97 m. ago Saif Ali Khan stabbing accused says FIR is completely fabricated

MUMBAI – The man accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has filed a bail plea, claiming the charges against him are false and that the FIR is based on a fictional account. He maintains that he had no involvement in the January attack. Mohammad Shariful Islam, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, was arrested two […]

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1 hour ago Five TTP terrorists killed, eight captured in major Malakand CTD raid

MALAKAND – In a major counterterrorism operation on Saturday evening, security forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists and arrested eight others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district. Two suspects were also injured during the operation. The raid was conducted in the Mehrday area of Dargai tehsil and targeted members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban […]

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16 h. ago Five Khawarij killed, eight lassoed in Malakand operation: local official

MALAKAND: At least five terrorists were killed, and eight others were arrested in a joint operation carried out by police, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and other security agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district on Saturday, according to police. According to the police, the operation was carried out in the Sakhakot and Mehrday areas of tehsil […]

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18 h. ago China unveils new measures to boost reinvestment by foreign enterprises

BEIJING: China has introduced a new set of policy measures aimed at encouraging foreign-funded enterprises to reinvest in the country. The measures, detailed in a circular jointly released by seven key government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Bank of China, […]

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21 h. ago KP CM faces arrest as court upholds warrants in liquor & arms case

In a major legal development, a judicial magistrate in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The action comes after Gandapur failed to appear in court and sought exemption in a nearly eight-year-old criminal case related to the alleged recovery of illegal arms and liquor. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir […]

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21 h. ago KP Ali Amin Gandapur faces Arrest Warrants in Liquor, Arms Case

ISLAMABAD – More trouble for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as court issued arrest warrants in the recovery

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27 h. ago NAB arrests eight key suspects in Rs40bn Kohistan mega corruption scandal

PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a major breakthrough in the Rs. 40 billion Kohistan mega corruption

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44 h. ago Yousuf Raza Gilani fully acquitted in TDAP scandal after court clears him of all charges

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been acquitted in all remaining cases related to the mega corruption scandal in the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), bringing an end to a prolonged legal battle. On Friday, an anti-corruption court cleared Gilani of charges in 14 remaining cases, just days after […]

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44 h. ago Five dacoits killed in police encounters across Punjab, CCD takes action

SIALKOT: Five notorious dacoits were shot dead in four separate police encounters across Punjab in the cities of Lahore, Okara, Sialkot, and Chiniot, according to reports. The encounters occurred as Crime Control Department (CCD) teams engaged in operations to apprehend suspected criminals. The first encounter took place in Lahore’s Nawankot area, where an accused dacoit, […]

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46 h. ago Five suicide attackers captured as forces foil border infiltration

In a major security success, Pakistani forces arrested five alleged suicide attackers while foiling an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan. The operation took place on July 17 around 5:00 PM, when militants tried to illegally cross into Pakistani territory. Acting swiftly on intelligence reports, security teams established checkpoints at five key […]

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47 h. ago Lahore zoo slashes ticket prices by 50% after taking back control

In a citizen-friendly move, Lahore Zoo has cut ticket prices by 50% for several key recreational facilities. The discount was introduced shortly after a private management firm exited its contract, and the zoo came back under full government control. Officials say the step aims to make the zoo more affordable and increase the number of […]

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48 h. ago China desks proposed to boost investment and trade in Pakistan

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed setting up dedicated “China desks” in key public institutions to ease investment processes for Chinese businesses. This move aims to strengthen industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These “China desks” will offer Chinese investors centralized support, including regulatory guidance, project assistance, and […]

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48 h. ago 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates complete practical training in China

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his happiness as the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates successfully completed their hands-on training in Shaanxi Province, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s agricultural development. The graduates received practical training in key areas such as water-saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agricultural production, and […]

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49 h. ago Punjab, Bangladesh vow stronger trade and agriculture partnership

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a productive meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan on Friday to strengthen ties in trade, agriculture, and industry. Both sides agreed to boost cooperation in these key areas to benefit their economies and promote mutual growth. During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz emphasized that Pakistan […]

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50 h. ago NA defence committee backs PIA sale, urges flag, logo retention

The National Assembly’s Defence Committee has shown full support for the government’s decision to privatise Pakistan International Airlines Company Ltd (PIACL). However, the committee emphasized that the airline’s national identity must be protected. Members insisted that PIA aircraft should continue to display the Pakistani flag and its iconic logo, both seen as key symbols of […]

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53 h. ago NAB announces crackdown on fraudulent public land allotments

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced a nationwide crackdown against fraudulent allotments of public land in partnership with provincial governments. NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed revealed this during a cheque distribution ceremony held at NAB Lahore on Thursday. The operation aims to hold accountable those involved in illegal housing schemes and protect […]

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57 h. ago Chairman NAB initiates disbursement of Rs3.20bn among Eden scandal victims

National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore has initiated the disbursement of Rs3.20 billion among Eden Housing Scam victims. The cheque distribution ceremony, held at NAB Lahore, was graced as Chief Guest by Chairman NAB, Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmad. The event was conducted under the supervision of Director General NAB Lahore, Mr. Ghulam Safdar Shah. In […]

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64 h. ago Lift operator arrested for sexually assaulting boy at Karachi hospital

KARACHI: A lift operator at Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital in Karachi has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy. After the assault, the accused, identified as Abdul Waheed, reportedly gave the boy Rs100 and instructed him not to tell anyone. However, the boy confided in his father, Rashid Ahmed, who had been […]

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66 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s parents suspect their daughter may have been murdered

LAHORE: For the first time since the discovery of actress Humaira Asghar’s body in a Karachi flat, her parents have addressed the public, denying several claims about their involvement and the circumstances surrounding her death. Her father clarified that he had learned of her passing through relatives, and later confirmed it through the police. He […]

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3 d. ago New Property Tax Rates Announced with Key Changes for Active and Late Filers

The Board of Revenue’s Registration Branch has officially notified new property tax rates, marking the resumption of the online property registration system after a three-week hiatus. The updated tax structure includes notable increases, particularly in capital gains tax for properties based on the DC rate value. For properties valued up to Rs50 million, active filers […]

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