14 h. ago Dick Cheney, the most powerful US Vice President in history, dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications, his family confirmed. Cheney, considered one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, played a key role in shaping presidential power and US foreign policy under George W. Bush. He also expanded the office of the vice president […]

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17 h. ago LHC proposes Sunday shutdown to fight Lahore’s worsening smog

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday proposed a complete shutdown of commercial activities every Sunday as part of a broader strategy to tackle the city’s worsening smog problem. During the hearing of petitions filed by citizen Haroon Farooq and others, Justice Shahid Karim also ordered the strict enforcement of the government’s notification […]

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19 h. ago Karachi erupts after dumper kills man, injures wife; truck set on fire

KARACHI – Citizens in Karachi set a garbage dumper truck ablaze late Monday night after it fatally hit a motorcyclist and injured his wife on Nishtar Road, police said. The tragedy quickly escalated into violence when shots were fired at the crowd during the chaos. According to South DIG Syed Asad Raza, 23-year-old Shahzeb Shahid […]

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32 h. ago Winter alert issued for Murree, Kotli Sattian amid storm forecast

The Punjab Emergency Service Department (Rescue 1122) Murree has issued a special warning ahead of the winter season, urging citizens to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel owing to expected severe weather. “In view of the winter season, rainfall and hail, all rescue stations and key points in Murree and Kotli Sattian will remain on […]

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33 h. ago Port Qasim to undergo overhaul to drive half of $100bn revenue target

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday said that Port Qasim will undergo major modernisation to help generate at least half of Pakistan’s $100 billion revenue target, highlighting its expanding role as a key industrial and trade hub. Speaking as chief guest at a ceremony marking Port Qasim’s recognition as the […]

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36 h. ago Six police officers injured in attack on North Waziristan DPO’s vehicle in Bannu

BANNU: Six police officers were injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of the North Waziristan District Police Officer (DPO) near Mamash Khel town in Bannu district, an official reported. Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan confirmed the incident, explaining that the attack took place on Miranshah Road, which connects Bannu […]

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37 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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43 h. ago Five security officials injured in attack on police convoy in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN – At least five security officials were injured on Monday when the convoy of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) came under attack in North Waziristan. According to police sources, the squad of DPO Waqar Ahmed was ambushed on the Bannu–Miransha Road near Mamash Khel. While DPO Waqar Ahmed narrowly escaped unharmed, five […]

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57 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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66 h. ago Police convoy attacked in Hangu, three officers injured including SHO

HANGU – A police convoy came under attack in the Doaba area of Hangu on Sunday, leaving three policemen, including a station house officer (SHO), injured. According to police sources, the convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by intense firing from unidentified assailants. The officials on board included SP Investigation Abdul […]

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69 h. ago Shahid Khaqan undergoes heart surgery after attack in Murree

MURREE – Former prime minister and head of the Awam Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, suffered a heart attack on Saturday and underwent surgery in his hometown, Murree. According to family sources, doctors placed two stents in his heart during the procedure, and his condition has since improved. Meanwhile, several political figures are also receiving […]

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2 d. ago Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa

LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]

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4 d. ago PTI leaders hospitalized as political meetings spark speculation

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly, Mian Mahmood Ur Rasheed, has been shifted to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, due to a chest infection, according to ARY News sources. He is currently undergoing a series of medical tests to assess his condition. Hospital sources revealed that further treatment decisions […]

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4 d. ago Bishnoi gang involved in shooting at Punjabi singer’s Canada home

Canadian police are investigating a shooting outside the residence of Punjabi singer Chani Nattan after the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack. Authorities said a social media post from an account named Goldy Dhillon — believed to be a close aide of Bishnoi — took credit for the incident. The post claimed […]

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4 d. ago Scientists build climate ‘time machine’ in Amazon to study future earth

MANAUS – Deep in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, scientists have created a groundbreaking “climate time machine” to simulate the future atmosphere of Earth. The experiment, part of the AmazonFACE project, aims to study how tropical forests respond to rising carbon dioxide levels predicted for the coming decades. The findings are expected to play […]

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5 d. ago Kurdish forces deny killing Syrian soldiers, blame landmines for deadly blast

DAMASCUS: Two Syrian soldiers were killed and another seriously injured in a missile attack on Wednesday near Tishrin Dam in northern Syria, according to state media, though Kurdish forces have denied responsibility and claimed the deaths were caused by landmine explosions. The Syrian defence ministry, as cited by SANA news agency, accused the Syrian Democratic […]

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5 d. ago Israel reaffirms Gaza ceasefire despite deadly airstrikes killing 104

CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Israel on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, even as it launched retaliatory airstrikes that killed 104 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. The escalation followed the death of an Israeli soldier in what Israel described as an attack by gunmen in a designated buffer zone. Read More: Israel […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan won’t need ‘even a fraction’ of its arsenal, Asif warns Taliban

Defence minister issues strongest warning yet after Istanbul talks collapse Says Pakistan engaged in peace talks at request of friendly nations Terms Afghan officials’ remarks “venomous” and reflective of fractured mindset Warns any terror attack on Pakistan will invite a decisive response ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday issued a stark warning to […]

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6 d. ago Grenade attack injures 13 in Balochistan’s Dera Murad Jamali

DERA MURAD JAMALI: At least 13 people, including two police officers, were wounded when a hand grenade exploded near a police vehicle in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Wednesday, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police Ghulam Sarwar Bhayo said unidentified attackers targeted a police mobile patrolling near Shah Petrol Pump in Dera Murad Jamali. […]

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6 d. ago Rocket attack hits Jaffar Express in Balochistan, passengers safe

A rocket attack targeted the Jaffar Express near the Notal area of Nasirabad district in Balochistan on Tuesday night. According to police, unidentified attackers fired multiple rockets at the train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. The explosions occurred close to the railway track, but no damage or casualties were reported. Police said the […]

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