3 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment to structural reforms to achieve economic prosperity

We have a long and thorny journey and face mountain-like impediments: PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan avoided default through IMF deal efforts, noting FBR digitization helped revenue jumped from Rs12b to Rs50b Pakistan responded India’s uncalled-for aggression with full might and taught the enemy a lesson: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his […]

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10 h. ago Setback for India: Brazil halts Akash missile deal, picks Italy’s advanced EMADS

BRASILA: Exposing the growing doubts over the reliability of Indian defense equipment, Brazil has officially halted negotiations with India for the acquisition of the outdated Akash surface-to-air missile system, and is now turning to Italy’s more advanced Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) system. Talks with India reportedly reached an impasse after Brazil was offered […]

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11 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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13 h. ago Russia’s overnight assault sparks fires, casualties near NATO border

In another deadly escalation of its invasion, Russia launched a powerful overnight barrage of missiles and drones on western Ukraine, killing at least two people and wounding over a dozen more. The strikes targeted Chernivtsi, Lviv, and Lutsk—cities close to the borders of Romania and Poland, signaling an expansion of the conflict’s geographic scope. According […]

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14 h. ago Pilot confusion over fuel switches blamed in deadly Air India crash

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash on June 12 reveals critical confusion in the cockpit over the aircraft’s engine fuel cutoff switches. Shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, the plane lost thrust as both engines were starved of fuel, causing it to crash and kill 260 people — the […]

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14 h. ago Tensions rise as Iran’s leader threatens new attacks on US forces

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that US military bases in the Middle East could face more attacks soon. He referred to the missile strike on the US Al Udeid airbase in Qatar last month. Khamenei said this attack was not a small incident but a major military success. He added that Iran […]

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14 h. ago Pakistan links Indian proxies to terror attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan says Indian proxies are involved in recent terror attacks in Balochistan. The Foreign Office spokesman, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed this in a weekly briefing. He added that India interferes actively in Balochistan to create unrest and instability. Pakistan raises this issue at international forums to expose India’s role clearly to the world. He also […]

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15 h. ago Air India Crash Investigation: Fuel Switch Confusion and Pilot Disagreement Revealed

A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash from June 12, which killed 260 people, has highlighted cockpit confusion shortly before the plane lost power. According to the investigation, both engine fuel cutoff switches were flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel and causing the plane to lose thrust immediately after takeoff. This […]

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25 h. ago Google expands creative AI tools in Pakistan with Veo 3 & Flow

Google has expanded access to its advanced video generation model, Veo 3, allowing users in Pakistan and over 150 other countries to create eight-second videos from photos with sound, the company said in a statement released Friday. The move comes amid a global surge in interest in creative AI tools, with content creators using different […]

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25 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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26 h. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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28 h. ago Pakistani creators get Veo 3: Google’s AI video tool goes global

Google has expanded access to its advanced creative AI tools, Veo 3 and Flow, to users in over 150 countries, including Pakistan. These tools allow users to convert photos into dynamic eight-second videos with sound using AI-powered photo-to-video features. Google made the announcement on Friday, highlighting the growing popularity of these tools among global users. […]

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29 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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30 h. ago Pakistan condemns India’s weaponisation of water at UN meeting

ISLAMABAD: At a preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Pakistan strongly criticized India’s actions of suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which it claimed put the lives of over 225 million people at risk. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed Pakistan’s concern, stating that water should act […]

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31 h. ago Pakistan shuts door on India over ‘Undeniable’ Balochistan Terror Proxies

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan stopped diplomatic overtures over India’s alleged role in Balochistan terror as New Delhi orchestrating terrorism both within

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32 h. ago Five dead, four injured as vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Kurram district

KURRAM: At least five people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Kurram district on Friday morning, according to local police. The accident took place in Para Chamkani Gondal, where the vehicle, traveling from Spin Ghar Manro to Sadda Bazaar in Lower Kurram, lost control […]

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32 h. ago ‘No arms, no Hamas’: Netanyahu draws red line for Gaza peace

Israel is ready to make a long-term peace deal with Hamas, but only if the group agrees to disarm and leave Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made this clear during talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump. He warned that if Hamas doesn’t agree to Israel’s terms within 60 days, Israel will use military […]

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34 h. ago Tesla set to debut in India with Mumbai showroom launch on july 15

Tesla is officially stepping into the Indian market, with its first showroom set to open in Mumbai on July 15. The new Tesla experience centre will be located at Bandra Kurla Complex, one of the city’s top business hubs. This launch marks the electric vehicle giant’s formal entry into the world’s third-largest car market. Despite […]

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34 h. ago Salman Ali Agha reveals team secrets, movie cast picks, and hidden love for poetry

Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha recently opened up in a fun and revealing interview with the PCB, where he shared behind-the-scenes moments, his secret talent, and film casting ideas featuring his teammates. Since becoming captain earlier this year, Agha has shown strong leadership skills on the field and a great sense of humor off […]

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35 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s Autopsy Reveals Body in Advanced Decomposition State, Cause of Death Pending

The body of Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar, discovered earlier this week in her flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition. The initial post-mortem findings suggest that she died between eight to 10 months ago, with her body severely decomposed and nearly unrecognizable at the time of recovery. […]

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