2 h. ago Five dead, four injured as vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Kurram district

KURRAM: At least five people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Kurram district on Friday morning, according to local police. The accident took place in Para Chamkani Gondal, where the vehicle, traveling from Spin Ghar Manro to Sadda Bazaar in Lower Kurram, lost control […]

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2 h. ago Senate stakes high: PPP courts Fazlur Rehman for KP power play

Political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of the upcoming Senate elections. On Friday, a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a crucial meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political scenario and explore possible cooperation. The meeting included key figures like KP […]

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4 h. ago Tesla set to debut in India with Mumbai showroom launch on july 15

Tesla is officially stepping into the Indian market, with its first showroom set to open in Mumbai on July 15. The new Tesla experience centre will be located at Bandra Kurla Complex, one of the city’s top business hubs. This launch marks the electric vehicle giant’s formal entry into the world’s third-largest car market. Despite […]

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5 h. ago Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1

In a new escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning of a 35% import tax on Canadian exports beginning August 1. The warning marks a renewed push in Trump’s aggressive trade policy, with similar letters reportedly sent to over 20 countries this […]

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6 h. ago World population day 2025 highlights youth empowerment and informed choices

ISLAMABAD – World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” Coordinated by the United Nations, the […]

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6 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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6 h. ago Relief for Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor as Court says NO to YouTube Channel ban

ISLAMABAD – Digital crackdown on dissent journalists has been stopped as Pakistan court reversed ban on scores of channels including those

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6 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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6 h. ago Karachi teen girl found dead after attack in Khokhrapar, four held for questioning

A 16-year-old girl was found dead after being attacked in Karachi’s Khokhrapar area on Thursday, police reported. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley near Madina Mosque in Sector D-1. According to Khokhrapar police, the girl, Areeba, was preparing lunch for her father at her uncle’s house when she was taken shortly after leaving. […]

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7 h. ago Special Savings Certificates: Rs5,300 profit announced on Rs100,000 investment

ISLAMABAD – The Central Directorate of National Savings has slashed the profit rates on Special Savings Certificates with effect from

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7 h. ago Nadeem Baig urges drama industry to avoid violent content after Sana Yousuf’s murder

Famous director Nadeem Baig has reacted strongly to the tragic murder of TikToker Sana Yousuf, calling it a warning sign for Pakistan’s drama industry. He emphasized that violent scenes should not be shown on television as they can negatively influence society. In a recent interview with Maliha Rehman, Nadeem Baig discussed various topics, including his […]

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7 h. ago Bodies of Balochistan bus attack victims sent to hometowns as leaders vow justice

DERA GHAZI KHAN – The bodies of nine passengers killed in a tragic terrorist attack in Balochistan were sent to their native towns across Punjab on Friday. Civil and military officials received the bodies before dispatching them to cities including Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh. The victims were traveling on […]

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7 h. ago Former Bangladesh police chief admits to crimes against humanity amid crackdown trial

DHAKA – Former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Mamun, has confessed to committing crimes against humanity during a violent government crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. The shocking admission came during the reopening of court proceedings on Thursday. The confession is part of an ongoing trial at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), which is […]

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7 h. ago Israeli strike hits Gaza clinic, kills eight children in aid Queue

GAZA CITY – At least 66 people, including eight children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday, Gaza’s civil defence agency confirmed. The children were standing in line for nutritional aid outside a clinic in Deir el-Balah when the strike hit. The clinic, run by U.S.-based charity Project Hope, was providing life-saving treatment […]

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8 h. ago US stresses stronger economic ties with Pakistan, highlights mineral sector opportunities

WASHINGTON – The United States has once again emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation with Pakistan, with a special focus on the country’s emerging critical minerals sector. Mary Bishoping, the Trump administration’s point person for South and Central Asia, made these remarks during her address at the annual Pakistan Mango Festival, held at the […]

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8 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, has filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration. He alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution during his detention by US immigration authorities. Khalil’s lawyers submitted the claim against the Departments of Homeland Security and State on Thursday. The law requires that such claims be […]

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8 h. ago Business community announces nationwide strike on july 19 against finance act and labor policy

Pakistan’s business community has strongly protested against the Finance Act 2026 and the proposed provincial labor policy, calling these measures harmful to businesses. They have announced a nationwide strike on July 19 to voice their concerns. The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) stated that major trade organizations across the country are supporting the […]

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8 h. ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion mark, highest since march 2022

KARACHI – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.93 billion in a single week, reaching a total of $20.02 billion as of July 4, 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks the highest level of reserves since March 18, 2022, reflecting growing economic stability. The central bank’s own reserves saw a […]

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9 h. ago Jemima raises alarm over threats to Imran Khan’s sons amid ongoing solitary confinement

LONDON – Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has voiced deep concern over threats reportedly made against her sons if they attempt to visit their father in Pakistan. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jemima said her children, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are being warned of arrest if they travel to meet […]

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16 h. ago 87 killed, 149 injured in rain fury since June 26 as flood fears mount

At least 87 people have been killed and 149 others injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, according to figures released Thursday by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, reported 29 deaths including 15 children, while the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded 30 deaths, 14 of them […]

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