15 h. ago Justice Mansoor urges release of judicial commission meeting minutes

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has called on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to make public the minutes of all its meetings held under the tenure of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. In a letter dated June 25 addressed to the JCP secretary, Justice Shah expressed concern over the […]

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17 h. ago CM Maryam orders arrest over 20 child deaths at Pakpattan hospital

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched a surprise inspection of DHQ Hospital Pakpattan following the tragic deaths of 20 children between June 16 and 22. She held the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Adnan Ghaffar, and the Chief Health Officer criminally responsible for negligence, ordering their immediate arrest. During her visit, the CM heard complaints from distraught […]

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17 h. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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19 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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22 h. ago PSX hits record high as investor confidence grows amid rising reserves

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend on Friday, with the KSE-100 index crossing the 131,000 mark for the first time in history. During intraday trading, the index surged by 593.89 points, reaching 131,280.54 — a gain of 0.45 percent. This rise reflects growing investor confidence, fueled by strong foreign exchange reserves and […]

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33 h. ago Court reserves verdict on Shehbaz’s plea in defamation suit against PTI founder

Additional Sessions judge hears arguments before reserving the verdict to be announced on July 10 LAHORE: A lower court in Lahore on Thursday reserved its verdict, to be announced on July 10, on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s petition to make the legal notice a part of the record in his defamation suit against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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40 h. ago France urges Iran to release detained couple held for over three years

PARIS – The French government has demanded the immediate release of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens who have been imprisoned in Iran for more than three years. Officials in Paris say the case against the couple is baseless and politically motivated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the couple’s detention is […]

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44 h. ago Likud ministers push Netanyahu to annex West bank before Knesset break

Fifteen Israeli cabinet ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have signed a petition urging immediate annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The push comes ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The ministers, joined by Knesset […]

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56 h. ago PTI leadership reaffirms unity, vows to defend KP govt under Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has reaffirmed its unity and resolute commitment to defending the party’s provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under the leadership of Imran Khan. At a press conference held on Wednesday, senior PTI figures emphasized the party’s unwavering support for the former prime minister, declaring that no amount of pressure could […]

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64 h. ago PM Shehbaz celebrates historic 42% tax revenue growth, pushes for digital reforms

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a record 42% rise in federal tax revenue during FY 2024–25 — the highest in a decade. While chairing a high-level meeting to review FBR’s digitization and reform progress, the prime minister was […]

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65 h. ago AJK judge jailed for defying Supreme court in drug dealer’s release

HAVELI, AJK – Police arrested Sessions Judge Raja Imtiaz Ahmad on Wednesday for contempt of court after he unlawfully released a major drug suspect, defying a Supreme Court directive. The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, sentenced Judge Imtiaz to three days in jail. The judge […]

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68 h. ago US pauses some missile shipments to Ukraine amid stockpile concerns

The Pentagon has temporarily stopped sending certain air defense missiles and precision weapons to Ukraine due to low stock levels, according to sources familiar with the decision. This slowdown affects some of the weapons promised by the previous US administration. Among the delayed shipments are air defense interceptors, which Ukraine uses to defend against Russian […]

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69 h. ago June sees 78 terror attacks in Pakistan, 100 dead and 189 injured

Pakistan witnessed a surge in terrorist violence in June 2025, with 78 attacks carried out by the extremist group “Fitna Al-Hindustan.” These incidents claimed 100 lives and left 189 people injured, according to a report released by a terrorism-focused think tank. In response, security forces intensified counter-terror operations across the country. Throughout June, authorities eliminated […]

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69 h. ago PSX hits historic high as investor confidence grows amid economic stability

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, crossing the 129,000-point mark for the first time in history. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 benchmark index surged by 1,251.46 points, reaching a record-breaking 129,450.46 points. This bullish rally was driven by investor optimism fueled by fresh equity allocations in the federal budget and […]

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3 d. ago National tally rises to 14 as another polio case of 2025 reported in KP

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) on Tuesday confirmed the 14th case of polio in Pakistan this year, with the latest case reported from North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Polio Reference Laboratory of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the fresh case, a 19-month-old child, brings the total number of polio cases […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan confirms 14th polio case of 2025, reported from North Waziristan

North Waziristan – Pakistan has confirmed its 14th polio case of 2025, with the latest infection reported from North Waziristan. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the Polio Reference Laboratory, the affected child is 19 months old and is currently receiving medical care. So far this year, 8 cases have been recorded in […]

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3 d. ago Imran Abbas urges producers to delay film releases during Muharram

Pakistani actor and model Imran Abbas has appealed to film producers and distributors to avoid releasing movies during the first ten days of Muharram out of respect for the sacred Islamic month. He emphasized the spiritual importance of this time and called for collective observance across the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Abbas […]

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3 d. ago Naseeruddin Shah defends Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash over casting in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has strongly supported Diljit Dosanjh, who faced criticism for working with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. Shah took to Facebook to clear the air and back Diljit’s decision. Shah emphasized that Diljit was not responsible for casting Hania Aamir; instead, the director made the casting choices. […]

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3 d. ago Bank Alfalah debit card fees in latest schedule of charges from July 2025

KARACHI – Bank Alfalah has released its updated Schedule of Bank Charges (SOBC) for the period July to December 2025,

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3 d. ago Deepika Padukone praises Brad Pitt’s comeback role in ‘F1: the movie’

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone recently shared her excitement over Brad Pitt’s performance in the newly released sports drama F1: The Movie. She took to Instagram to post a brief but impactful message, writing, “Brad Pitt. That’s it, that’s the post. IYKYK,” showing her admiration for the Hollywood icon. The film, released globally on June 27, […]

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