6 h. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, urges immediate action from UN and global community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran on Thursday, urging the United Nations and the international community to act immediately to halt the military strikes and hold Israel accountable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, called the Israeli strikes a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, stressing that they contravene international law and […]

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14 h. ago PM Shehbaz urges swift finalization of national industrial policy to boost local manufacturing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to quickly finalize the National Industrial Policy in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he emphasized the importance of resolving industrial sector challenges and speeding up local manufacturing growth. The Prime Minister said domestic industries are key to achieving export-led economic […]

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14 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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15 h. ago Pakistan urges UN and global community to stop Israeli aggression against Iran

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned what it called unprovoked and illegal Israeli aggression against Iran, urging the United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Mahmood said that the Israeli military strikes are a direct violation of Iran’s […]

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15 h. ago KP health procurement scandal: Rs1.19 billion medicines not delivered, no action taken yet

PESHAWAR – A major health procurement scandal has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where four companies failed to deliver medical supplies worth Rs1.19 billion despite receiving full payments. An official inquiry has confirmed serious irregularities in the procurement process. According to the report, the companies were paid large sums for essential items, including Rs45.5 million […]

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19 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza as global focus shifts to Iran conflict

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the last 24 hours, local health officials reported. Many Palestinians feel their suffering is being overlooked as the world’s attention turns to the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Gaza health ministry confirmed that 40 people died on Wednesday due to Israeli […]

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28 h. ago Vehari locality submerged in sewage for six months as drainage repair work halts midway

VEHARI: Residents of W-Block in Peoples Colony, Vehari, have been enduring unsanitary conditions for the past six months due to a broken drainage system and overflowing sewage. The crisis has left the community in distress, with no substantial relief from local authorities. The Municipal Committee Vehari has been accused of negligence, turning the area into […]

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28 h. ago LHC seeks proposals for relocating Tollinton Market to address environmental concerns

LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for proposals regarding the relocation of animals from the Tollinton Market, a move aimed at improving the environment, controlling smog, and protecting groundwater. The court was hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog control. Amicus curiae Izat Fatima suggested that officials visit […]

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35 h. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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37 h. ago Survey: 60% of Americans reject military action against Iran

A new YouGov/The Economist poll, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, reveals that 60% of Americans oppose military involvement in Iran. Only 16% believe the U.S. should take military action. The survey reflects growing public dissatisfaction with aggressive foreign policy and a clear preference for peaceful resolutions. The report shows that 56% of Americans […]

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38 h. ago Punjab earmarks Rs5 billion for upcoming local body elections

LAHORE – The Punjab government has officially allocated Rs5 billion in its 2025–26 budget to conduct long-awaited local body elections, aiming to restore grassroots democracy across the province. According to official sources, the allocated funds will cover all necessary arrangements for the electoral process, which is expected to take place during the upcoming fiscal year. […]

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39 h. ago Hunza hotel partially sealed after vlogger exposes sewage dumping into Attabad Lake

Authorities have sealed a portion of a hotel in Hunza after a viral video by a foreign travel vlogger revealed that the hotel was dumping sewage directly into Attabad Lake. The video, shared by George Buckley on Instagram, sparked public outrage and immediate action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the local district administration. […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan begins action to block over 4.9 million mobile SIMs linked to expired CNICs

ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has started the process of blocking more than 4.9 million mobile SIM cards issued against expired or invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). The Ministry of Interior directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take action following recommendations from NADRA. According to officials, SIMs registered with canceled, expired, or […]

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42 h. ago Major fire engulfs Karachi shopping mall, no casualties reported

A large fire broke out late Tuesday night at a shopping mall in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar area, rapidly spreading and consuming a significant part of the building. Firefighters rushed to the scene to control the blaze, which caused widespread concern among local residents. At least 12 fire brigade vehicles arrived promptly after emergency calls, along with […]

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42 h. ago US lawmakers seek to restrict Trump from starting military action against Iran

WASHINGTON – As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, US lawmakers from both parties have taken steps to prevent former

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55 h. ago Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran, vows not to kill Khamenei “for now”

US President Donald Trump has intensified his verbal assault on Iran, stating on social media that the United States knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not take action against him “for now.” Trump’s provocative remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where Israel and Iran continue […]

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3 d. ago Israeli PM suggests killing Iran’s supreme leader would end conflict

The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would “end” the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday as he refused to rule out taking the action amid the highly volatile regional conflict. “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu said […]

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3 d. ago CTD submits final challan in Karachi airport suicide attack case

KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has submitted the final challan in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) regarding the Karachi airport suicide attack case. The attack, which occurred on October 6 last year, resulted in the deaths of two Chinese nationals and injuries to several others, including a local citizen, according to the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. […]

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3 d. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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