30 m. ago Gas supply to Punjab suspended as terrorists blow up gas pipeline in Lakki: police

LAKKI MARWAT: Terrorists blew up a gas pipeline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, suspending gas supply to Punjab, police said on Wednesday. “The terrorists detonated explosives planted to the pipeline within the limits of Bhana Manjiwala area of the Lakki Marwat district,” district police spokesperson Aamir Khan confirmed. He said the explosion caused a […]

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34 m. ago Ayeza criticised for using Bollywood song as backdrop for Instagram posts

Pakistani drama actress Ayeza Khan has expressed patriotism through a controversial Indian song. Taking to Instagram, the female star shared a photograph on her Story inscribed with the national flag beside a buffalo cart depicting the scene of a village; with Bollywood song “Aisa des hai mera” from the movie ‘Veer Zara’ in the background […]

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39 m. ago August 14 revisited — honouring sacrifices that shaped Pakistan

The independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, marks the culmination of an extraordinary political and intellectual struggle waged by the Muslims of the subcontinent that once deprived of power, rights, and identity following the fall of the Mughal empire and unsuccessful uprising in 1857. Once rulers for nearly 800 years, the Muslims of India […]

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61 m. ago US again credits President Trump, other leaders for averting Pak

Top leaders in this nation involved in stopping that potential catastrophe, State Department spokesperson Bruce says WASHINGTON: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce has credited President Donald Trump and other US leaders for averting the Pakistan-India conflict, saying that it “could have developed into something quite horrible.” Responding to a question at a press briefing, […]

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75 m. ago 14 August WhatsApp, TikTok Status, Stories, Wishes Download 2025 Independence Day

ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan prepares to mark 78th Independence Day on 14 August 2025, citizens are not only gearing up

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81 m. ago COAS Asim Munir honoured with Azerbaijan’s prestigious war medal

Azerbaijani defence chief calls on COAS Asim Munir, discusses regional security issues Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations COAS thanks Azerbaijan’s leadership, people for standing together with the people of Pakistan during Marka-e-Haq and sending Azeri Contingent for participating in I-Day ceremony Both leaders discuss ‘matters of mutual […]

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89 m. ago ‘Brotherly Forces’ from Turkiye, Azerbaijan steal the show at Pakistan’s Independence Day parade

ISLAMABAD – The key ceremony of Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq saw remarkable display of international camaraderie as contingents from

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97 m. ago Here’s how to decorate Facebook DP with Pakistani Flag this Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis at home and across the globe are gearing up for Independence Day, and one popular trend this

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2 h. ago New policies to boost personal and service consumption: State Council

BEIJING: China will see the implementation of new financial policies to strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, outlined Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, during a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday. Liao detailed the two new policies: first, an interest subsidy for personal consumer loans, and second, subsidized loans […]

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3 h. ago Rohit Sharma surpasses Babar Azam in latest ICC ODI rankings

WEST INDIES: Pakistan’s top-order batter, Babar Azam, has dropped to third place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings following a disappointing performance in the recent series against the West Indies. Babar scored only 56 runs in three matches, averaging 18.66, which caused a decline in his overall rating to 751 points. As a […]

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4 h. ago King Charles gives important update on his cancer recovery amid Royal family tensions

King Charles III, 76, has spoken candidly about the cancer experience that has marked the past year of his life. During a heartfelt gathering at Buckingham Palace, the British monarch met with representatives from cancer charities and organizations, sharing his reflections on what living with the illness has meant for him. “For me, cancer has […]

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5 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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5 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham’s vow renewal without family shocks David and Victoria

Brooklyn Beckham’s secret vow renewal with wife Nicola Peltz has caused an unexpected stir within the Beckham family. The couple’s intimate ceremony, held on August 2 in Westchester, New York, left David and Victoria Beckham shocked as they learned of the event just like everyone else – through the media. While the Beckhams were enjoying […]

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5 h. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drop major wedding location hint by mistake

On Tuesday morning, Taylor Swift created a frenzy online when she appeared on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights. The Grammy-winning artist shared the announcement of her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which sent Swifties into overdrive. This marked Swift’s first-ever podcast appearance, joining Travis and his brother Jason Kelce in a […]

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5 h. ago Punjab Assembly applauds COAS for unmasking India’s terror links

The Punjab Assembly received a resolution on Tuesday to honour Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his recent US visit. The resolution, submitted by Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, praised the visit as a success. It also commended his efforts to expose India’s alleged involvement in terrorism in Pakistan. The resolution highlighted […]

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6 h. ago Independence Day: Where to watch Fireworks in Lahore tonight?

LAHORE – As Pakistanis are gearing to mark Independence Day, people are also eagerly waiting for fireworks that promise to

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6 h. ago Hajj 2026: Designated banks to collect applications on Saturday

KARACHI – To facilitate the collection of Hajj applications from registered applicants of Hajj 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan,

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6 h. ago Flooding in Hunza River causes massive damage, blocks Karakoram Highway

GILGIT: Flooding in the Hunza River has caused significant destruction in the Gulmit area of Gojal, leaving the Karakoram Highway blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been buried under flood debris, cutting off travel between Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab border. Local authorities have engaged two excavators from […]

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6 h. ago PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry hospitalised due to deteriorating kidney infection

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry, who is currently incarcerated, was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute in Lahore on Wednesday after his health worsened due to a severe kidney infection. His lawyer, Rana Mudassar, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that Chaudhry was undergoing multiple tests to address his health issues, including seven […]

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7 h. ago Indian PM Modi likely to meet Trump in US next month, newspaper reports

WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Donald Trump during a visit to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources. India’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An Indian official familiar with the […]

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