2 h. ago Barrister Saif criticizes Maryam Nawaz for claiming public projects as personal achievements

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Saif has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for claiming credit for public welfare projects. He accused her of trying to falsely present herself and her father, Nawaz Sharif, as national heroes. Dr. Saif questioned how Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif could claim ownership of development […]

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2 h. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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2 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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3 h. ago US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran amid rising middle East tensions

Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike on Iran in the coming days, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. The report said the situation remains fluid and plans could change, but some sources mentioned that a strike might happen over the weekend. This development adds to growing concerns about […]

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13 h. ago Family demands justice after man dies in swing accident at Shimla Hill

ABBOTTABAD: Raja Rafaqat Kayani, a father of two, tragically died after falling from a swing at Shimla Hill, under the administration of the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA). He was laid to rest on Tuesday, as his family mourned the heartbreaking loss. Kayani, who worked for a private company, had visited Shimla Hill for goods recovery. […]

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16 h. ago Khawarij target pipeline supplying gas to Punjab in Lakki Marwat: police

LAKKI MARWAT: In a major act of sabotage, terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij targeted a key pipeline supplying gas from Bettani Gas Field in Lakki Marwat to Punjab, using explosives to destroy a main section of the line, the police confirmed on Wednesday. “Khawarij terrorists blew up a gas pipeline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district […]

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17 h. ago Iran restricts internet access nationwide, blames ‘enemy misuse’

Iran has temporarily restricted internet access across the country, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the move. The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology released a statement saying the decision was taken to prevent hostile misuse of the country’s national communication network for military purposes and to protect the lives and property […]

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17 h. ago No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon, says IAEA chief

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that there is no evidence suggesting Iran is actively working toward building a nuclear weapon. In an interview with CNN, Grossi clarified that the agency has not observed any systematic progress by Iran toward developing a nuclear bomb. His remarks come […]

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18 h. ago Saif demands release of Rs267bn for development of merged tribal districts

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has called on the federal government to immediately release the remaining Rs267 billion from the Rs350 billion allocated under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the merged tribal districts. Saif accused the federal government of intentionally delaying the disbursement, which he argued is severely hindering […]

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18 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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18 h. ago IRGC strikes Israeli targets, sends message of Iran’s power to US and Israel

TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) says Iran has sent a message to the Israeli regime’s sponsor, the United States, by striking Israeli targets with a new advanced missile. The I.R.G.C. said in a press release early on Wednesday and following the 11th wave of punitive Iranian strikes on Israel that first-generation Fattah missiles, […]

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22 h. ago Torrential monsoon rains kill 18 in Gujarat, rescue ops underway

Heavy monsoon rains in India’s Gujarat state have claimed at least 18 lives due to weather-related incidents. According to AFP, torrential rainfall began on Monday across several parts of the state, with the southern districts facing the worst impact. State authorities confirmed on Tuesday night that 18 people had died in incidents linked to the […]

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23 h. ago Hunza hotel partially sealed after vlogger exposes sewage dumping into Attabad Lake

Authorities have sealed a portion of a hotel in Hunza after a viral video by a foreign travel vlogger revealed that the hotel was dumping sewage directly into Attabad Lake. The video, shared by George Buckley on Instagram, sparked public outrage and immediate action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the local district administration. […]

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25 h. ago Govt approves Rs36 billion uplift package for KP’s merged districts

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved a major development package worth Rs35.97 billion for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), aiming to bring long-term progress and stability to the region. Approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the package is a key part of the government’s ongoing efforts to uplift areas that were once […]

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27 h. ago Israel bombs Iranian missile sites as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Iranian missile facilities, targeting key military locations near Tehran. The Israeli military reported that Iran had fired two waves of missiles early Wednesday morning, prompting a swift and intense response. Residents of southwest Tehran were urgently told to evacuate […]

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37 h. ago Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Tehran, Tel Aviv trade strikes on fifth day of conflict

US ramps up military deployment with more fighter aircraft and other warplanes to Middle East to bolstering its forces in the region Iran launches new wave of fierce attacks hitting major centre of Israeli spy agency Mossad US lawmaker Thomas Massie with fellow lawmaker Ro Khanna introduce resolution to prohibit US involvement in the war […]

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39 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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41 h. ago Punjab Food Authority penalises food units for hygiene violations

MULTAN: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out inspections across Multan, Vehari, and Khanewal districts, targeting dairy shops, sweet and bakery production units, departmental stores, and other outlets to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. As a result, six food units were shut down until improvements were made. The authorities confiscated a variety of […]

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41 h. ago Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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42 h. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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