5 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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9 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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9 h. ago Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid

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10 h. ago Ataullah Tarar: Pakistan’s war hero nominated for prestigious award

Pakistan has nominated two prominent officials for the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award. The award recognizes their efforts during the India-Pakistan war. Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar, and Press Information Officer Mubashir Hassan received the nominations. Their work helped Pakistan share its story with the world during the conflict. This recognition highlights their dedication and effective communication […]

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10 h. ago Nations must take direct action to end Israel’s assault on Palestinians

WASHINGTON WATCH We’ve reached a sort of tipping point in the way political leaders in the West are reacting to Israel’s genocidal assault on Palestinians in Gaza. It’s maddening for two reasons: that it took this long to get an official response from Western capitals; and that, once the magnitude of the tragedy became clear, […]

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10 h. ago Presidential hopeful dies in Colombia after June rally shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian pres­idential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said on Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation’s violent past. The 39-year-old conservative senator, a grandson of former president Julio Cesar Turbay (1978-1982), was shot in the head and leg on June […]

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10 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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11 h. ago PMD warns of nationwide heavier monsoon rains from next week

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensified monsoon activity across the country from next week, forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers. According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating the upper regions, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen by August 17. […]

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11 h. ago Asad, Bismal, Muaz claim titles at PLTA Independence Day Junior Tennis Championship

LAHORE: Rising stars Asad Zaman and Bismal Zia of Ali Embroidery Mills, along with Muhammad Muaz and Muhammad Ayan of Fatima Group, won titles at the PLTA Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. In the boys’ U-18 singles final, Asad Zaman showcased his talent and […]

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14 h. ago Justice won’t bend to protests: Law minister warns May 9 offenders

ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that those behind the May 9 violence must face justice, no matter their political influence. He warned that protest or pressure campaigns cannot undo a lawful court conviction. Speaking in the Senate during a heated session, Tarar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now dealing […]

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15 h. ago Indian opposition holds another protest over ‘Vote Chori’ in Bihar

NEW DELHI: Indian opposition lawmakers staged yet another protest in the Parliament House complex today, marking the 15th consecutive day of agitation against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar. Many of the protesting MPs wore white T-shirts featuring the image of a “124-year-old first-time voter”, Minta Devi, whose name reportedly appeared on the […]

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17 h. ago Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invites opposition for talks with government

Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally invited opposition parties to engage in meaningful negotiations with the government to resolve ongoing political issues. The offer came during his remarks about opposition members’ rights, following comments made by former Speaker Asad Qaiser. The Speaker underlined the importance of respecting parliamentary traditions, the constitution, laws, and […]

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21 h. ago NADRA launches online birth, death registration in union councils

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched an online system for the registration of births

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26 h. ago National Minorities Day President expresses resolve to build inclusive Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equal rights

President Zardari has called for a collective resolve to build an inclusive and stronger Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equality,

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30 h. ago Sindh Assembly unanimously passes National Minorities Day resolution

A special session of the Sindh Assembly was held here on Monday to mark the “National Minorities Day” in which all other legislative proceedings were deferred. In special session, the House also unanimously passed the National Minorities Day resolution. The session which was held at the Old Assembly Hall and Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed tabled […]

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32 h. ago India’s missing friends: Why the World didn’t back ‘Operation Sindoor’

By: Sadaf Nadeem History shows that since 1947, whenever the Indian government has faced internal chaos, administrative failures, or especially rising unrest in Kashmir, it has relied on a familiar tactic: deflect blame onto Pakistan and stir up nationalist sentiment. Mr. Mohammad Kunhi’s opinion piece, provocatively titled “India’s Missing Friends During Op Sindoor” is just […]

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34 h. ago President Zardari stresses minority empowerment as catalyst for Pakistan’s bright future

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari delivered powerful address on National Minority Day, stressing vital contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s

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35 h. ago PTI stages protest in National Assembly, demands Imran Khan’s release

During Monday’s National Assembly session, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers staged a loud protest, surrounding the Speaker’s dais and chanting slogans for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan. They also voiced strong opposition to the ongoing military operation, chanting “operation na-manzoor” (operation unacceptable) repeatedly. The session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. […]

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35 h. ago Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India

MUMBAI: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target […]

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35 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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