 h. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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17 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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17 h. ago PHC vacates stay on reserved seats, directs ECP to decide ANP’s application

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday lifted the stay order on the swearing-in of lawmakers nominated for reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly. The court also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide the distribution of these seats within 10 days. A two-member bench, comprising Justice […]

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18 h. ago NA committee suggests increasing MDCAT weightage for medical college admissions

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, proposed significant reforms to the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Thursday. The committee recommended raising the weightage of MDCAT scores for admissions to medical colleges to ensure that deserving students have a fair opportunity to pursue medical education. […]

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25 h. ago Heads roll as ‘shortage of humanity, sense of duty’ at DHQ hospital Pakpattan draws CM’s ire

Maryam Nawaz orders arrest of CO Health, MS DHQ hospital, besides dismissal of three lab technicians Listens to patients complaints about lack of care and medicine shortages despite availability PAKPATTAN/LAHORE: Outraged by what she witnessed and heard from the patients and their attendants, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday ordered the registration of a […]

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29 h. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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32 h. ago Emergency alert: PDMA warns of storms on 9th and 10th muharram

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy and stormy rains across Punjab on 9th and 10th Muharram. The rain spell is expected to begin on July 5. Authorities fear these conditions could affect religious processions and gatherings during Muharram. Therefore, the PDMA has advised the public and procession organizers to take necessary […]

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43 h. ago NDMA warns of widespread rains, flash floods starting Sunday

The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday advised vigilance as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods are expected to affect various parts of the country from July 6 to 10. Impact-based weather alerts from the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) warned that predicted monsoon activity combined with […]

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43 h. ago PA speaker files disqualification reference against 26 Opp MPAs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a disqualification reference against 26 PTI-backed opposition MPAs with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik said that he had already submitted the reference and today’s meeting was held to seek legal […]

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47 h. ago PA speaker moves ECP for disqualification of 26 ‘unruly’ SIC members

Reference accuses PTI-SIC members of deliberately disrupting proceedings, using inappropriate language, and defying requests to maintain decorum Malik Ahmad Khan asserts those who violated the constitutional oath have no right to remain part of the House ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a reference against 26 members of the Sunni […]

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48 h. ago Israel using criminal gangs to control aid flow in Gaza, Hamas says

GAZA: Amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas officials have raised alarm over Israel’s alleged support for armed groups operating in the region, which are said to be destabilizing security, looting humanitarian aid, and collaborating with Israeli intelligence services. A Hamas security official claimed that Israeli forces have been working to encourage the emergence of criminal […]

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49 h. ago Governor lacks power to dismiss KP government, says CM Gandapur

Peshawar – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, strongly rejected claims that the Governor of KP could topple his government. Speaking to media on Wednesday, he said Governor Faisal Karim Kundi “doesn’t have the authority” and claimed that “he can’t even win a councillor’s seat, let alone dismiss a democratically elected government.” Referring to […]

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