7 h. ago Finance Minister Aurangzeb signals further cuts in policy rate as inflation drops

ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government will not impose additional burdens on the salaried

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9 h. ago Lahore traffic advisory issued for Chehlum and  Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (R.A)

LAHORE –  Lahore Traffic Police on Wednesday announced a comprehensive traffic advisory for the three-day events marking the Chehlum and

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19 h. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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24 h. ago Special Traffic Plan issued for 14 August by Motorway Police; full details here

RAWALPINDI – Motorway Police issued special traffic plan ahead of 14th August Independence Day and celebrations to mark Marka-e-Haq. Motorway police

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31 h. ago Gang using fake taxi apps to loot citizens in Lahore arrested

LAHORE – The police on Tuesday arrested a four-member gang involved in looting valuables from citizens through an online taxi

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34 h. ago Saudi Riyal to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025 (Copy)

SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal remained unchanged against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday

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45 h. ago Learning from global case studies: Policy recommendations for overcoming Pakistan’s smog crisis

Pollution in Pakistan is not a new phenomenon. It has been there in other countries around the world. There are instances of its occurrence in London, also which started in the 18th century. London smog was notorious, as the coal which was used to burn had high amounts of Sulfur. However, no concrete action was […]

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47 h. ago China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]

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47 h. ago 6–0 vs. 5–0: Radar Plots, Wreckage, and the Case of the Missing S

Two Narratives, One Night May 6–7, 2025 — the most intense Indo-Pak air exchange since 2019. By dawn, two stories had emerged: Pakistan’s 6–0 vs India’s 5–0. In my No-Nonsense Zone, after fresh claims on 10 August, the jury is out. Today, I take South Asia’s most controversial scorecard to an unlikely forum: the #ChatGPT5 […]

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48 h. ago Ziarat assistant commissioner and son kidnapped, search operation underway

QUETTA: A search operation is currently underway to recover Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted on Sunday during a visit to the tourist destination Zezri. The incident took place when unidentified gunmen kidnapped the assistant commissioner, his son, and their gunman and driver while they were at the picnic point. […]

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49 h. ago Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi arrested for protesting against Indian Election Commission

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday detained senior opposition parliamentarians, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. They were arrested for launching protest drive against Election Commission’s ‘collusion’ with the ruling BJP, reported NDTV. Joint Commissioner of Police Deepak Purohit confirmed the detention but declined to give […]

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52 h. ago Qureshi acquitted again, PTI Leaders convicted in May 9 case

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two more May 9 cases on Monday. The court, however, sentenced senior PTI figures — Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid — to 10 years in prison each. These cases were related to the torching of police […]

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55 h. ago Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital

An Israeli strike on a tent near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City killed five people, including four Al Jazeera journalists and their assistant, police and hospital officials said. Among the dead was Anas Al Sharif, a reporter known for covering northern Gaza. Al Jazeera called Al Sharif “one of Gaza’s bravest journalists” and described the […]

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55 h. ago Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during repair work

At least eight volunteers lost their lives and several others remain trapped after a landslide struck a flood-damaged water channel in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah. The incident occurred while workers were repairing the channel, police confirmed on Monday. The volunteers were restoring the damaged waterway when a sudden mass of earth collapsed, burying them under debris. […]

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57 h. ago New motorway rule: Seatbelt now mandatory for all passengers of public transport

LAHORE – The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) has made it mandatory for all passengers — including those in

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60 h. ago Murree under Section 144: Entry restricted to families from August 12–14

RAWALPINDI – Authorities have decided to impose Section 144 for three days in popular hill station, Murree, from August 12

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3 d. ago Astronauts return to Earth after 5 months at the International Space Station

Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing´s Starliner. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. “Welcome home,” SpaceX Mission Control radioed. Splashing down were NASA´s […]

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3 d. ago Saudi crown prince invites PM Shehbaz to ‘Davos in the Desert’ investment forum

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum, the annual investment gathering often dubbed “Davos in the Desert.” The FII brings together global policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore investment trends, emerging technologies and global economic strategies in line with […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty

Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this during a meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Cristina Menegazzi in Islamabad. This marks a major step toward preserving Pakistan’s submerged maritime legacy. […]

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4 d. ago Omar Ayub’s bail denied: Lahore ATC demands immediate surrender

Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected PTI leader Omar Ayub’s bail requests today. The cases relate to the Jinnah House attack, Askari Tower assault, and burning of Shadman police station. The court held hearings on these cases and made its decision after reviewing all arguments. Omar Ayub’s interim bail had expired before today’s hearing. Omar Ayub […]

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