6 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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11 h. ago 89 more Palestinians killed in brutal Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces have killed at least 89 more Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours. The attacks injured 513 people, including 31 civilians seeking humanitarian aid. The Gaza Health Ministry reported these casualties, raising the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to over 61,599. Furthermore, the ministry said they recovered 11 more bodies […]

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15 h. ago Gang using fake taxi apps to loot citizens in Lahore arrested

LAHORE – The police on Tuesday arrested a four-member gang involved in looting valuables from citizens through an online taxi

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18 h. ago NADRA launches online birth, death registration in union councils

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched an online system for the registration of births

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21 h. ago Cambridge announces A Level results 2025 today [How to Check Online]

ISLAMABAD – Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) will announce the results for the AS and A Level results for May-June

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33 h. ago Govt begins second phase of Hajj applications for 2026 pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: The second phase for the submission of Hajj applications for 2026 has officially commenced, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs now accepting applications via its online portal and designated banks. The application deadline is set for August 16, and pilgrims are required to submit their applications along with the first instalment of expenses. In […]

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33 h. ago Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi arrested for protesting against Indian Election Commission

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday detained senior opposition parliamentarians, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. They were arrested for launching protest drive against Election Commission’s ‘collusion’ with the ruling BJP, reported NDTV. Joint Commissioner of Police Deepak Purohit confirmed the detention but declined to give […]

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36 h. ago Instagram map feature sparks serious privacy concerns worldwide

Instagram has recently launched its new “Map Feature,” enabling users to share their real-time location with selected friends. While the tool promises better local content discovery and improved connectivity, experts have expressed growing concerns about its impact on user privacy. This location-sharing function mirrors Snapchat’s “Snap Map,” allowing people to view where friends are and […]

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39 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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41 h. ago Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for new gulf ferry service

Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved the first ferry service license for Sea Keepers International, a UK-based ferry operator. The service will connect Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On August 5, Sea Keepers International officially received permission to start operating ferry routes. This new service is expected to boost trade, […]

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42 h. ago  GB declares emergency in hospitals after fresh floods, volunteers’ deaths  

GILGIT – The district administration has declared an emergency in hospitals affected by the fresh flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan and death

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50 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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53 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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56 h. ago Upto 0.5m youngsters flock to PM’s Digital Hub in record time

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub has witnessed an unprecedented surge in registrations, with over 500,000 young individuals signing up within a mere two months, testament to the platform’s growing popularity and potential. This remarkable achievement underscored the government’s commitment to empowering youth through digital skills and opportunities. According to an official, the Digital […]

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56 h. ago Aseefa Bhutto pledges to address Utility Stores closure in NA

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has assured employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) that she will raise the issue of its closure in the National Assembly. The promise came after a meeting with USC Union office bearers, who briefed Aseefa Bhutto on the challenges faced by workers following the shutdown […]

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2 d. ago SCCI, PBCS inks MoU to work for strengthening trade, business cooperation

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at chamber house here on Saturday and attended by SCCI President Fazal Moqeem Khan and PBCS Vice Chairman […]

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3 d. ago Alhamra launches Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day celebrations

The Lahore Arts Council-Alhamra has launched a week-long celebration to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, featuring a range of cultural and artistic events. The celebrations began with a grand musical concert by renowned singer Jabar Abbas, whose soulful performance captivated a packed hall. His melodious renditions drew loud applause and left a lasting impression on […]

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3 d. ago POS, CCTV, and Online Sales: All you need to know about Business Surveillance in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Authorties in Pakistan are rolling out sweeping regulations that will bring sales tax–registered businesses under 24-7 digital surveillance,

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3 d. ago PMDC denies 80% MDCAT fee hike, confirms October 5 test date

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has dismissed claims that it raised the MDCAT 2025 fee by 80%. In a statement on Saturday, PMDC clarified that the fee had increased modestly—from Rs8,000 in 2024 to Rs9,000 in 2025, marking a 12.5% hike. The Council addressed growing concerns on social media, calling the circulating figures […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Romania to partner on AI, cybersecurity, and exports

Pakistan and Romania are moving toward stronger collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. On Saturday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi met Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad. They discussed launching joint ventures in software development, particularly targeting the European Union and Gulf markets. During the meeting, Stoenescu proposed signing a Memorandum […]

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