75 m. ago LHC orders dual language recording of witness statements for better justice

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered all lower courts in Punjab to record witness statements in both English and Urdu to ensure fair and clear justice delivery. Justice Tariq Nadeem issued the ruling, noting that a 1973 notification had already mandated the use of Urdu in courts. However, despite this long-standing directive, […]

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13 h. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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16 h. ago PM calls stringent mechanisms to eliminate counterfeit medicines’ trade

Premier Shehbaz reiterates govt’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare to citizens Emphasizes provision of best possible healthcare facilities to the public remains govt’s top priority Vows no political interference would be tolerated in the implementation of health reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the deployment of advanced technology to eliminate […]

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16 h. ago Trump–Asim Munir Meeting: The Strategic Earthquake Modi Never Saw Coming

By Iqbal Latif It will hurt very hard—but that’s a fact. And I know I’m repeating myself, but truth has to be repeated until it penetrates noise. I still can’t believe what I’m witnessing. If I were an Indian strategist right now, I’d be seriously worried. The carefully curated narrative of Indian supremacy in South […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan goes electric: New EV policy aims to transform transport by 2030

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric. Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant […]

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22 h. ago Israeli politician threatens Pakistan’s nukes, faces strong backlash

Former Israeli Deputy Defence Minister Meir Masri has threatened Pakistan’s nuclear program in a post on social media. He wrote in Arabic and Urdu, saying Israel might move to dismantle Pakistan’s nuclear capability after its campaign against Iran. Though Masri holds no official role now, he remains an influential figure in Israel’s Labour Party and […]

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26 h. ago North Korea condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns US and Europe against fueling war

North Korea strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes against Iran, calling them a “crime against humanity” and warning the United States and European powers to stop fueling the conflict. A spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry expressed “serious concern” over Israel’s military actions and accused it of killing civilians. The statement, released by North Korea’s state-run […]

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27 h. ago LESCO announces one electricity meter policy [Details Inside]

LAHORE – The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at reducing costs for large

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36 h. ago Tarbela Dam water levels drop to critically low levels, threatening power generation

HARIPUR: Water levels in the Tarbela Dam have fallen to dangerously low levels, raising concerns about electricity generation due to a lack of rainfall. As of now, the water level stands at 1,450.85 feet, only 48 feet above the dead level of 1,402 feet. The dam is experiencing a continuous decline in water inflow due […]

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42 h. ago No more Installments for Electricity Bill Payments as LESCO pushes strict recovery campaign

LAHORE – Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) revoked all installment facilities on electricity bills until further notice, as part of

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45 h. ago SBP’s new move to ease tax reporting for IT exporters and freelancers

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has updated its foreign exchange income reporting format to better serve IT exporters, freelancers, and service providers. These changes apply to the electronic Proceed Realization Certificate (ePRC) and the Statement of PRCs (S-PRCs). The revised formats will become effective from October 1, 2025. The SBP said the new format […]

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46 h. ago Punjab earmarks Rs5 billion for upcoming local body elections

LAHORE – The Punjab government has officially allocated Rs5 billion in its 2025–26 budget to conduct long-awaited local body elections, aiming to restore grassroots democracy across the province. According to official sources, the allocated funds will cover all necessary arrangements for the electoral process, which is expected to take place during the upcoming fiscal year. […]

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48 h. ago Justice for all: CJP Afridi pledges swift and fair legal system in Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday vowed that dispensing justice remains the highest priority of the judiciary. Speaking at the Peshawar High Court Bar, he stressed that addressing public grievances is their main focus. CJP Afridi congratulated the newly elected cabinet and reminded lawyers that the bar and bench must work […]

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61 h. ago SC declines request to enforce PTI’s allocation of reserved seats

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the request to enforce its decision regarding the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 39 members of the National Assembly. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked, “Has the Election Commission declared all 39 members as belonging to PTI?” Advocate Faisal […]

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62 h. ago Pakistani martial artist Irfan breaks Norway’s Guinness World Record

Pakistani martial artist Irfan Mehsood has broken Norway’s Sever Dyson’s Guinness World Record of 27 push-ups in one minute by doing 39 push-ups with his fingers while holding a weight of 100 pounds. Irfan is the first Pakistani to set 156 Guinness World Records and has set the most world records in the push-ups category, […]

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62 h. ago Noor, Nasir start their Asian Individual C’ships campaign with impressive wins

Talented Pakistani players, Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal, kicked off their campaign at the 23rd Asian Individual Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia, with impressive wins. Noor Zaman dominated Aaron-Jon Widjaja Liang of Singapore, while Nasir Iqbal outclassed Jaejin Yoo of Korea, said a press release. Both matches were won quite easily, showcasing the skill and determination […]

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65 h. ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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66 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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67 h. ago Solar Panels to get cheaper in Pakistan after end of 18% Sales Tax

KARACHI – Relief for Pakistani households and businesses turning to solar energy amid soaring electricity rates, as Senate Standing Committee

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68 h. ago Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]

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