24 h. ago Former Labour leader Corbyn in talks to launch new party in UK

LONDON: UK’s Labour Party’s former leader, Jeremy Corbyn has said that he was in talks to start a new political party because Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government had “refused to deliver the change” voters expected during its first year in office. Corbyn, an avowed socialist who took control of the party in 2015, was its […]

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31 h. ago Rifts in PTI resurface as Mishal Yousafzai targets Aleema Khan’s son

Fresh cracks have appeared within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as senior leader and Core Committee member Mishal Yousafzai launched a veiled attack on Shehr Shah, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of party founder Imran Khan. In a strongly worded social media post, Mishal questioned the legal leniency Shehr Shah allegedly received in […]

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34 h. ago UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions

Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]

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43 h. ago Muharram security tightened; Karachi faces mobile, internet shutdown

As part of heightened security arrangements for the 8th of Muharram, mobile phone and internet services have been partially suspended in various parts of Karachi, causing significant inconvenience to the city’s residents on Friday. The disruptions began early Friday and are expected to continue throughout the day, especially in areas designated as sensitive during the […]

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45 h. ago No jail talks: Nawaz won’t visit Imran, says senator Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD – Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in the Senate, firmly denied reports claiming that party leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was planning to visit Adiala Jail to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. Terming the rumors “baseless, meaningless, and absurd,” Siddiqui said Nawaz Sharif has no intention of visiting the prison. […]

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51 h. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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52 h. ago Textile giant Bilal fibres shifts gears toward EVs, health tech & IT

As operations remain suspended, Pakistan-based textile firm Bilal Fibres Limited is making a bold pivot toward IT, health tech, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company shared the development in a formal notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. In the statement, Bilal Fibres confirmed that during the quarter ending June 30, 2025, […]

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54 h. ago Ashura 2025: Mobile phone services to be suspended on Muharram 9, 10

PESHAWAR – In a bid to ensure public safety and maintain order during the holy days of Ashura, authorities in

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55 h. ago Karachi suspends BRT and bus routes during Muharram for security

Public transport services in Karachi, including the BRT Green Line and the Peoples Bus Service, have been partially suspended due to security concerns during Muharram-ul-Haram. Authorities say the move ensures public safety during large religious processions. According to a spokesperson, the Green Line BRT will be completely shut down on the 8th, 9th, and 10th […]

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67 h. ago Majida Abbasi murder case: cops accused of evidence tampering

KOTRI: In a significant development in the Majida Abbasi murder case, Jamshoro SSP Zafar Siddiq Jhanga has suspended ASI Ghulam Sarwar Qureshi and Constable Zakir Hussain Gopang from the Nooriabad Police Station following accusations of mishandling crucial evidence. The DNA sample obtained during the exhumation of Majida’s body mistakenly identified male DNA instead of female, […]

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2 d. ago Stuck in limbo: Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan after Germany suspends refugee programme

ISLAMABAD: Afghan refugees, who fled their homeland after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, now find themselves in limbo in Pakistan as Germany suspends its humanitarian admission programme. The programme, which began in 2022, aimed to offer asylum to vulnerable Afghans, including women and human rights activists, but it has now been put on […]

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3 d. ago Afghan refugees left in limbo as Germany suspends resettlement programme

ISLAMABAD/BERLIN – Hundreds of Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan are facing uncertainty after Germany halted its humanitarian admission programme that once promised them safety and a new start. The programme, launched in October 2022, aimed to bring vulnerable Afghans — including women’s rights activists, journalists, and at-risk minorities — to Germany. However, after political changes […]

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3 d. ago Disqualification reference filed against 26 sunni ittehad council members

  According to sources, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad submitted the reference to the Election Commission. The move came after opposition members caused disruption and damage during the assembly meeting held on June 27. During the session, opposition members reportedly raised loud protests and created disorder. In response, the Speaker suspended the membership of 26 […]

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3 d. ago Imran Khan will decide on talks with government, says PTI’s Junaid Akbar

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Junaid Akbar said on Thursday that any decision regarding negotiations with the government will be taken solely by party founder Imran Khan. He stressed that the leadership will decide the path forward. While speaking to Dunya News, Junaid Akbar questioned the credibility of a recent letter written by some […]

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3 d. ago Thailand’s new cabinet sworn in as suspended PM faces ethics probe

Thailand’s new Cabinet members were officially sworn in on Thursday, including suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is under investigation for breaching ethics during a phone call with a Cambodian leader. Despite her suspension just two days earlier, Paetongtarn was present at Government House for the oath-taking ceremony, where she smiled but avoided media questions. […]

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3 d. ago FTT slams Rs400 billion illegal cigarette trade loss in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is losing Rs400 billion every year due to the illegal cigarette trade, warned Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT) Chairman Ameen Virk during a seminar in Islamabad. He described the issue as a “structural crisis”, not just minor tax leakage, and urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to maintain pressure on violators […]

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4 d. ago Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk as peace hopes fade

KYIV – A Russian-appointed official has claimed that Moscow’s forces now fully occupy Ukraine’s Luhansk region, one of the four territories illegally annexed by Russia in 2022. If true, this marks the first region completely seized after more than three years of war. Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-installed leader in Luhansk, told Russia’s state TV that […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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4 d. ago India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]

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5 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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