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 “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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23 h. ago Hundreds evacuated from Iran being sent to homes across Pakistan

Pakistani officials say hundreds of students and pilgrims, who were evacuated after Israeli strikes on Iran, will be transported to their homes across Pakistan today, Wednesday, after they were brought a day earlier to Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province, which borders Iran. Commissioner of Quetta, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, said 545 pilgrims and […]

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30 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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31 h. ago Three Pakistani schools shortlisted for ‘world’s best school prizes’ 2025

Three schools from Pakistan have been shortlisted for the prestigious “World’s Best School Prizes” 2025. Two of the schools are from Lahore, while one is from Quetta. The global awards are organized by T4 Education and are considered among the world’s most respected educational honors. Schools are judged under strict standards across five categories, including […]

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31 h. ago Pakistan signs $1 billion deal with ADB to boost financial reforms

Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $1 billion financing agreement. The deal includes both Islamic and traditional financing methods. It will support Pakistan’s economic reforms over the next five years. Officials say this agreement reflects growing international trust in Pakistan’s financial direction. The government hopes it will help strengthen its global […]

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33 h. ago Pakistan reaches nations hockey cup semifinal despite loss to New Zealand

KUALA LUMPUR – Pakistan has qualified for the semifinals of the Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia, thanks to a better goal average — even after losing to New Zealand. Earlier today, Pakistan faced a tough match against New Zealand, who narrowly defeated them by 4-3. With this win, New Zealand secured their spot in the […]

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35 h. ago Iran vs Israel: Missiles, Fighter Jets, and Military Strength Comparison in 2025

TEHRAN – As Israel and Iran engage in direct military clash after decades of proxy warfare and shadow operations, all eyes

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38 h. ago Explosion on railway track in Jacobabad: Five bogies derail, no casualties reported

Jacobabad — A powerful explosion targeted the Jaffar Express train near Jail Road in Jacobabad, located on the Sindh-Balochistan border. The blast caused five bogies of the train to derail, officials said. The train was traveling from Peshawar to Quetta when the bomb exploded near the railway tracks. The explosion also damaged the railway line, […]

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55 h. ago 20 Muslim nations condemn Israel’s aggression against Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has condemned Israel’s escalating military actions against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic dialogue. In a joint statement issued on June 13, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi […]

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58 h. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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58 h. ago Over 1,200 Pakistanis repatriated via Taftan border amid regional tensions

A total of 1,200 Pakistani citizens, including pilgrims, traders, and students, have safely returned from Iran through the Taftan border due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday alone, 78 more individuals, including 47 students, were repatriated, bringing the total number to 1,200. According to Express News, 987 people were brought back over the past […]

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59 h. ago Balochistan unveils Rs1.28 Trillion Budget for Fiscal Year 25

QUETTA – Finance Minister of Balochistan Mir Shoaib Nosherwani is presenting the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with

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59 h. ago Muslim nations unite against Israeli strikes, demand immediate ceasefire in Iran conflict

In a powerful joint statement, Pakistan and 19 Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned Israel’s growing military aggression against Iran. The countries called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to return to diplomacy. This joint stance came as tensions escalated since June 13, causing alarm across the region. The statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of […]

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62 h. ago 268 Pakistani pilgrims return safely from Iraq via special flights

ISLAMABAD – As part of ongoing repatriation efforts, 268 Pakistani pilgrims have returned safely from Iraq through special flights arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, two flights successfully landed in Karachi and Islamabad, bringing back the pilgrims who were in Iraq for religious purposes. The repatriation is part […]

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3 d. ago Rs.200 Prize Bond Draw# 102, 16 June 2025 Full Winners List PDF Download

QUETTA – National Savings Division announced the results of Rs. 200 Prize Bond Draw No. 102, held in Quetta on

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3 d. ago 350 Pakistani pilgrims and students return from Iran amid regional tensions

Amid rising regional tensions, 350 Pakistani nationals—mostly pilgrims—have returned from Iran via the Taftan border, according to official sources. The group also included 45 students. Authorities confirmed that the returning individuals will now be transported to Quetta as part of coordinated repatriation efforts. This is part of Pakistan’s ongoing initiative to ensure the safe return […]

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3 d. ago Air India Dreamliner Makes Emergency Return to Hong Kong After Technical Issue Mid

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating flight AI315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi, returned to its point of origin on Monday after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. This latest incident follows a recent crash involving a similar Boeing aircraft. The plane, which had taken off at 12:20 PM local time, reached […]

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3 d. ago First, second winners of 200 Prize Bond Draw June 2025 announced

QUETTA – The National Savings Centre, Quetta, has announced the top winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw on Monday,

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4 d. ago Cambodia takes border dispute with Thailand to world court after deadly clash

BANGKOK — Cambodia has officially asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve its long-standing border disputes with Thailand, following a deadly skirmish that reignited tensions between the two neighbors. On May 28, a Cambodian soldier was killed during a brief clash along the 820-kilometer border, parts of which remain undemarcated and contested by […]

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