25 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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34 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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42 h. ago FIA summons 15 CDA officers in Rs297 million corruption probe

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned 15 officers of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in connection with a corruption case involving nearly Rs297 million. The FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle issued a second notice on Friday, intensifying its ongoing investigation. According to the official notification, the inquiry is registered under case number 49/2022 and is […]

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43 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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44 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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46 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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58 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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60 h. 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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62 h. ago NAB launches probe into alleged corruption and illegal recruitments at SPSC

KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated a formal investigation into the alleged illegal recruitments and corruption within the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC). The investigation specifically targets former Chairman Noor Muhammad Jadmani and 15 other officials for their involvement in irregular hiring practices, claims of favoritism, and misuse of authority. According to NAB […]

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65 h. 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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67 h. 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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69 h. ago Likud ministers push Netanyahu to annex West bank before Knesset break

Fifteen Israeli cabinet ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have signed a petition urging immediate annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The push comes ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The ministers, joined by Knesset […]

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69 h. 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 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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4 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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4 d. ago India unveils $11.7 billion plan to create 35 million jobs by 2027

India’s federal cabinet has approved a ₹1 trillion ($11.7 billion) Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to generate 35 million new jobs between August 2025 and July 2027. Under the plan, first-time workers will receive one month’s salary, capped at ₹15,000 ($175). Employers who retain new employees for at least six months will get up to ₹3,000 […]

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4 d. ago Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked call with former Cambodian leader

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office following a controversy involving a leaked

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5 d. ago Consul General Boontinand vows to deepen Thailand, Pakistan ties through trade, culture

Faisal Zahid Malik reaffirms media collaboration to bolster both nations’ longstanding relations Zubair Yaqoob Karachi Thailand and Pakistan reaffirmed their

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5 d. ago Sindh Govt suspends officials over absenteeism and mismanagement

On the directives of Sindh Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mehr, the Sindh government has taken reformatory action in the Agriculture Department. Secretary Agriculture Sohail Ahmed Qureshi conducted surprise visits to various district agricultural offices across the province, resulting in the suspension of 28 officers and employees over absenteeism, mismanagement, and poor performance. According to […]

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