7 h. ago First Lady calls for united action to ward off breast cancer

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Tuesday called for united action involving government institutions, health professionals, media, and communities to raise awareness to combat breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Pakistan and the highest in prevalence in Asia. She made these remarks during a meeting with Founder and Honourary CEO of Pink Ribbon […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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11 h. ago Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid

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28 h. ago National Minorities Day President expresses resolve to build inclusive Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equal rights

President Zardari has called for a collective resolve to build an inclusive and stronger Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equality,

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36 h. ago Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India

MUMBAI: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target […]

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36 h. ago China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]

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37 h. ago Pakistan condemns India’s misleading claims over Field Marshal’s remarks in US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials slammed Indian External Affairs ministry for what it calls blatant distortion of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s

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41 h. ago UHS collaborates with Riyadh’s King Saud University in pharmacy education

LAHORE – Punjab’s Acting Governor and Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has called for legislation to

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42 h. ago Syria promises justice after Sweida hospital killing video emerges

Syria’s interior ministry on Monday vowed to hold those responsible for the killing of an unarmed man at a Sweida hospital accountable. The incident, captured on a newly surfaced video, sparked outrage and calls for justice. The ministry strongly condemned the act and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice, regardless of their affiliations. The […]

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43 h. ago KP health card scheme faces Rs28 billion irregularities probe

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Card scheme is under investigation after a report by the Auditor General revealed financial irregularities worth over Rs28 billion from 2017-18 to 2021-22. The findings raise serious questions about transparency and management in the province’s health sector. The audit exposed that 17 out of 48 hospitals listed under the scheme were not […]

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43 h. ago Celebrities must promote safety, Shahnila Akram urges Hania Amir

Shahnila Akram, wife of former cricket captain Wasim Akram, strongly reacted to actress Hania Amir’s recent motorcycle video. She stressed the importance of road safety and wearing helmets to protect lives. Her message aimed to raise awareness about responsible behavior on the roads. Sharing a screenshot of Hania Amir’s video on her Instagram story, Shahnila […]

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44 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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44 h. ago Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital

An Israeli strike on a tent near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City killed five people, including four Al Jazeera journalists and their assistant, police and hospital officials said. Among the dead was Anas Al Sharif, a reporter known for covering northern Gaza. Al Jazeera called Al Sharif “one of Gaza’s bravest journalists” and described the […]

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47 h. ago Azerbaijani president thanks Pakistan in phone call over Karabakh support

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday evening, during which Aliyev praised Pakistan’s consistent and strong support on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The conversation highlighted the close friendship between the two countries, built on shared values and mutual respect. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral […]

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55 h. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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57 h. ago Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional, int’l developments in phone call

Both leaders express grave concerns over dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday spoke with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, and both leaders reviewed Pak-Türkiye bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional and international developments, according to state media. “They also expressed grave concerns at the dire […]

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58 h. ago Alizeh Shah video with alleged boyfriend sparks backlash online

Popular Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah – known for her roles in hit dramas like Ehd e Wafa, Mera Dil Mera Dushman and Ishq Tamasha – has landed in hot water after posting a video with her alleged boyfriend on social media. The clip, shared by Alizeh late last night, shows a man – believed to […]

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61 h. ago PM lauds visionary role of President Aliyev in sealing Azerbaijan

Premier Shehbaz receives a telephone call from Azerbaijan president and discusses matters of mutual interest with him PM particularly appreciates the role played by US President in facilitating this historic deal that would now bring prosperity to the region It has always been a matter of duty for people of Pakistan to extend support to […]

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63 h. ago Sindh government and transporters end protest after violent clashes

Transporters in Karachi called off their strike on Sunday after reaching an agreement with Sindh government officials, following recent violent incidents and accidents in the city. The resolution came after days of tense negotiations aimed at restoring normalcy. The protests erupted after a tragic accident on Rashid Minhas Road on Saturday night, where a motorcycle […]

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3 d. ago Defence minister rubbishes Indian claims of downing Pakistan’s jets

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rejected claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India had shot down six Pakistani fighter jets during a conflict in May, calling the assertions “implausible” and “ill-timed.” “The belated assertions made by the Indian Air Force Chief regarding alleged destruction of Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor are […]

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