91 m. ago PM wants JMC to be a tertiary care center of international standards

PM Shehbaz lauds Chinese company for preparing world-class concept design for the hospital without any compensation Expresses satisfaction over inclusion of solar energy, better utilization of natural light, water recycling and steps to ensure greenery in design Directs Jinnah Medical Complex system be digitally integrated with other hospitals in Islamabad Instructs all steps related to […]

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6 h. ago Supreme Court orders release of 39 foreign prisoners including Indians

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Review Board has ordered release of 35 foreign men and four women prisoners immediately, directing the government to send them back to their respective countries as they completed their jail term. The hearing of the case was held in the Supreme Court Lahore Registry. The foreign prisoners were serving […]

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7 h. ago Pak Army steps up relief work in flood ravaged KP as deaths toll crosses 300

BUNER – Additional contingents of Pakistan Army reached flood-ravaged district of Buner as rescue and relief operations continue in full

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10 h. ago Pakistan races toward cashless future with digital wallet boom

Pakistan is making fast progress toward a cashless economy. The government has set ambitious goals to increase digital financial services. By the end of fiscal year 2025–26, the aim is to reach two million active digital merchants. The number of mobile and internet banking users is expected to grow from 95 million to 120 million. […]

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21 h. ago Over 222 killed as catastrophic rains, cloudburst wreck country’s northern areas

KP worst hit with 210 deaths and vast damage to infrastructure, property and crops GB and AJK also suffer with death toll and damages to infrastructure, KKH also blocked at various points due to landslide Pakistan Army helicopter carrying flood relief supplies tragically crashed in Bajaur, killing all five personnel on board Field Marshal Munir […]

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22 h. ago SDMA warns tourists against traveling to hilly areas amid severe weather threats

The Director General of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Sardar Waheed Khan, strongly advised tourists on Friday to cancel any travel plans to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) due to continuous monsoon rainfall, the risk of cloudbursts and the peril posed by bridges near nullahs and rivers, warning that the extreme weather conditions could […]

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23 h. ago PM directs NDMA to set up flood emergency cell, step up relief efforts

PM Shehbaz orders national disaster management watchdog to coordinate with provinces to speed up rescue work, deliver essential supplies to flood-hit areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to step up relief and rescue operations across flood-hit regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) […]

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24 h. ago Premier Shehbaz inaugurates Chinese textile group’s SEZ in Islamabad

Prime Minister says the initiative would facilitate technology transfer, skill development, and sustainable industrial growth Meets with the company’s delegation, expressing Pakistan’s willingness to ‘take bilateral ties to new heights’ Assures the delegation of facilitation for setting up the zone as part of industrial component of CPEC Expresses Pakistan’s desire to set up more such […]

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24 h. ago New Petrol, Diesel Prices in Pakistan from August 16 after big cut in HSD

ISLAMABAD – Federal government slashed diesel prices while keeping petrol rates unchanged, passing relief to the masses in ‘Azadi gift’.

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27 h. ago Supreme Court introduces revamped 2025 rules to modernize legal procedures

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has officially unveiled the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, replacing the previous set of rules from 1980. This move is part of the court’s ongoing commitment to modernizing the judicial system and incorporating digital tools to streamline procedures in line with global legal practices. The new rules, which were formulated […]

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29 h. ago Pak Army leads KP Flood Relief; Hundreds saved in Swat, Bajaur

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Army is leading from front in rescue and relief efforts after torrential rains wreaked havoc across upper Khyber

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38 h. ago 1500 prize bond draw August 2025 today: Results, winners list

1500 prize bond draw results: The National Savings Centre in Faisalabad is all set to hold the draw No. 103

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50 h. ago Putin Backs Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts Ahead of Alaska Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, ahead of a high-stakes summit between the two leaders scheduled for Friday in Alaska. More than three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin said the Trump administration is showing “genuine and active” interest in […]

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51 h. ago Corps Commander, DG Rangers & IG Police pay tribute at Quaid’s mausoleum on Independence Day

KARACHI: On Independence Day, the Corps Commander Karachi, Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), and Inspector General of Police Sindh visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay tribute to the father of the nation. Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir, Commander of the 5 Corps Pakistan Army Karachi, laid a floral wreath at […]

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56 h. ago Sydney Sweeney breaks social media silence after ad backlash

After weeks of staying out of the social media spotlight following the controversy surrounding her American Eagle ad, Sydney Sweeney has returned to Instagram, but not to address the backlash. Instead, the Euphoria star used her comeback post on August 13 to promote her upcoming film Americana, which is set to hit theaters on August […]

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58 h. ago Pakistan proposes global plastic credit fund at stalled UN talks

At a major UN summit in Geneva, Pakistan proposed a global system to trade plastic credits and fund cleanup efforts. Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik introduced the idea during the fifth round of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty. His proposal called for a “global plastic fund” that allows polluting nations to compensate […]

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61 h. ago Israeli Army Chief approves core plan for new Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the “basic concept” for a new large-scale offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza, marking a major step in Israel’s ongoing military campaign. According to The Guardian, citing Reuters, the Israeli military announced that Zamir had endorsed the central framework for the operation in the […]

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2 d. ago Courts directs FIA to proceed as per law over blasphemy allegations against ex

Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post LAHORE: A district court judge in Lahore directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to proceed under the law if any cognizable offense was made out after receiving the opinion of the Ulema Board on a petition seeking an FIR against former […]

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3 d. ago BHC seeks centre, Balochistan replies to plea against internet shutdown in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and the Balochistan Advocate General (AG) to a petition against the shutdown of internet services in the province. A two-member BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmad Haleemi issued the directives while hearing […]

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3 d. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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