9 h. ago Being refugee isn’t a crime, says Punjab CM on World Refugee Day

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the World Refugee Day said, “Being a refugee is not a crime, it is a cruel compulsion. No one becomes a refugee of one’s own desire. One has to leave one’s home, one’s soil to save one’s life.” She highlighted, “Wars come to an end, […]

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10 h. ago SAPM highlights plans to reach zero transport emission by 2060

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday highlighted the government ambition plan to reach net zero transport emissions by 2060 aimed at promoting an environmentally friendly transport system. Addressing the dissemination workshop on New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, the special assistant said that “This policy aims […]

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12 h. ago Field Marshal’s US visit reaffirms commitment to regional peace, counterterrorism, economic growth

COAS highlights Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order Field Marshal Munir shed light on Pakistan’s remarkable untapped potential, particularly in IT, agriculture, and vast underexploited reserves in the mining and mineral sectors Interaction with prominent US think tanks and strategic affairs institutions provided […]

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13 h. ago Princess Kate Middleton Breaks Silence Amid Absence At Missing Royal Ascot

Princess Kate has broken her silence following her absence from Royal Ascot, sharing a personal message to highlight the importance of children’s hospices. In a heartfelt statement, the 43-year-old praised the “extraordinary work” of children’s hospices, which provide vital care to families facing the heartbreaking reality of a child with a serious health condition. As […]

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14 h. ago Water Meter Connections coming to Lahore to manage supply, demand

LAHORE – Punjab capital Lahore to be equipped with Water Meters under new plan, Water and Sewerage Authority WASA confirmed

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15 h. ago Trump can stop the war with one call, says Iranian presidential spokesman

Iran’s presidential spokesman, Majid Farahani, has stated that a single phone call from President Donald Trump could bring the Iran-Israel conflict to a halt. Speaking to CNN, Farahani emphasized that diplomacy with Iran can easily resume — but only if Trump instructs Israel to stop its attacks. Farahani highlighted that Iran believes in civilian dialogue, […]

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16 h. ago Sindh hosts awareness session on child marriage and domestic violence

THATTA: The Sindh Human Rights Department, in partnership with the Legal Aid Society (LAS), organized an awareness session in Makli to educate the public, particularly women, about laws combating child marriage and domestic violence. The session aimed to highlight women’s legal rights, available protection mechanisms, and the free legal assistance provided by LAS. The organization, […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan, China urge soft power and dialogue to counter disinformation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China reaffirmed their enduring partnership at a high-level dialogue focused on regional peace, mutual trust, and soft power. The event, hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with a Chinese delegation, emphasized cooperation over confrontation. Speakers highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a force for prosperity and dismissed rising […]

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20 h. ago Bushehr nuclear facility ‘under control’, Russia reassures after Israeli misstatement

The Russian government said on Friday that Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is completely safe and working normally. Russia gave this update after Israel mistakenly claimed to have attacked the site. The Bushehr plant is run with help from hundreds of Russian workers. Russia made it clear that everything is under control. On Thursday, Israel […]

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20 h. ago Tensions rise as KP CM threatens assembly dissolution over federal plans

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly warned the federal government against imposing an economic emergency in the province. He declared that if the federal government proceeds with such a move, the provincial assembly will be dissolved immediately. This stern warning signals rising tensions between the provincial government and the federation. The statement […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan celebrates global recognition of 18 universities in QS 2026 rankings

Eighteen universities from Pakistan have secured places in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, highlighting progress in higher education. The rankings, published by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds, cover over 1,500 institutions across more than 100 countries. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad remains Pakistan’s top institution, ranking 354th globally. It is followed by NUST at joint 371st, while University […]

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21 h. ago U.S. attack on Iran would expose China’s limited power in region, says NYT

A recent New York Times article argues that a U.S. military strike on Iran would highlight China’s limited power in the Middle East. Despite China’s growing global influence, it is unlikely to provide military support to Iran if such a conflict breaks out. According to the report, China may supply Iran with defensive equipment and […]

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21 h. ago Russia warns U.S. nuclear strike on Iran would be catastrophic

Russia called media reports about U.S. plans to use tactical nuclear weapons against Iran mere speculation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said these rumors have no confirmed basis. However, he warned that if such an attack happens, it would be a disaster. Peskov described the situation as “horrifying” but said it is impossible to comment on […]

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23 h. ago Toyota Corolla Altix 1.6 CVT Attitude Black installment plan 2025 unveiled

LAHORE – The all-new Toyota Corolla Altis X 1.6 CVT-i in Attitude Black colour offers a seamless blend of elegance,

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23 h. ago Air India Warned for Flying Planes with Overdue Escape Slide Checks

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a warning to Air India after discovering that three of its Airbus planes flew with overdue checks on critical emergency equipment—specifically, escape slides. This breach of safety protocols was flagged during spot checks in May, prior to last week’s deadly Boeing 787-8 crash […]

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23 h. ago Privatisation commission advances plans for power firms and Pakistan international airlines

The Privatisation Commission has taken key steps to boost reforms by starting the process to appoint financial advisers for four power distribution companies and two power generation plants. At the same time, it received strong interest from eight parties for managing Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL). This move aims to speed up privatisation and […]

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24 h. ago Government flags serious economic risks threatening next fiscal year’s budget

ISLAMABAD – The government has warned in a report submitted to Parliament that next year’s budget faces several serious economic and financial risks. These include slow economic growth, rising inflation, and an increasing debt burden. The report highlights key challenges such as below-target GDP growth, sudden inflation spikes, exchange rate fluctuations, declining revenues, rising debt […]

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31 h. ago Canada accuses India of foreign interference in intelligence report

TORONTO: Canada’s intelligence agency has accused India of perpetrating foreign interference in a report published Wednesday, highlighting transnational repression in its activities within Canada. The report was released shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, where both sides agreed to […]

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33 h. ago DG ISPR highlights students’ frontline role in information war

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), has underscored the critical role students play as the frontline force in Pakistan’s information war during a special session at the Saylani IT programme in Karachi. The DG ISPR praised the students for their engagement and responsiveness to the nation’s security challenges on […]

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38 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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