4 h. ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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4 h. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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8 h. ago US targets Iran’s oil trade and Hezbollah in new round of sanctions

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network accused of smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil and targeting a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. The Treasury Department announced these actions on Thursday, aiming to cut off key revenue sources fueling Iran’s regional influence and militant support. According to officials, the sanctioned network is operated […]

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23 h. ago Stuck in limbo: Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan after Germany suspends refugee programme

ISLAMABAD: Afghan refugees, who fled their homeland after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, now find themselves in limbo in Pakistan as Germany suspends its humanitarian admission programme. The programme, which began in 2022, aimed to offer asylum to vulnerable Afghans, including women and human rights activists, but it has now been put on […]

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24 h. ago U.S. cracks down on Iran’s oil trade network and Hezbollah’s financiers

The United States has announced new sanctions on a business network involved in Iranian oil trade and a Hezbollah-linked financial group. The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed these actions are part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran’s economy and Hezbollah’s financial system. These sanctions aim to cut off illegal financial sources funding terrorism and instability. […]

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24 h. ago Governor lacks power to dismiss KP government, says CM Gandapur

Peshawar – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, strongly rejected claims that the Governor of KP could topple his government. Speaking to media on Wednesday, he said Governor Faisal Karim Kundi “doesn’t have the authority” and claimed that “he can’t even win a councillor’s seat, let alone dismiss a democratically elected government.” Referring to […]

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28 h. ago Parliament warns of rising climate threats, criticizes disaster response systems

ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change voiced serious concern on Thursday over Pakistan’s growing climate challenges and the poor performance of its disaster response systems. Officials and lawmakers discussed glacier melting, flood risks, and ineffective early warning systems. During the session, committee member Sahibzada Sibghatullah criticized the current warning system, calling […]

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29 h. ago Disqualification reference filed against 26 sunni ittehad council members

  According to sources, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad submitted the reference to the Election Commission. The move came after opposition members caused disruption and damage during the assembly meeting held on June 27. During the session, opposition members reportedly raised loud protests and created disorder. In response, the Speaker suspended the membership of 26 […]

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30 h. ago Major relief for power consumers using 100 to 500 units monthly

ISLAMABAD – In a welcome move for electricity users across Pakistan, NEPRA has approved a reduction in the base power tariff for those consuming 100 to 500 units monthly. This decision is expected to bring much-needed financial relief to millions of households. According to details, NEPRA has approved a decrease of up to Rs. 1.15 […]

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32 h. ago Opposition gains ground in KP assembly as reserved seats reshuffle power balance

PESHAWAR – A major political shift has taken place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) restored 25 reserved seats, strengthening the opposition’s hand. This reshuffle has increased the opposition’s total strength to 52 members, intensifying the pressure on the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) has […]

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32 h. ago Deadly heatwave grips Europe, leaves 8 dead and triggers crisis measures

A severe early summer heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least eight lives and forcing emergency measures in several countries. Spain, France, and Italy reported heat-related deaths, while authorities across the continent issued red alerts, battled wildfires, and even shut down power reactors. Spain saw four casualties, including two people who died in a […]

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33 h. ago UK parliament bans Palestine action as terror group amid rising tensions

British lawmakers have voted to officially ban the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, labeling it a terrorist organisation. The decision follows a series of disruptive protests, including one last month where activists damaged two aircraft at a Royal Air Force base in southern England. Palestine Action, known for its direct-action tactics, has long targeted UK companies […]

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43 h. ago Govt decides to administer IPV injections to children up to 15 years

The government of Pakistan has decided to administer inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) injections to children up to 15 years old in an effort to combat the polio virus, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the initiative, driven by recommendations from global anti-polio organizations, will target children in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar during a […]

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50 h. ago Ruling alliance gets 2/3 majority as ECP awards Reserved Seats to PML

ISLAMABAD – Power realigned as Election Commission of Pakistan handed reserved seats to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party

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52 h. ago Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk as peace hopes fade

KYIV – A Russian-appointed official has claimed that Moscow’s forces now fully occupy Ukraine’s Luhansk region, one of the four territories illegally annexed by Russia in 2022. If true, this marks the first region completely seized after more than three years of war. Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-installed leader in Luhansk, told Russia’s state TV that […]

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54 h. ago Blast in Bajaur claims lives of assistant commissioner, 3 others; 11 injured

A powerful explosion rocked the Sadiqabad area of Bajaur on Wednesday, killing four people including Assistant Commissioner Nawagai Faisal Ismail, and injuring at least 11 others. The blast occurred near Phatak Mela Ground, causing panic in the region. According to police sources, the bomb exploded close to a gathering area, resulting in the deaths of […]

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56 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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57 h. ago KP government to buy drones and boats to improve flood response

Following the tragic flood in Swat that claimed fifteen lives, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced plans to strengthen its emergency response capabilities. The government will purchase new flood-fighting equipment, including drones and water rescue boats. According to sources, the Relief Department has prepared to buy 30 drones. Ten H-30 transportation drones will each carry […]

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57 h. ago Iran prepared to mine Strait of Hormuz after US, Israel strikes: sources

Tensions escalated in the Gulf last month as US intelligence revealed that Iran had loaded naval mines onto vessels, indicating possible plans to block the Strait of Hormuz. This move followed Israel’s missile strikes on Iranian sites on June 13 and raised alarms in Washington about the risk of a wider conflict impacting global trade […]

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59 h. ago New per unit electricity price of all slabs as Nepra cuts base tariff for FY2026

ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday issued its much-anticipated decision regarding a reduction in base

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