25 m. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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38 m. ago ICC refuses to cancel Netanyahu arrest warrant amid Gaza probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel’s request to withdraw arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. In its latest ruling published on the ICC website, the court also turned down Israel’s appeal to halt the ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories. The […]

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4 h. ago Dirham stages recovery against Pakistani rupee – 17 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) registered significant recovery against Pakistani rupee in open market where it

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4 h. ago 3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, […]

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4 h. ago Lion cubs among 23 wild cats rescued in Punjab wildlife crackdown

An illegal network involved in the sale and purchase of big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards, has dismantled by Punjab Wildlife Rangers. In a series of operations, authorities recovered 23 big cats, several of them hidden in private homes. Among the seized animals were multiple lion cubs, officials confirmed. In Lahore, Wildlife Rangers have […]

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4 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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19 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit near Syrian presidential palace and military sites

Israeli airstrikes struck areas near the presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday, causing tension to rise in the already fragile region. A Reuters witness confirmed seeing smoke rising from the area following the attack. The airstrike was one of several launched by Israel targeting strategic sites in Syria’s capital. According to Syrian state-run television, the […]

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22 h. ago Govt slashes sugar import after IMF warning and political pressure

In a surprising policy shift, the government has reduced its planned sugar import from 300,000 metric tonnes to just 50,000 metric tonnes. This change comes amid strong opposition from domestic sugar millers and growing concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over violations tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan programme. The Trading Corporation of Pakistan […]

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23 h. ago NAB launches probe into Rs40b Kohistan scam, billions recovered

PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has officially launched a formal investigation into the massive Rs40 billion Kohistan corruption scandal, following startling new revelations and asset recoveries. This marks a significant escalation in the high-profile case. So far, NAB has recovered assets worth Rs25 billion, including over Rs1 billion in cash, foreign currency, and […]

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24 h. ago PAL launches Urdu translation of selected Russian short stories

Ambassador Albert sees huge potential in realm of Russian-Urdu translation Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr Albert Khorev on Tuesday

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25 h. ago Key arrests expected as NAB launches formal probe into Rs40 billion ‘Kohistan corruption scandal’

PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched a formal investigation into alleged “Kohistan mega corruption scandal” involving Rs40

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26 h. ago Police recover crucial evidence regarding death of Actor Humaira Asghar Ali

KARACHI –  The mysterious death of television actress Humaira Asghar has prompted a full-scale investigation, with police confirming the recovery

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27 h. ago Pak rupee continues recovery spree against UK Pound – 16 July 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee has recorded further recovery against the UK Pound in open market as GBP Sterling’s buying rate

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36 h. ago Supreme Court emphasizes dignity in taxpayer recovery process

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must ensure the dignity of taxpayers during the tax recovery process. The ruling, issued by a three-judge bench led by Justice Munib Akhtar, dismissed the FBR’s petition challenging a high court order. It emphasized that any notice issued by the […]

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38 h. ago Aurangzeb to Moody’s: Reforms are working, investment doors are open

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed Moody’s Investors Service on Pakistan’s economic reforms and efforts to re-enter global financial markets. He said Pakistan is moving forward with a reform-driven strategy and aims to launch its first Panda bond — a renminbi-denominated bond to be floated in China. The finance minister was joined by State […]

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41 h. ago CM Health Vigilance Squad launched to boost service delivery in public hospitals

Maryam Nawaz stresses continued provision of free medicines in all government hospitals, ordering action against facilities failing to publicly announce this availability LAHORE: As part of the ongoing reform to revitalize the Punjab’s public healthcare system, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday approved the formation of the CM Health Vigilance Squad, to closely monitor the […]

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43 h. ago Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary return after historic ISS trip

LOS ANGELES – Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary safely returned to Earth alongside NASA veteran Peggy Whitson, concluding the Axiom-4 mission after 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The team’s capsule, launched by SpaceX, landed in the Pacific Ocean near Southern California early Tuesday morning. The mission was organized by Texas-based Axiom […]

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43 h. ago Reham Khan launches Pakistan republic party to shake up politics

Reham Khan has officially launched a new political party, the Pakistan Republic Party, promising to bring fresh leadership and challenge Pakistan’s long-standing political dynasties. The announcement was made at the Karachi Press Club, marking what she described as the beginning of a people-centric movement aimed at breaking elite control over Parliament. While addressing the media, […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan’s exports to North America jump 10%, led by US market

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s exports to North America increased by 10.19% during the first 11 months of FY2025, reaching $5.91 billion, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The United States remained the leading destination, driving most of the growth in textile and clothing shipments. Nearly 94% of exports to North America went to […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan’s cotton imports surpass local output amid policy concerns

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s cotton and yarn imports have soared to $4.24 billion in fiscal year 2025, crossing the country’s domestic production for the first time, according to official data. Industry experts have blamed tax policies and poor weather for this surge. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported a 61% increase in textile-related imports, while textile […]

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