7 h. ago Bushra seeks early hearing of plea against £190m case conviction

Apetition has been moved to Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday for early hearing of plea seeking suspension of Bushra Bibi’s seven years imprisonment sentence in 190 million pounds case. The petitioner took the position that according to judicial policy, bail and suspension of sentence applications are heard on a priority basis. The petitioner’s case […]

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9 h. ago Dar confirms 27th Constitutional Amend ‘about to arrive’, assures ‘transparent process’

Deputy PM vows robust debate, no ‘haphazard’ passage of bill, saying govt consulting PPP and promising to take all allies on board Dar urges tabling of amendment first in Senate for ‘professional input’ PPP to finalise stance after CEC meeting, says Sherry Rehman as Bilawal confirmed govt approached party DPM Dar blames 2021 policy on […]

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15 h. ago Typhoon Kalmaegi slams Philippines, killing four, displacing thousands

  At least four people have died and hundreds remain trapped on rooftops as Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashed heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across the central Philippines. The powerful storm, locally known as Tino, inundated major areas of the Visayas region, particularly Cebu province, where three fatalities have been confirmed. In the neighbouring province of Bohol, […]

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17 h. ago Saba Qamar to take legal action against journalist over false claims

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, one of the leading figures in television and film for nearly two decades, has declared that she will pursue legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif following his controversial statements about her private life. The issue arose after Hanif made claims regarding Saba Qamar’s alleged past relationship during the early 2000s, […]

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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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17 h. ago IHC orders jail to arrange meeting between Imran Khan and lawyer today

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed jail authorities to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja later today. The order came during a hearing on a petition seeking to block Imran Khan’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the directive after […]

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42 h. ago Floods and landslides leave 15 missing in Papua, mostly children

JAKARTA – At least 15 people, primarily children, are reported missing and are feared dead after floods and landslides struck Indonesia’s easternmost Papua region following heavy rainfall, local authorities said on Monday. Thirteen of the victims were children aged between eight and 17 years, police chief Alfredo Agustinus Rumbiak of the remote Nduga area told […]

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43 h. ago Punjab Assembly to take up key amendment bills in 34th session today

LAHORE – The first sitting of the 34th Punjab Assembly session is set to begin today (Monday) at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan at the Punjab Assembly building, according to the issued agenda. As per the agenda, the School and Higher Education Department will address questions raised by assembly […]

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44 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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45 h. ago PFUJ urges govt action as crimes against journalists surge 60pc

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and concrete steps to protect journalists amid a sharp rise in crimes targeting media professionals across the country. In a joint statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, PFUJ President Afzal […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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56 h. ago PM vows to take steps for prosecution of crimes against journalists

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press is the guarantee for a […]

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57 h. ago Faisal Kapadia reveals shocking family link to Bollywood’s Dimple Kapadia

KARACHI: Pakistani singer Faisal Kapadia has dropped a bombshell in a recent podcast appearance, revealing that Bollywood legend Dimple Kapadia is his niece. Speaking on City 1016 ARN, Faisal shared a heartwarming family connection, explaining that Dimple’s father, Chunibhai Kapadia, was his cousin. He recalled how, back in 1984, Chunibhai had promised to take him […]

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68 h. ago LHC to hear Ducky Bhai’s bail plea in gambling app case on Monday

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has scheduled the hearing of YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, in connection with the online gambling app promotion case. Justice Farooq Haider will preside over the hearing of Ducky Bhai’s post-arrest bail plea on Monday. His counsel had earlier filed the petition at the […]

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2 d. ago PM Shehbaz credits FBR reforms for record rise in tax return filings

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday linked the filing of 892,419 new tax returns for tax year 2025 to growing public confidence in the government’s reform and digitisation agenda. His statement followed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) announcement that 5.912 million tax returns were filed for 2025 — up from 5.025 million […]

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3 d. ago PM lauds record 5.9m tax returns as proof of public trust, reform success

Premier says merit, automation, and oversight driving FBR’s transformation, crediting digital outreach for record voluntary filing milestone Says nearly one million new taxpayers added to national tax network this year Says 17.6% surge in returns—from 5m last year to 5.9m by end-October—and an 18.6% rise in tax payments reflect stronger compliance and confidence   ISLAMABAD: […]

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3 d. ago Air Karachi Takes Off with New Brand Identity and Centralized Maintenance and Operations Center Launch

Karachi, Pakistan — 1 November 2025 — Air Karachi (Private) Limited ushered in a new chapter last night with the formal unveiling of its brand identity and the inauguration of its centralized maintenance and operations office at a high-profile Corporate Night. The inauguration was attended by officials from the Ministry of Defence, Civil Aviation Authority, […]

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3 d. ago Citizen questions Karachi traffic fines, seeks court intervention

A Karachi resident, Johar Abbas, filed a petition in Sindh High Court against rising e-challan fines. He included top officials as respondents, including the Chief Secretary Sindh, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, DG Excise and Taxation, and DG NADRA. The petition claims the fines are unfair, inconsistent across cities, and cause financial strain on citizens. Abbas […]

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4 d. ago SHC takes up petition against heavy taxes on sanitary napkins

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has admitted a petition challenging the imposition of heavy taxes on sanitary napkins, arguing that such hygiene products should be recognized as essential items and exempted from excessive taxation. The petition, filed by Alisha Shabbir, contends that sanitary napkins are vital for women’s health and should be categorized as […]

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4 d. ago Asif slams govt spokesperson’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on Gaza peace force

Defence minister distances govt from Danyal Ch’s statement on ‘disarming Hamas’ Says Pakistan has taken no such decision, terms comment contrary to policy Says Pakistan will act only under collective decision and UN-backed mandate   ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday categorically distanced the government from a controversial statement made by federal spokesperson […]

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