7 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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8 h. ago Nearly half a million Afghans return from Iran amid forced departure order

Nearly 450,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since June 1, the United Nations’ migration agency reported on Monday. This surge follows Iran’s order for undocumented Afghans to leave the country by July 6. From June 1 to July 5, a total of 449,218 Afghans crossed back into Afghanistan, raising the yearly return count to over […]

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8 h. ago Hong Kong proposes stricter prison visit rules citing national security

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new rules to limit visits to prisoners, including lawyers, doctors, and religious figures, citing national security concerns. The plan aims to prevent visits that allegedly influence inmates against the government. The Security Bureau told lawmakers that some visits have been abused under the guise of “humanitarian relief” to encourage prisoners […]

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9 h. ago China hits back at Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS aligned nations

China has strongly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries that align with BRICS’ “anti-American” policies. Trump announced the tariff threat following the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7, 2025), where the group rebuked unilateral tariffs and military actions against Iran and Israel. A spokesperson for […]

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9 h. ago NEOC alerts Pakistan to rising rivers and flood risks until july 10

The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a strong warning about moderate to heavy monsoon rains expected to continue across Pakistan until July 10. These rains, driven by moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea combined with a strong westerly weather wave, will likely cause both riverine and flash floods in multiple […]

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10 h. ago “Fix Karachi, fix Pakistan”: Interior minister sets national tone

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of Karachi’s well-being for the country’s overall progress, declaring that “if Karachi is healthy, Pakistan will be healthy.” He vowed that the federal government would do everything possible to address the city’s growing challenges, especially crime and smuggling. Speaking at an event at the Karachi Chamber of […]

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10 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir warns India of decisive response to any aggression

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad and addressed the graduating

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11 h. ago Pakistan launches bold AI plan to train 20,000 youth and fuel innovation

The Government of Pakistan has officially launched a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Plan aimed at transforming the country’s digital landscape. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) will lead the initiative, which includes establishing AI hubs, training centers, and innovation platforms nationwide. The project is designed to equip thousands of Pakistanis with future-ready […]

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12 h. ago Experts warn of national crisis as India’s water moves raise alarms

Water experts have raised serious concerns over India’s persistent water aggression, urging Pakistan to take urgent action to protect its precious water resources. They emphasized that water is not just a resource but the lifeline of the nation—and it must be defended with strong internal policies and long-term planning. According to experts, Pakistan’s internal weaknesses […]

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13 h. ago PA speaker asks why those disrupting  House cannot be disqualified like a PM  

LAHORE –  Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that if a prime minister can be disqualified for misstatement,

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13 h. ago South Africa captain  Mulder sets multiple records against Zimbabwe  

South Africa’s captain Wiaan Mulder delivered a record-breaking performance on the opening day of the second Test against Zimbabwe as

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16 h. ago Ceasefire talks between Israel,  Hamas in Doha end without breakthrough

DOHA – The first round of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas concluded in Doha

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31 h. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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32 h. ago Pesticide delays threaten cotton and rice crops, warns crop body

The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised serious concerns over delays in pesticide registration and import approvals, warning that these issues could severely impact farmers during crucial cropping seasons. In a letter sent to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, PCPA Executive Director Muhammad Sarwar Rahi stated that ongoing delays at the […]

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33 h. ago FPCCI urges nationwide shift to solar power for economic and energy relief

Pakistan can unlock major economic and environmental benefits by adopting solar energy across the country, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Saturday. During a meeting with a group of industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman, Shahid Imran, convener of FPCCI’s Regional Committee on Food, highlighted Pakistan’s over 300 sunny […]

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34 h. ago Naumaan Ijaz slams rising electricity prices, urges end to ‘200 unit mafia’

  As power tariffs continue to rise in Pakistan, actor Naumaan Ijaz voiced strong disapproval over increasing electricity bills, calling for relief for ordinary citizens already burdened by inflation. Amid widespread complaints, Naumaan took to social media to express his frustration over the recent tariff changes announced by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). […]

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34 h. ago Saif Ali Khan faces ₹15,000 crore loss as ancestral property declared ‘enemy property’

BHOPAL: In a major legal blow to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the Indian government’s decision declaring his ancestral properties in Bhopal as ‘enemy property’ under the Enemy Property Act, 1958. The ruling could strip Khan of properties worth over ₹15,000 crore. The court’s verdict follows a 2014 […]

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35 h. ago Khawaja Asif calls Gaza ‘today’s Karbala,’ urges muslim world to break silence

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has drawn a powerful comparison between the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the tragedy of Karbala, urging immediate action from the Muslim world. Speaking to media on Sunday, Asif emphasized the moral duty of Islamic nations to rise against injustice and support Palestinians facing relentless violence. Reflecting on the […]

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36 h. ago Young Huzaifa leads Pakistan’s medal haul at South Asian Karate championship

Pakistani karatekas made the nation proud at the South Asian Karate Championship 2025 in Colombo, securing a total of nine medals. Among the standout performers was young Huzaifa Arshad, who claimed gold in the under-10 category with a powerful display of skill and determination. The women’s team also made a strong impact, especially Areesha Nadeem, […]

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37 h. ago China expands Taiwan strait flight path, Taipei warns of rising tensions

China has opened a third extension to its M503 flight path near the Taiwan Strait, drawing a sharp protest from Taipei, which called the move “unilateral” and destabilizing. The newly added W121 extension runs close to the sensitive median line that has traditionally served as a buffer between Taiwan and mainland China. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs […]

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