27 h. ago No bar on extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates, says Bilawal

PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the process. Ties between Pakistan and India have remained tense, further strained after New Delhi, without presenting evidence, […]

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36 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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38 h. ago Pakistan opens mining sector to US, China & Russia with equal bidding rights

In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global investment, Pakistan has invited companies from the United States, China, and Russia to bid for multibillion-dollar mining contracts, including the high-profile Reko Diq gold and copper project. The government is promoting an “open-handed policy” that ensures equal opportunity for all foreign investors, regardless of geopolitical alignments. […]

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39 h. ago Myanmar Junta defends record, says 93 child soldiers released

Myanmar’s ruling junta claimed on Friday that it had already released 93 children from military service, responding to a recent UN report that accused it of widespread child recruitment. The military stated that it had conducted a verification process last year, which resulted in the discharge of these minors, who were also given financial support […]

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39 h. ago Four injured in stabbing near Tampere shopping mall, suspect arrested

Four people were injured in a stabbing attack near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland’s third largest city, on Thursday. Police quickly arrested one suspect but said there were no signs of a terrorist or racist motive behind the incident. Authorities gave limited information on the condition of the victims but assured the public that […]

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40 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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40 h. ago US targets Iran’s oil trade and Hezbollah in new round of sanctions

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network accused of smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil and targeting a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. The Treasury Department announced these actions on Thursday, aiming to cut off key revenue sources fueling Iran’s regional influence and militant support. According to officials, the sanctioned network is operated […]

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41 h. ago Hanif Abbasi urges PTI to end stubbornness, says court will decide Imran Khan’s fate

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to adopt a more cooperative attitude towards government talks. Speaking on Thursday, he said the current leadership has repeatedly offered dialogue to PTI leaders, but their stubbornness has blocked progress. He emphasized that dialogue is the way forward to resolve political issues. Abbasi pointed out that PTI’s […]

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41 h. ago New York Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani accuses Trump of threats

NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate running for New York City Mayor, has alleged that US President Donald

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51 h. ago Nearly 50,000 cops to guard Muharram processions in big cities, says Memon

Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the Sindh government has made foolproof security arrangements for Muharram. He stated that the Chief Minister of Sindh held meetings with scholars from various schools of thought and reviewed the security plan for gatherings and processions during the […]

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53 h. ago Majida Abbasi murder case: cops accused of evidence tampering

KOTRI: In a significant development in the Majida Abbasi murder case, Jamshoro SSP Zafar Siddiq Jhanga has suspended ASI Ghulam Sarwar Qureshi and Constable Zakir Hussain Gopang from the Nooriabad Police Station following accusations of mishandling crucial evidence. The DNA sample obtained during the exhumation of Majida’s body mistakenly identified male DNA instead of female, […]

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53 h. ago LHC rules prosecution evidence reflected Imran’s involvement in May 9 conspiracy

Witnesses testimony prima facie reflected ‘conspiracy and abetment’ for offences committed on May 9 were perpetrated by the petitioner: court verdict LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled on Thursday that former prime minister Imran Khan was involved in the conspiracy behind the violent events of May 9, 2023, noting the prosecution evidence concerning offenses […]

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54 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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61 h. ago LHC rules Imran Khan involved in may 9 conspiracy, denies bail

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan’s post-arrest bail request, ruling that there is enough evidence to link him to the May 9, 2023, violence conspiracy. The court based its decision on statements from two police officers—Inspector Ismat Kamal and ASI Hassan Afzal—who confirmed Imran’s involvement in […]

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62 h. ago Sindh mobilizes 49,662 cops for muharram security, says Sharjeel Memon

Sindh’s Senior Minister for Information and Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced a detailed security plan for Muharram along with key education reforms during a press conference. He confirmed that over 49,000 police officers will be deployed across Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad to ensure safety during processions and gatherings. Specifically, 35,116 officers […]

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3 d. ago UNGA: Pakistan slams India over human rights abuses, state terrorism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, in a strongly worded statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accused India of widespread human rights abuses, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan. Responding to remarks made earlier by the Indian representative, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rabia Ijaz said she was compelled to reply to […]

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3 d. ago Update on ATM machines installation at railway stations in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI – Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said steps are being taken for the improvement of the railway stations

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4 d. ago Pakistan accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water under Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally raised concerns with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of weaponising the waters of the Western Rivers, a breach of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a submission to the PCA, Pakistan highlighted significant changes in India’s policy since April 23, 2025, suggesting that India’s actions could have […]

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4 d. ago Indian opposition slams Modi for concealing losses in May 7 air battle

ISLAMABAD: India’s opposition parties have launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, accusing it of hiding critical information about the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) losses during the May 7 air clash with Pakistan. Opposition leaders allege that the government is compromising national security by concealing facts and bowing to external pressures, including […]

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4 d. ago Sheikh Hasina stands accused: Denies role in deadly protest crackdown

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently a fugitive residing in India, has strongly denied all accusations of crimes against humanity related to the violent crackdown on protesters last year. According to her state-appointed defence lawyer, Hasina refutes the charges and will seek legal arguments to have the allegations dismissed. The trial against her, which […]

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