9 h. ago KP govt convenes ‘peace Jirga’ to evolve ‘unified strategy’ for restoring peace on Nov 12

CM Afridi, Junaid chair high-level meeting to finalise jirga plan to be in KP Assembly Says peace, not politics, is province’s top priority, warn against tampering with NFC award 20 parties, bar representatives, ex-governors to attend the moot as Afridi reaches to Achakzai and Raja Nasir PESHAWAR: Amid escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law […]

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10 h. ago WhatsApp faces global outage, leaving millions of users unable to connect

WhatsApp experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday night, leaving millions of users around the world unable to send or receive messages. The disruption was reported across multiple countries, including the UK, Pakistan, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Italy, and the United States, with users facing difficulties on both mobile and web versions of the app. According […]

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16 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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18 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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38 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. 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 Sindh job portal declares 326,000 candidates eligible: Sharjeel

Karachi: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that over 326,000 candidates have been declared eligible on the Sindh Job Portal. The portal allows applicants to register for merit-based recruitment in government and private organizations. Memon said the platform uses an automated system to screen candidates based on qualifications, education, and experience. He emphasized that […]

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3 d. ago US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential

ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, aiming to establish secure and transparent critical mineral supply chains for American industry. Read More: Pakistan’s Minerals: The New Geopolitical Bargaining Chip The delegation, led by Robert Louis Strayer II, president of the […]

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4 d. ago Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV after failed deal talks

CALIFORNIA — Millions of YouTube TV subscribers faced disruption on Friday, October 31, as all Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN, and FX, went dark following a failed distribution agreement between the two companies. The blackout took effect shortly after their midnight deadline, affecting around 20 channels and all related DVR recordings. The collapse of contract […]

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4 d. ago Hurricane leaves causes massive destruction in Jamaica and Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE/KINGSTON/HAVANA – The death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 49 on Thursday after the Category 5 storm tore through the northern Caribbean, devastating Jamaica and Haiti before moving toward Bermuda. The storm, one of the strongest on record in the Atlantic, caused widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage across multiple nations. Haitian authorities […]

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5 d. ago Punjab CM, PA speaker agree on stern action against miscreants

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to discuss matters pertaining to political and administrative affairs of the province. Legislative matters and functioning of the Punjab Assembly were also discussed in detail in the meeting. Both leaders agreed to take stern action against miscreants who attempt to disrupt […]

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5 d. ago PM orders forensic audit of PRAL after revelation of 2018–19 tax fraud

Premier Shehbaz directs audit through international consultancy firm, linking fraud to outdated digital infrastructure and weak monitoring Seeks comprehensive investigation report within three weeks, ordering strict legal action against institutions and individuals involved Briefed on upgraded systems with audit vault and database safeguards, lauds FBR’s reform success, global recognition at WB forum ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister […]

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5 d. ago Customs foil Rs446m methadone smuggling attempt near Taftan border

QUETTA: The Customs authorities in Balochistan have thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 11 million Methadone Hydrochloride tablets valued at Rs446 million, The News reported on Thursday. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Customs Appraisement Collectorate, Taftan, under the Chief Collector of Customs (Appraisement), Balochistan, conducted a surprise inspection after […]

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7 d. ago Japan pledges $550 billion to US to strengthen economic ties

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a $550-billion investment package for the United States. The move aims to deepen economic ties and secure critical minerals and rare earths. The agreement includes mining, processing, and joint investments to ensure stable global supply chains. Officials said the deal will also boost shipbuilding and increase purchases […]

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8 d. ago Tomato prices drop sharply after Iranian imports boost supply

Tomato prices have seen a significant decline across major markets as steady imports from Iran have helped stabilise supplies after weeks of record-high rates. In Karachi, prices have dropped to around Rs200 per kilogramme, down from Rs600–700 just days earlier. The recent improvement follows a severe shortage caused by floods in Punjab, which destroyed large […]

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8 d. ago KP Governor urges PM to lift ‘unconstitutional’ wheat supply curbs

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift what he termed “unconstitutional restrictions” on the inter-provincial supply of wheat to the province. In his letter to the PM, Governor Kundi stated that the curbs imposed on wheat movement are contrary […]

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8 d. ago Tomato prices ease after Iranian imports but warning signs loom for spring supply

After weeks of steep price hikes that pushed tomato rates to Rs600–700 per kilogramme, prices have begun to fall due to steady imports from Iran and limited arrivals from Swat and Sindh. However, traders warn that the country could face another shortage by the spring of next year, potentially triggering another price surge. Floods and […]

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9 d. ago Azma Bukhari rejects claims of flour supply blockade in Punjab

  Punjab Minister for Information Azma Bukhari on Sunday firmly rejected allegations of a flour supply blockade in the province, stating that the movement and distribution of flour are continuing smoothly and transparently. She emphasized that misleading claims were being spread by certain elements disturbed by the province’s efficient supply system. The minister clarified that […]

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1 week ago Vandalism and attacks: Settler violence disrupts West Bank olive harvest

WEST BANK: The scene shocked many and highlighted the violence of this year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank: a young masked man clubs an older Palestinian woman picking olives, who then collapses on the ground. The incident during an attack by Israeli settlers, filmed by an American journalist, took place in the town […]

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