91 m. ago Cricket West Indies announces ticket promotion for T20I series against Pakistan

FLORIDA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has launched a special ticket promotion for the upcoming T20 International series against Pakistan,

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98 m. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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2 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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5 h. ago Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]

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5 h. ago Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued

Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]

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5 h. ago Monsoon batters Balochistan; Six dead as rains continue until july 8

Several districts of Balochistan have been hit by ongoing monsoon rains, turning streets and low-lying areas into water channels. The second spell of the monsoon season began today and is expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 17mm of rain was recorded in Barkhan and 6mm in Khuzdar […]

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6 h. ago Good news about increase in salaries of govt employees from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has officially issued a notification for a 10 percent increase in running basic salaries of

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10 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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16 h. ago Toyota Yaris 1.3 and 1.5 Expected Prices in Pakistan after New Taxes; Full List here

Pakistan’s auto industry is seeing yet another round of price hikes as top automakers continue to revise rates upward. As

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16 h. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan women’s team gears up for Ireland tour with Karachi camp

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that a comprehensive skills and fitness training camp for the national women’s cricket team will be held in Karachi from July 7 to August 2. The camp is being organized in preparation for the team’s upcoming tour of Ireland, where they will play a three-match T20I series. A […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high-level meeting of the special task force established to streamline pilgrimage travel. The meeting, chaired by […]

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19 h. ago KP on high alert as PDMA warns of increased risk of GLOFs as monsoon rains intensify

ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has raised a warning regarding the heightened risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the province’s glacial regions due to the ongoing heavy rains and flash floods. A recent advisory issued by the PDMA indicates that the increase in temperature and subsequent melting of glaciers, […]

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20 h. ago Widespread monsoon rains with heavy falls expected in Pakistan till July 10

ISLAMABAD – Widespread monsoon rains with heavy to very heavy falls are expected in Pakistan from July 5 to July

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20 h. ago Commercial Property Rent in Punjab to increase after New 16pc Taxes

KARACHI – Renting commercial space in Punjab just got more expensive as government implemented a 16% sales tax on the

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20 h. ago Stay alert: Glacial flood risk raises alarm in Gilgit and KP

Authorities have issued a flood warning due to rapid glacier melting in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The rising temperatures are causing glaciers to melt faster than usual. This has increased the risk of glacial lake bursts, which can trigger sudden and powerful floods. Such floods could damage homes, roads, and farmlands in nearby areas. Rescue […]

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22 h. ago Property Transfer Fee Calculator: CDA’s Revised Charges after July 2025 Update

ISLAMABAD – Major development for Islamabad real estate as Capital Development Authority CDA jacked up Transfer Fees, driving up cost

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24 h. ago Sugar prices in Pakistan rise again, cross Rs196 per kg in some areas

Sugar prices in Pakistan have increased once again, with a fresh hike of Rs2.32 per kilogram, pushing the maximum retail price to Rs196 per kg, while the national average now stands at Rs184.92 per kg, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The new data reveals that in just one week, sugar has become […]

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25 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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26 h. ago Tarbela dam spillways to open as rising water sparks flood alert

Due to continuous heavy rainfall in northern areas, authorities have decided to open the spillways of Tarbela Dam to manage the rapidly increasing water levels. This move aims to prevent pressure build-up and potential structural risk. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that opening the spillways could raise the Indus River’s water flow to […]

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