2 h. ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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2 h. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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4 h. ago Trump, Field Marshal talk counterterrorism, trade at ‘White House lunch’: ISPR

Discussions encompassed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, including trade, economic development, and cryptocurrency: ISPR President Trump expressed keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan: ISPR US president also commended the field marshal’s ‘leadership and decisiveness during a period of complex regional dynamics’ Army chief invited Trump to undertake […]

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5 h. ago 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank

Nine countries from the European Union have asked the European Commission to propose steps to end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the legality of these settlements under international law. According to a Reuters report published by The Times of Israel, foreign ministers […]

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5 h. ago PM calls stringent mechanisms to eliminate counterfeit medicines’ trade

Premier Shehbaz reiterates govt’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare to citizens Emphasizes provision of best possible healthcare facilities to the public remains govt’s top priority Vows no political interference would be tolerated in the implementation of health reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the deployment of advanced technology to eliminate […]

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5 h. ago Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability

The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]

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6 h. ago Xi talks with Putin over phone, discusses ‘worsening’ Middle East situation

Chinese President makes a four-point proposal for tackling the current situation BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views with a focus on the situation in the Middle East during a phone conversation on Thursday. In the phone call, Putin briefed on Russia’s views on the current situation in the Middle […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, urges immediate action from UN and global community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran on Thursday, urging the United Nations and the international community to act immediately to halt the military strikes and hold Israel accountable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, called the Israeli strikes a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, stressing that they contravene international law and […]

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9 h. ago UK PM urges Trump to show restraint after US approves strikes on Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to act with restraint after reports confirmed that the US approved plans to strike Iran. His spokesperson called on all sides to lower tensions and return to diplomacy. This appeal comes ahead of a key meeting in Geneva on Friday, where foreign ministers of […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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10 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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11 h. ago China, Russia urge Israel to halt attacks on Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

BEIJING/MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Thursday, strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, President Xi told Putin that China is ready to engage in talks with all […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan urges UN and global community to stop Israeli aggression against Iran

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned what it called unprovoked and illegal Israeli aggression against Iran, urging the United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Mahmood said that the Israeli military strikes are a direct violation of Iran’s […]

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11 h. ago PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package

ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]

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12 h. ago KP health procurement scandal: Rs1.19 billion medicines not delivered, no action taken yet

PESHAWAR – A major health procurement scandal has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where four companies failed to deliver medical supplies worth Rs1.19 billion despite receiving full payments. An official inquiry has confirmed serious irregularities in the procurement process. According to the report, the companies were paid large sums for essential items, including Rs45.5 million […]

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12 h. ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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14 h. ago Israeli Defense minister threatens to kill Iran’s supreme leader after hospital attack

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in response to the Iranian ballistic missile attack on Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva. Katz warned that Khamenei would pay the price for his crimes. Katz said Israel will begin targeting new strategic sites in Iran to eliminate threats […]

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14 h. ago North Korea condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns US and Europe against fueling war

North Korea strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes against Iran, calling them a “crime against humanity” and warning the United States and European powers to stop fueling the conflict. A spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry expressed “serious concern” over Israel’s military actions and accused it of killing civilians. The statement, released by North Korea’s state-run […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss OIC agenda ahead of Istanbul summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral and regional matters. The main focus of their conversation was the upcoming meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from July 21 to 22. Both […]

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15 h. ago CM Maryam launches more mobile clinics, vows free healthcare for all

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to providing free medical treatment across the province, calling it her top priority. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that the government is determined to make healthcare easily accessible for everyone. She also inspected […]

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