6 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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7 h. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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9 h. ago Pakistani creators get Veo 3: Google’s AI video tool goes global

Google has expanded access to its advanced creative AI tools, Veo 3 and Flow, to users in over 150 countries, including Pakistan. These tools allow users to convert photos into dynamic eight-second videos with sound using AI-powered photo-to-video features. Google made the announcement on Friday, highlighting the growing popularity of these tools among global users. […]

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10 h. ago Sheikh Hasina’s trial begins as top cop confesses in tribunal

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted for crimes against humanity. The charges stem from a deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024 that left up to 1,400 people dead. Prosecutors announced the indictment after the country’s International Crimes Tribunal resumed trials of officials linked to Hasina’s ousted government. Former police chief […]

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10 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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10 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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10 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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10 h. ago Karachi clash: Policeman killed, rangers man injured in gunfire

A personal grudge led to a deadly shootout between a policeman and a Rangers sepoy in Karachi’s Site area on Friday. Constable Waseem Ahmed Abro, aged 30, was shot dead while Rangers sepoy Mohammed Noman was injured during the confrontation. Both men arrived at the scene on separate motorbikes and in plain clothes before exchanging […]

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10 h. ago China to take active part in promoting comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia: FM

KUALA LUMPUR: China is ready to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia through a more proactive approach, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. China is willing to work with Australia to prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges, maintain the momentum of improvement in bilateral ties and properly manage their […]

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10 h. ago Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along

KUALA LUMPUR: China and the United States should work together to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his hope that the […]

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13 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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13 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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15 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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18 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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