3 h. ago Deadly protests rock Kenya as tensions rise over police brutality

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as Kenyan police clashed with demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nairobi and other cities. The protests marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, but this year’s unrest was fueled by public outrage over the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang […]

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3 h. ago 29 students, driver injured as school van falls off road in AJK

Muzaffarabad – A school van carrying students home in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) fell off a mountain road on Tuesday, injuring at least 29 children and the driver, police confirmed. The accident occurred near Tambryal Mor, close to Chikar, a hill station in Jhelum Valley, about 46 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. According to Senior Superintendent […]

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3 h. ago Red sea on edge as Houthis attack ships after vessel sinking

DUBAI – Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, just a day after sinking another vessel. The latest assault on the Greek-owned Eternity C left two crew members injured and two missing, raising fears of renewed threats to global shipping routes. According to […]

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4 h. ago FBR eases tax rules for overseas Pakistanis in property market

In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that overseas Pakistanis can now pay advance tax at filer rates on buying or selling property in Pakistan—even if they are non-filers. This policy applies under specific conditions and is aimed at easing investment for non-resident Pakistanis. To qualify, individuals must hold either […]

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4 h. ago Sindh govt forms inquiry committee after deadly Lyari building collapse

KARACHI – The Sindh government has formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic collapse of a residential building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area that claimed 27 lives. The decision comes amid growing public concern over unsafe structures in the city. According to the official notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Karachi Commissioner […]

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4 h. ago Junaid Safdar takes fine gracefully, celebrates law’s equal application

LAHORE – A traffic fine issued to the security vehicle of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, has drawn public praise—not protest—from the young political figure. On July 7, traffic police in Lahore stopped and fined a black-tinted vehicle assigned to Junaid Safdar’s security. The vehicle was pulled over during a routine check […]

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5 h. ago Experts say Pakistan’s EV growth needs time and strong policies

Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is still in its infancy, with experts comparing it to a newborn baby that needs time to develop. The government’s National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 aims to boost EV adoption and build supporting infrastructure like charging stations across the country. Global EV brands like BYD, Deepal, and MG have […]

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7 h. ago CM Maryam puts Punjab on high alert amid heavy monsoon rains

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered all relevant departments to remain on high alert due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains across the province. She issued immediate instructions for timely action to prevent flooding and minimize public inconvenience during the downpour. CM Maryam directed WASA, PDMA, Rescue 1122, Local Government, and Traffic Police to […]

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18 h. ago SBP not to repeat past mistakes of accelerating demand, economic growth

Pakistan will not “repeat past mistakes such as accelerating demand and economic growth too rapidly”, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code by SBP in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), he said he was confident that the ongoing transition from […]

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18 h. ago Aurangzeb chairs meeting on implementation of National Tariff Policy

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the National Tariff Policy. The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan; Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik; Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and senior officials from the Ministry of […]

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18 h. ago Finance Minister reviews progress on Prime Minister’s Fan replacement program

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari; Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks’ […]

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19 h. ago Sindh at forefront of provincial climate response: spokesperson

Government Spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani has said that Sindh, under the visionary leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is taking significant strides to combat climate change through a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at sustainability, climate resilience and environmental protection. In a press statement, Hemnani shared that government’s most remarkable efforts to tackle climate change include the […]

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21 h. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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22 h. ago Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea amid trade tensions

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, two of America’s closest allies. The decision was announced in formal letters sent to both countries, stating that their trade practices were “far from reciprocal.” The tariffs will take effect from August 1, unless trade policy changes are made. […]

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22 h. ago Did Junaid Safdar really get fined by Lahore Traffic Police for violation?

LAHORE – Several local media shared stories of the traffic challan of Junaid Safdar, the son of sitting Chief Minister

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23 h. ago Aurangzeb pushes for swift launch of PM’s fan replacement initiative

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed all departments to fast-track preparations for the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, which aims to replace traditional electric fans with energy-efficient models across the country. The program is expected to launch its first phase by the end of this month. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the Finance […]

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23 h. ago Tarbela spillways trigger flood threat: PM orders high alert

Opening of the Tarbela Dam spillways has triggered a flood-like situation in the Indus River, affecting multiple regions across Pakistan. In Attock’s Khushalgarh area, a two-storey police post was swept away by the rising waters. A similar incident had damaged the same post during last year’s flooding. A high flood wave is also passing through […]

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27 h. ago Macroeconomic policies, financial inclusion pillars of Pakistan’s economy

KARACHI – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, said that structural reforms will be undertaken for sustainable and

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28 h. ago China hits back at Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS aligned nations

China has strongly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries that align with BRICS’ “anti-American” policies. Trump announced the tariff threat following the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7, 2025), where the group rebuked unilateral tariffs and military actions against Iran and Israel. A spokesperson for […]

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28 h. ago Sindh government sets new minimum wage at Rs. 40,000 from july 1

The Sindh government has officially notified an increase in the minimum monthly wage to Rs. 40,000 for unskilled workers, effective from July 1, 2025. This change was announced by the Sindh Minimum Wage Board, aiming to improve the livelihoods of millions of laborers across the province. According to the notification, semi-skilled workers will now receive […]

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