62 m. ago Pakistan’s inflation likely to ease to 3.1% in june: JS global

Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to decline slightly in June 2025, dropping to 3.1% from 3.5% in May. Brokerage firm JS Global attributes this to the fading base effect and stabilizing prices across key sectors. The average inflation for the ongoing fiscal year (FY25) could settle around 4.6%. This is a major improvement from FY24’s […]

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86 m. ago World refugee day 2025: Calls for greater solidarity and support for refugees

On World Refugee Day, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported that 123 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2024. This number includes 42.7 million refugees and others needing international protection. The staggering figure means one in every 67 people on Earth is displaced due to conflict, violence, or persecution. UNHCR Pakistan […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan set to battle New Zealand in FIH nations cup final today

Pakistan will play against New Zealand today (Saturday) in the final of the FIH Nations Cup 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This follows Pakistan’s thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout win over France in the semi-final match held on Friday. Goalkeeper Muneeb-ur-Rehman became the hero by saving three French penalties. Rana Waheed Ashraf, Hannan Shahid, and Afraz […]

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2 h. ago Two policemen martyred in Swabi attack; PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns ‘cowardly act’

SWABI (June 21, 2025): Two police personnel were martyred in a targeted gun attack on Friday evening while they were dining at a local hotel in the jurisdiction of the IDPS police station in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The victims were identified as Constable Jamaluddin and Zahid, who served as a police driver. According to initial […]

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2 h. ago Benazir bhutto’s legacy lives on: 72nd birthday celebrated nationwide

LAHORE (June 21, 2025) – The 72nd birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s first female prime minister and a symbol of democracy, is being commemorated today across the country. Known worldwide as the Daughter of the East and the Martyr of Democracy, Benazir remains a towering figure in Pakistan’s political history. Ceremonies are being held […]

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2 h. ago India rules out restoration of Indus waters treaty with Pakistan: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI (June 21, 2025) – India has firmly announced that it will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated this in a recent interview with Times of India, adding that water flowing to Pakistan will now be diverted for domestic use. He said the decision was made […]

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2 h. ago Parliamentary committee approves further tax relief for salaried class

ISLAMABAD – June 21, 2025: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has approved a major tax relief proposal for the salaried class, reducing the income tax rate on mid-level earners. In a meeting chaired by MNA Syed Naveed Qamar, the committee reviewed and gave clause-by-clause approval to key income tax amendments included in the […]

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3 h. ago Iranian authorities detain 22 on charges of spying for Israel

Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 22 individuals suspected of espionage for Israel since June 12, following a recent escalation of Israeli attacks on Iranian soil. The arrests were confirmed by the head of intelligence police in Qom province, a strategic region close to key nuclear facilities. According to reports by the semi-official Fars […]

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6 h. ago Saturday 21 June 2025: World Music Day, Yoga Day, Optimism Day,[Father’s/Mother’s Day] .

Amb. Salahuddin Choudhry Music’s Life [“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent.”]

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7 h. ago Pakistan vs New Zealand Nations Hockey Cup 2025 final: Live steaming, match time

KUALA LUMPUR – Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the final of FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 at Kuala

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7 h. ago UK pound buying rate increases against Pak rupee – 21 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Saturday registered gains as the buying rate

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10 h. ago Tragedy strikes family welcoming Hajj pilgrims as dumper truck overturns on SUV

KARACHI: Two members of a family were killed, and two others injured when a speeding dumper truck overturned onto their vehicle on Rashid Minhas Road early Thursday. The victims were part of a convoy heading to Jinnah International Terminal to welcome relatives returning from Hajj. The deceased were identified as 55-year-old Shaheena Naeem and her […]

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10 h. ago SHCC introduces online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has launched an online platform for the registration and licensing of clinics and private hospitals across the province. This initiative follows an agreement between SHCC and the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project. Dr. Khalid Hussain Sheikh, […]

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10 h. ago Conversion of Hindu minors triggers uproar, police recover victims

HYDERABAD: The forced conversion of three Hindu sisters and their cousin in Sindh’s Sanghar district sparked outrage in the local Hindu community. The victims, two of whom were minors, had reportedly left their home without informing their families on June 19. Later, they released videos claiming they had converted to Islam willingly, fearing harm from […]

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13 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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14 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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14 h. ago Lawmakers call for charter of economy for sustainable growth

Resuming debate on budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday, lawmakers at National Assembly emphasized the need to accelerate reforms, adhere to an export-led growth strategy, and develop a charter of economy to ensure policy consistency, which they said is essential for achieving sustainable development. Participating in the debate, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Dr. […]

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14 h. ago EU says ready for more talks but Iran wants ‘aggression to stop first’

FMs from France, Britain, Germany and EU urge Iran to continue diplomacy to find a solution in standoff over its nuclear programme Iran fires missiles on Israeli military sites in Beersheba, Tel Aviv, the Negev and Haifa Israel says it struck dozens of military targets overnight, including missile production sites US President presided over a […]

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15 h. ago A leader, a mother, a martyr: Remembering Shaheed Benazir Bhutto

Today marks June 21, the day Pakistan’s history was forever changed by the birth of a truly extraordinary daughter – Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. A name that wasn’t just symbolic, but a reflection of her unique, trailblazing character. The first woman to become Prime Minister of the Muslim world, Benazir Bhutto’s life was defined by […]

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15 h. ago National tally rises to 12 as polio case reported in KP’s Bannu

To date in 2025, six polio cases reported from KP, four from Sindh and one each from Punjab and GB ISLAMABAD: A new case of wild poliovirus has been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, taking the national tally to 12, the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Islamabad’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]

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