47 m. ago “Leave Haifa and Tel Aviv now”: Iran’s army chief threatens big retaliation

Iran’s Chief of General Staff, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a chilling warning to Israeli civilians, urging them to evacuate the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv immediately. In a video message broadcast on Iranian state media, he stated that the military responses launched so far were merely preliminary warning actions — the […]

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90 m. ago “No power can break Balochistan’s bond with Pakistan,” declares DG ISPR

Karachi – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, asserted on Tuesday that a few terrorists backed by India cannot shake the unbreakable bond between Balochistan’s people and the state of Pakistan, which is rooted in shared religion, culture, and traditions. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering at Jinnah […]

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2 h. ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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3 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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3 h. ago First monsoon spell to hit Pakistan from June 25, says Met Office

KARACHI: Pakistan is set to experience its first monsoon spell from June 25 to July 2, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Deputy Director of the Met Office, Anjum Nazir Zegham, stated on Tuesday that Karachi would begin seeing cloudy weather starting from June 19, with chances of drizzle in the mornings and evenings. […]

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5 h. ago New missile used by Iran as retaliation against Israel’s attacks

Iran’s Ministry of Defense has vowed to continue retaliatory strikes against Israel, declaring its intent to “break the back” of the Zionist regime. In a live interview with Press TV, ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Iran’s armed forces will deliver “devastating blows” to Israel in response to recent aggression. General Talaei-Nik stated that […]

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6 h. ago DG ISPR hails Youth Power in Pakistan’s Defense during Jinnah University Visit

LAHORE – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited Jinnah University for Women

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7 h. ago Asim Munir warns India: Talks on terrorism coming, big shifts ahead

Field Marshal General Asim Munir announced that Pakistan will soon hold talks with India on terrorism. Speaking in Washington D.C. to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, he said the world would witness major developments soon. He discussed national security, regional conflicts, and Operation Banyan Marsus. Munir also shared Pakistan’s firm and calculated response to Indian […]

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9 h. ago Israeli hacker group claims major cyberattack on Iranian bank Sepah

An Israeli-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Iran’s Bank Sepah, reportedly destroying all its data. The group, known as Gonjeshke Darandeh, posted about the attack on social media platform X. According to the Times of Israel, the hackers alleged that Bank Sepah was funding Iran’s ballistic missile program, military nuclear […]

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15 h. ago Canadian Dollar weakens against Pakistani Rupee today – 17 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar dropped by 50 pasias to settle at Rs205.5 in open market of

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18 h. ago Kashmir’s voice echoes in the heart of British power: A defining moment for justice

Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir diplomacy is often a quiet art, deliberate, measured, and restrained. But

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29 h. ago Iran says 45 women and children killed in Israeli strikes, warns of strong response

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has revealed that 45 women and children were killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past three days, with dozens more injured across the country. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani shared these details during a televised interview on Monday. Mohajerani stated that Israel has effectively declared war on Iran, targeting both residential […]

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30 h. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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31 h. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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33 h. ago State Bank keeps Policy Rate steady at 11pc to maintain economic stability

KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11pc, as inflation trends and

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33 h. ago Senate urges FBR to set clear limits for arrests in tax fraud cases

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to define clear thresholds for allowing arrests in tax fraud cases under the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26. Lawmakers stressed the need for fairness and clarity before granting such powers. In the current proposal, FBR seeks powers to arrest individuals, […]

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33 h. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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34 h. ago Israel vows Tehran will ‘pay the price’ after deadly missile strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a boiling point as Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa early Monday, killing at least eight civilians and injuring over 100 others. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that residents of Tehran would “pay the price, and soon.” The predawn attacks caused widespread damage across […]

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34 h. ago India moves students to safer areas in Iran after Israeli strikes

As deadly airstrikes continue in Iran, India has taken urgent steps to move its students to safer areas within the country. Israel launched multiple attacks across Iran on Friday, targeting even critical sites like oil refineries in Tehran. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities, sparking fears of a full-blown regional war. The Indian […]

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38 h. ago New timings for free vehicle emission testing booths in Lahore

LAHORE – The Environment Protection & Climate Change Department of Punjab has updated the schedule for free vehicle emission testing

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