5 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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7 h. ago Girls’ high school reopens in Lakki Marwat after eight years

KP Chief Secretary, Commissioner Bannu resolve years-long dispute to clear way for return of 281 girls to classrooms DC Hameedullah Khan leads restoration drive on priority, Rs600,000 released for renovation and refurbishment PESHAWAR: After eight long years, the Government Girls High School Dallo Khel in Lakki Marwat has reopened, rekindling the hope of education for […]

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12 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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14 h. ago Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz named in ICC Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the Women’s Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament, with Pakistan wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz earning a place among the world’s best for her outstanding glovework. Sidra impressed throughout the competition, finishing with the most dismissals and four stumpings — two of which came in Pakistan’s […]

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16 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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29 h. ago South Asian, Muslim surge could decide key races in US today

New York City’s mayoral election and Virginia’s lieutenant governor contest have become test cases of a generational shift in US politics – one in which South Asian and Muslim Americans are not just voters, but rising leaders. In New York, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born son of Indian-Muslim parents who grew up in Queens, leads […]

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33 h. ago At least 20 killed, scores injured as 6.3 quake rocks Afghanistan’s north

KABUL: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials and monitoring agencies said. The tremor hit before dawn with its epicentre near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The shockwaves were powerful […]

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35 h. ago PSX surges as investors cheer IMF tranche hopes, strong earnings

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, driven by optimism over the expected International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche and robust corporate earnings. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,171.42 points, or 0.72%, to close at 162,803.15, up from 161,631.73 in the previous session. Market sentiment strengthened further as investors welcomed a […]

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42 h. ago PFUJ urges govt action as crimes against journalists surge 60pc

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and concrete steps to protect journalists amid a sharp rise in crimes targeting media professionals across the country. In a joint statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, PFUJ President Afzal […]

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52 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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60 h. ago Maryam Nawaz pledges strong protections for journalists in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed her government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, rights, and dignity of journalists across the province. Speaking on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, she emphasized that violence, intimidation, and oppression against media professionals must come to an end. She stressed that responsible press freedom […]

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61 h. ago Hope returns as Gaza children rebuild lives through education

After two years of brutal war and destruction, the children of Gaza have finally returned to school, stepping into classrooms that still bear the scars of conflict. Despite shattered walls and makeshift furniture, their determination to learn remains unbroken, bringing a glimmer of hope to the war-torn region. Young students expressed excitement and relief at […]

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62 h. ago Global maritime leaders gather in Karachi to boost blue economy

The Pakistan International Maritime Conference opened at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s maritime industry and expanding its blue economy. The grand event brought together leading global maritime stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to explore Pakistan’s vast coastal and oceanic potential. The conference aims to highlight investment opportunities in shipbuilding, port […]

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63 h. ago Dengue death toll rises to 26 as cases surge in Hyderabad and Rawalpindi

HYDERABAD – The death toll from dengue fever has climbed to 26 after three more deaths were reported in Hyderabad, while 19 new cases surfaced in Rawalpindi over the past twenty-four hours. According to health officials, 30-year-old Mohammad Arshad Madni, a resident of Karachi, succumbed to the virus at a private hospital in Latifabad, Hyderabad. […]

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66 h. ago Shahid Khaqan undergoes heart surgery after attack in Murree

MURREE – Former prime minister and head of the Awam Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, suffered a heart attack on Saturday and underwent surgery in his hometown, Murree. According to family sources, doctors placed two stents in his heart during the procedure, and his condition has since improved. Meanwhile, several political figures are also receiving […]

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66 h. ago Malaysia launches ‘Investor Pass’ golden visa for global entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has introduced the Investor Pass, a new golden visa that allows international businesspeople to reside in Malaysia for up to one year, aiming to attract global investors and entrepreneurs to the country’s growing economy. The pass offers a streamlined application process with approval in just five […]

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67 h. ago Vance defends remarks about hoping Hindu wife converts to Christianity

WASHINGTON – US Vice President JD Vance has defended his recent comments expressing hope that his wife, Usha, who was raised Hindu, might one day convert to Christianity — saying criticism of his remarks stems from “anti-Christian bigotry.” Speaking at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, held in honor of slain […]

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3 d. ago India trying to keep Pakistan engaged on two fronts: Kh Asif

We have evidence of India’s involvement in terrorism and how it wants to keep us busy on eastern and western fronts: Defense Czar Says ‘Modi silenced after May defeat,’ vowing to stop cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil Says Pakistan preferred ‘a civilised relationship’ between two neighbours, expressing hope ongoing talks would yield a reasonable outcome […]

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3 d. ago PM lauds record 5.9m tax returns as proof of public trust, reform success

Premier says merit, automation, and oversight driving FBR’s transformation, crediting digital outreach for record voluntary filing milestone Says nearly one million new taxpayers added to national tax network this year Says 17.6% surge in returns—from 5m last year to 5.9m by end-October—and an 18.6% rise in tax payments reflect stronger compliance and confidence   ISLAMABAD: […]

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3 d. ago Kiké Hernández turns historic double play, Dodgers force Game 7 vs Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their World Series hopes alive after Kiké Hernández executed a historic play in Game 6 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Trailing by just two runs in the ninth inning, Hernández turned what could have been a tying two-run single by Andrés Giménez into the first-ever […]

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