58 m. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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1 hour ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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4 h. ago Iran launches 15th wave of missile and drone strikes on Israel

Iran has launched another round of missile and drone attacks on Israel under its ongoing counter-offensive operation, “Wa’ad-e-Sadiq 3” (True Promise 3). According to Tehran Times, this marks the 15th wave of retaliation in response to Israel’s continued military aggression. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that coordinated missile and suicide drone strikes targeted […]

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5 h. ago Iran still armed with advanced missiles, says Israeli intelligence

Iran still holds a significant number of advanced missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials. A senior Israeli intelligence officer told NBC News that only 65% of the missiles launched by Iran in the last 24 hours were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system—down from a 90% success rate just a day earlier. The decline highlights […]

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5 h. ago China laments Trump’s use of force threat against Iran amid rising Middle East Tensions

BEIJING – China voiced strong opposition to the use of military force amid growing international concern over the escalating conflict

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6 h. ago New List of Top Pakistani Universities in QS World University Rankings 2026

ISLAMABAD – QS World University Rankings 2026 is out now, with prestigious institutions of Engineering, Science and Management taking top

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6 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, urges immediate action from UN and global community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran on Thursday, urging the United Nations and the international community to act immediately to halt the military strikes and hold Israel accountable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, called the Israeli strikes a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, stressing that they contravene international law and […]

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7 h. ago Trump hosts Field Marshal Asim Munir in historic White House meeting

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir in an unprecedented meeting at the White House on Wednesday, praising the Pakistani military leader for playing a key role in averting a war between Pakistan and India. Trump commended Munir for his efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear powers, […]

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8 h. ago UK PM urges Trump to show restraint after US approves strikes on Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to act with restraint after reports confirmed that the US approved plans to strike Iran. His spokesperson called on all sides to lower tensions and return to diplomacy. This appeal comes ahead of a key meeting in Geneva on Friday, where foreign ministers of […]

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8 h. ago Iran arrests 24 alleged Israeli spies over “image tarnishing” plot

Iranian police have arrested 24 people accused of spying for Israel. The arrests were announced on Thursday in a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency. Officials claim the group tried to harm the image of Iran both online and offline. Brigadier General Kiumars Azizi, the police chief of west Tehran, said the suspects worked to […]

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8 h. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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9 h. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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9 h. ago Shaheen Afridi joins Brisbane heat as no.1 overseas pick in BBL 15

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has officially joined Brisbane Heat as the top overseas Platinum pick in the BBL 15 Draft. The draft took place in Melbourne on Thursday. Six out of eight BBL franchises showed serious interest in Pakistani players, a sign of their growing value in global leagues. Shaheen will play […]

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10 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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10 h. ago Israeli politician threatens Pakistan’s nukes, faces strong backlash

Former Israeli Deputy Defence Minister Meir Masri has threatened Pakistan’s nuclear program in a post on social media. He wrote in Arabic and Urdu, saying Israel might move to dismantle Pakistan’s nuclear capability after its campaign against Iran. Though Masri holds no official role now, he remains an influential figure in Israel’s Labour Party and […]

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10 h. ago Russia warns Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear plant could cause ‘chernobyl

Moscow: Russia has issued a grave warning following reports of an alleged Israeli strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, saying any attack on the active facility could cause a catastrophe on the scale of Chernobyl. According to Reuters, an Israeli military spokesperson initially confirmed an attack on the area, but the statement was later […]

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10 h. ago SpaceX starship explodes during routine test at Texas launch site

HOUSTON – SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project faced another setback as Starship 36 exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase launch facility in Texas late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:00pm local time and was described as a “catastrophic failure” by Cameron County officials. A video released by local authorities showed the rocket […]

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10 h. ago ‘Armed Forces are our identity’: Youth pledge support to Pak Army during DG ISPR’s Karachi visit

KARACHI – Pakistani youth extended support for the Army during Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations’s

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10 h. ago China, Russia urge Israel to halt attacks on Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

BEIJING/MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Thursday, strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, President Xi told Putin that China is ready to engage in talks with all […]

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