98 m. ago Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender as missiles target Israel

TEHRAN: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran would never surrender, as the Iranian military launched a volley of hypersonic missiles at Israel. The missile barrage came on the sixth day of the ongoing war between the two countries, which escalated after Israel destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters in Tehran. In a televised […]

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5 h. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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8 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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25 h. ago ‘I LOVE PAKISTAN’: TRUMP Trump praises Field Marshal for India ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said it was an honour to meet Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a luncheon held in his honour at the White House. Speaking to the media after the event on Thursday, Trump extended his gratitude to Asim Munir for visiting and acknowledged the army chief’s role in […]

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27 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increases fines for traffic violations under new measures

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced significant increases in traffic fines as part of the 2025-26 Finance Bill. The new regulations target a variety of traffic offenses, with a focus on three-wheelers and underage drivers. For the first time, three-wheeled vehicles such as rickshaws and loaders have their own dedicated category in the budget, […]

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31 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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37 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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41 h. ago Trump to hold key lunch meeting with Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir in Washington

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for a private lunch on Wednesday, the White House confirmed. The meeting will take place in the Cabinet Room and is expected to focus on important bilateral and regional issues. Field Marshal Munir is currently on an […]

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41 h. ago Trump faces toughest decision yet: will the U.S. join Israel in striking Iran?

President Donald Trump is at a critical crossroads as he considers whether the United States should join Israel’s military strikes against Iran. After rushing back from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump hinted at possible U.S. intervention, stating that America could target Iran’s supreme leader — but “not for now.” This moment may define his […]

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46 h. ago Field Marsha Asim Munir to meet President Trump today, confirms White House

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal General Asim Munir is scheduled to hold an important meeting today with US President Donald Trump,

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57 h. ago Trump warns Iran to surrender, says Khamenei is a ‘visible target’

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to surrender unconditionally amid growing military tensions. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the U.S. knows exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is hiding. He called Khamenei “an easy target,” but stated that the U.S. is not planning to eliminate him—for now. […]

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57 h. ago Trump doubles down: ‘Iran must never have nukes’ amid escalating Israel conflict

Donald Trump has once again made it clear that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon. The White House shared past clips of Trump repeating this statement, showing he has stayed consistent. Trump also said he wants a “real end” to Iran’s nuclear problem and may send top officials to meet Iranian leaders. This statement […]

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58 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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64 h. ago China bans civil servants from dining out in groups amid Xi’s anti

In a strict new move, some Chinese civil servants have been banned from dining in groups larger than three. This comes after three officials died since April due to excessive drinking at official banquets, sparking renewed efforts to enforce President Xi Jinping’s austerity and anti-corruption policies. The updated rules, released in May, target Communist Party […]

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64 h. ago Pakistan’s current account records $103 million deficit in may despite strong yearly surplus

Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $103 million in May 2025, reversing the $47 million surplus seen in April, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. This change mainly resulted from a rise in imports and a drop in exports. However, compared to May 2024, the current account […]

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3 d. ago Mustafa Qureshi reveals Humayun Saeed’s real age, internet reacts

Pakistani actor Mustafa Qureshi recently caused a stir by revealing Humayun Saeed’s real age during a public event. The moment took place at a “Meet and Greet” session held at the Karachi Press Club, where Humayun Saeed was the guest of honor. During the event, Qureshi praised Humayun’s acting skills and referred to his luck, […]

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3 d. ago SBP Holds Interest Rate At 11% Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, amid concerns that rising global commodity prices could add inflationary pressures due to ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The SBP had previously reduced the policy rate by 1,000 basis points in seven intervals since June 2024, bringing […]

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3 d. ago State Bank keeps Policy Rate steady at 11pc to maintain economic stability

KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11pc, as inflation trends and

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3 d. ago Israel using mobile tracking to target Iranian leaders, reports say

Israel is reportedly using mobile phone tracking to find and kill important Iranian military and nuclear figures. A report from British newspaper The Telegraph claims Israeli intelligence agencies rely on phone signals to locate targets in Iran, even if phones are turned off. This advanced method helps them carry out secret operations without being detected. […]

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4 d. ago Albanese to meet Trump at G7 summit, focus on AUKUS, tariffs and defence spending

SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Canada. This will be their first in-person meeting and will cover key issues including the AUKUS defense pact and trade tariffs. Speaking from Seattle on Saturday, Albanese said he looks forward to […]

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