2 h. ago Bushra seeks early hearing of plea against £190m case conviction

Apetition has been moved to Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday for early hearing of plea seeking suspension of Bushra Bibi’s seven years imprisonment sentence in 190 million pounds case. The petitioner took the position that according to judicial policy, bail and suspension of sentence applications are heard on a priority basis. The petitioner’s case […]

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3 h. ago Dar confirms 27th Constitutional Amend ‘about to arrive’, assures ‘transparent process’

Deputy PM vows robust debate, no ‘haphazard’ passage of bill, saying govt consulting PPP and promising to take all allies on board Dar urges tabling of amendment first in Senate for ‘professional input’ PPP to finalise stance after CEC meeting, says Sherry Rehman as Bilawal confirmed govt approached party DPM Dar blames 2021 policy on […]

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3 h. ago KU students plant 2,000 mangroves to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day

More than 2,000 mangrove saplings were planted off Karachi’s coast in a student-led effort to restore the city’s natural defences against rising seas and storm surges, and to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day. Over 100 Mass Communication undergraduates from the University of Karachi joined the Mangrove Crew’s student-led safari to Kaderu Island, off Rehri Gothon […]

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5 h. ago Four injured as cafeteria blast rocks Supreme Court building

ISLAMABAD: At least four people were injured in an explosion at the cafeteria of the Supreme Court on Tuesday. According to officials, police, security staff, and rescue teams quickly reached the site and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable. According to preliminary investigations, the explosion occurred […]

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7 h. ago Int’l Maritime Conference ’25 opens in Karachi to explore Blue Economy potential

KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference (IMC-25) commenced at Karachi Expo Centre, held concurrently with the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25). Organized under the auspices of Pakistan Navy in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the conference brings together policymakers, naval professionals, industry leaders, and maritime experts from around the world to discuss […]

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8 h. ago Chinese ambassador urges U.S. business community to seize opportunity for closer ties

WASHINGTON: The Chinese ambassador to the United States has praised the Busan Summit for recalibrating the direction of bilateral relations, and called on the American business community to seize the opportunity to boost bilateral ties. Ambassador Xie Feng made the remarks at the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) 2025 China Operations Conference & Dinner via video link […]

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8 h. ago Amin Mukaty: Pakistan’s Marathon Prodigy on the Global Stage

LAHORE: At just 23 years old, Karachi-based runner Amin Mukaty is rapidly cementing his place as one of Pakistan’s most promising long-distance athletes. Having recently clocked an astonishing 2:48:47 at the 129th Boston Marathon to become Pakistan’s fastest male finisher, Mukaty is now setting his sights on completing the Six World Marathon Majors and elevating […]

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10 h. ago Experts urge unified action on water, food and climate crises

Experts at the Pakistan Water Week 2025 conference warned that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable resilience unless water, food, and climate challenges are addressed through a single, integrated policy framework. They stressed that tackling these issues separately weakens national preparedness and called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities. The event, themed “From Scarcity to […]

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10 h. ago Dick Cheney, the most powerful US Vice President in history, dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications, his family confirmed. Cheney, considered one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, played a key role in shaping presidential power and US foreign policy under George W. Bush. He also expanded the office of the vice president […]

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11 h. ago Blue economy can unlock $100bn potential for Pakistan, says Aurangzeb

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called the blue economy a “game changer” for Pakistan’s growth. He said the maritime sector could generate $100 billion by 2047 if developed strategically. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference in Karachi, he stressed the need for policy continuity. He noted that the maritime sector […]

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14 h. ago Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy in a ‘good spot’

KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economy was in a “good spot”, crediting the country’s recent stability to improved macroeconomic indicators and “geopolitical tailwinds”. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) in Karachi, Aurangzeb said the combination of economic recovery and strong international partnerships had […]

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14 h. ago Karachi erupts after dumper kills man, injures wife; truck set on fire

KARACHI – Citizens in Karachi set a garbage dumper truck ablaze late Monday night after it fatally hit a motorcyclist and injured his wife on Nishtar Road, police said. The tragedy quickly escalated into violence when shots were fired at the crowd during the chaos. According to South DIG Syed Asad Raza, 23-year-old Shahzeb Shahid […]

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31 h. ago ‘See you in court’, Saba Qamar files legal case against journalist

LAHORE: Saba Qamar has announced she will be taking legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif after he made allegations about her past. The controversy erupted following Qamar’s comments about Karachi during a recent podcast appearance. When asked if she would ever consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress responded firmly, “Astaghfirullah, never!” She went on […]

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31 h. ago Six police officers injured in attack on North Waziristan DPO’s vehicle in Bannu

BANNU: Six police officers were injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of the North Waziristan District Police Officer (DPO) near Mamash Khel town in Bannu district, an official reported. Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan confirmed the incident, explaining that the attack took place on Miranshah Road, which connects Bannu […]

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31 h. ago Zahid Ahmed issues apology after backlash over ‘all influencers will go to hell’ remark

KARACHI: Actor Zahid Ahmed has apologized after facing significant backlash for his controversial comments about content creators. His remarks, in which he suggested that social media influencers “will go to hell,” sparked widespread criticism. In a video shared on social media, the actor expressed regret for his statement, saying, “I feel guilty that I declared […]

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32 h. ago No constitutional amendment without political unity: Ahsan Iqbal

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that any constitutional amendment would only be possible once political consensus is achieved, amid growing debate over proposed changes to the Constitution. Speaking to journalists in Karachi, Iqbal refrained from sharing details on the reported 27th Constitutional Amendment, saying it would be premature to comment […]

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32 h. ago Sindh Rangers arrest key Khawarij militants in Karachi operation

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers have arrested three most wanted terrorists affiliated with the militant outfit Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in Karachi’s Manghopir Road, Kunwari Colony area. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the arrested men were identified as Zaidullah alias Zaido, Noor Zada, and Hazrat Usman. The suspects were close associates of Khawarij leader Shams […]

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37 h. ago Floods and landslides leave 15 missing in Papua, mostly children

JAKARTA – At least 15 people, primarily children, are reported missing and are feared dead after floods and landslides struck Indonesia’s easternmost Papua region following heavy rainfall, local authorities said on Monday. Thirteen of the victims were children aged between eight and 17 years, police chief Alfredo Agustinus Rumbiak of the remote Nduga area told […]

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38 h. ago Five security officials injured in attack on police convoy in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN – At least five security officials were injured on Monday when the convoy of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) came under attack in North Waziristan. According to police sources, the squad of DPO Waqar Ahmed was ambushed on the Bannu–Miransha Road near Mamash Khel. While DPO Waqar Ahmed narrowly escaped unharmed, five […]

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39 h. ago Four bodies found in Balochistan under mysterious circumstances

TURBAT: In a disturbing incident, four dead bodies were discovered in Buleda, a part of Balochistan’s Kech district, local police confirmed on Monday. The victims had gone missing a week ago after leaving their homes for a picnic and had not been in contact with their families. According to authorities, a local herdsman stumbled upon […]

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