21 m. ago NADRA detects over 250,000 fake CNICs, introduces online facility

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has identified more than 250,000 fake Pakistani Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), most of which were reportedly issued to Afghan nationals. A specially developed software revealed that many of these fake CNICs were obtained through agents who added foreigners to the family trees of Pakistani citizens in […]

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2 h. ago Putin orders officials to draft proposals for possible nuclear tests

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday instructed top officials to draft proposals for a possible nuclear weapons test, marking a move Russia has not undertaken since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Putin’s directive, announced during a televised Security Council meeting, comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement […]

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13 h. ago PTI brands 27th Amendment ‘attack on Parliament’ as govt denies rollback of 18th Amend

Barrister Gohar vows to resist amendment, says move undermines House and public mandate Warns against deepening divisions amid political tension, rising terrorism, and economic strain Tariq Fazal assures provinces won’t lose autonomy, defending amendment goals—better governance, stronger federation, and defence synergy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday termed the proposed […]

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14 h. ago Punjab Police rescues kidnapped citizen from Katcha dacoits in Rajanpur

Hostage recovered safely after operation in Sonmiani Katcha area following intense crossfire LAHORE/RAJANPUR: Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted a successful operation against dacoits in the Sonmiani Katcha area of Rajanpur, rescuing a kidnapped citizen safely amid intense crossfire. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, a large contingent of Rajanpur Police raided the criminals’ hideout in […]

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19 h. ago Man arrested for firing on protesters after Karachi dumper truck accident

KARACHI — Police have arrested a man for allegedly opening fire on citizens who set ablaze a heavy vehicle involved in a deadly road accident that killed a young man and injured his wife in the city’s Garden area, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday when angry residents torched a dumper truck […]

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20 h. ago 18 arrested in global crackdown on €300 million online fraud

WIESBADEN – In a major international operation against online fraud and money laundering networks, German authorities announced the arrest of 18 suspects linked to a massive financial scam spanning multiple countries. According to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and prosecutors, between 2016 and 2021, the group allegedly used stolen credit card details of 4.3 […]

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36 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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42 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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42 h. ago Sohail Afridi makes controversial claims about political connections with Osama Bin Laden

In a recent televised statement, Sohail Afridi, a prominent leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raised eyebrows by alleging that some of his political adversaries, who have accused his party of terrorism, are in contact with al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Afridi’s remarks, made during an appearance on a popular news channel, suggested that those attacking his […]

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44 h. ago Saba Qamar to take legal action against journalist over false claims

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, one of the leading figures in television and film for nearly two decades, has declared that she will pursue legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif following his controversial statements about her private life. The issue arose after Hanif made claims regarding Saba Qamar’s alleged past relationship during the early 2000s, […]

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44 h. ago LHC proposes Sunday shutdown to fight Lahore’s worsening smog

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday proposed a complete shutdown of commercial activities every Sunday as part of a broader strategy to tackle the city’s worsening smog problem. During the hearing of petitions filed by citizen Haroon Farooq and others, Justice Shahid Karim also ordered the strict enforcement of the government’s notification […]

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46 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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59 h. ago Winter alert issued for Murree, Kotli Sattian amid storm forecast

The Punjab Emergency Service Department (Rescue 1122) Murree has issued a special warning ahead of the winter season, urging citizens to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel owing to expected severe weather. “In view of the winter season, rainfall and hail, all rescue stations and key points in Murree and Kotli Sattian will remain on […]

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62 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

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62 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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64 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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64 h. ago Zahid Ahmed apologises after backlash over content creator remarks

Actor Zahid Ahmed has publicly apologized after facing widespread criticism for his controversial statement claiming that “content creators will go to hell.” The actor, known for his roles in hit dramas like Ishq Zahe Naseeb, released a video message on social media expressing remorse over his remarks. He clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and […]

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65 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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2 d. ago Pakistan’s vanishing green cover fuels rising heat, floods, and economic strain

As tropical forests worldwide grapple with record heat-related mortality, Pakistan’s subtropical and temperate forests are confronting their own ecological crisis. Rapid urbanisation, unchecked deforestation, and industrial expansion—particularly across Punjab—are intensifying local heatwaves, flooding, and soil degradation. Cities like Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala are already feeling the fallout, with residents reporting unbearable summer heat, deteriorating air […]

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3 d. ago Anthony Hopkins dismisses wife’s claim he’s autistic, calls it “rubbish”

LONDON: Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has brushed off his wife Stella Arroyave’s suggestion that he may be autistic, saying he doesn’t believe in such labels. In a candid new interview with The Sunday Times, the 87-year-old Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs star reflected on his personality quirks and habits, many of which his wife believes […]

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