2 h. ago China fully supports Pakistan’s bid of BRICS membership: says IDCPC spokesman

ISLAMABAD: Director-General Information of the International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Mr Hu Zhaoming on Tuesday said that China fully supports Pakistan’s bid to membership of BRICS and Chinese government is making efforts to help Pakistan become a member of BRICS. “It is time to coordinate better in BRICS to protect the interests […]

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2 h. ago President Xi calls on China, Kyrgyzstan to expand cooperation, safeguard int’l order

ASTANA: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China-Kyrgyzstan relations are at their best in history and full of potential for cooperation. He called on the two countries to expand cooperation and jointly safeguard the international economic and trade order. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, held on the […]

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3 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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4 h. ago Solar Panels to get cheaper in Pakistan after end of 18% Sales Tax

KARACHI – Relief for Pakistani households and businesses turning to solar energy amid soaring electricity rates, as Senate Standing Committee

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6 h. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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6 h. ago Rs 1,028 billion budget: Balochistan aims for growth with surplus focus

The Balochistan government has announced a record-breaking Rs 1,028 billion budget, the largest in its history. Finance Minister Mir Shuaib Noshirovani presented the budget during a session chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. For the first time, the province has introduced a budget that crosses the trillion-rupee mark. Notably, the budget also includes a surplus […]

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6 h. ago Over 1,200 Pakistanis repatriated via Taftan border amid regional tensions

A total of 1,200 Pakistani citizens, including pilgrims, traders, and students, have safely returned from Iran through the Taftan border due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday alone, 78 more individuals, including 47 students, were repatriated, bringing the total number to 1,200. According to Express News, 987 people were brought back over the past […]

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6 h. ago Golden retrievers wrigley and river steal hearts in viral bird chase video

Two English Cream Golden Retrievers, Wrigley and River, are winning the internet with a viral Instagram video that captures their hilarious backyard encounter with a tiny bird. The playful moment has delighted thousands of viewers across social media platforms. The video begins with one of the dogs lying calmly on a neatly trimmed lawn. Suddenly, […]

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6 h. ago Louvre museum shuts down as staff protest overwhelming tourism and poor working conditions

PARIS – The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditions caused by mass tourism. Thousands of confused visitors, many holding pre-booked tickets, were left waiting outside the iconic glass pyramid entrance. Workers refused to take up their posts, […]

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6 h. ago Sky on alert: Bomb threat forces IndiGo flight to land in Nagpur

A series of bomb threats have caused panic across multiple international flights, forcing emergency landings and airport evacuations. On June 17, an IndiGo flight from Muscat to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing in Nagpur, India. The airline received a bomb threat via email. The plane, carrying 157 passengers and six crew […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan snooker association faces financial crisis, seeks government support

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) is struggling with a serious financial crisis. It has now appealed to the government for urgent funding. According to PBSA officials, the lack of funds is making it nearly impossible to participate in upcoming international events. They highlighted that the team may miss this month’s Asian Team & […]

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7 h. ago Justin Bieber Shares Emotional Struggles and Anger Issues in Heated Text Exchange

Justin Bieber is opening up about his emotional struggles after a heated text exchange led him to sever ties with a friend. On Sunday, June 15, the 31-year-old singer shared screenshots of his messages on Instagram, revealing a conversation that highlighted his internal turmoil. In the exchange, Bieber expressed frustration over being criticized for his […]

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7 h. ago Asim Munir warns India: Talks on terrorism coming, big shifts ahead

Field Marshal General Asim Munir announced that Pakistan will soon hold talks with India on terrorism. Speaking in Washington D.C. to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, he said the world would witness major developments soon. He discussed national security, regional conflicts, and Operation Banyan Marsus. Munir also shared Pakistan’s firm and calculated response to Indian […]

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9 h. ago Pakistani baseball player Lance Khan dies in Houston car crash

HOUSTON – Pakistani baseball player Lance Khan has tragically passed away in a traffic accident in Houston, according to an official statement from the Pakistan Baseball Federation. Federation President Fakhar Shah confirmed that the fatal accident occurred on Sunday morning in Houston. Despite immediate efforts, Lance Khan could not survive the injuries and was later […]

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9 h. ago Karachi mayor launches municipal bonds to fund city’s future projects

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a major step toward solving the city’s development issues through municipal bonds. At a gong ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), he revealed a new funding plan. This marks the first time in history a Karachi mayor rang the PSX bell. The mayor shared that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation […]

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9 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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9 h. ago PIA employees join bidding race, claim first right to buy National airline

Employees of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have submitted a joint bid to acquire the struggling national carrier, intensifying the competition ahead of the June 19 deadline. The offer was jointly filed by Hidayatullah Khan, President of the CBA-affiliated People’s Unity, and Aqeel Siddiqui, head of the PIA Senior Staff Association (SASA). The employees argue that […]

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10 h. ago WhatsApp introduces ads in updates tab: Meta’s big move to monetize the messaging app

Meta has announced a major change for WhatsApp by introducing ads in its “Updates” section, marking a significant shift in the popular messaging app’s history. This announcement came on June 17, more than a decade after Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion. The new ads, called “status ads,” will appear only in the Updates tab, […]

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10 h. ago Bomb Threat Forces India’s IndiGo Flight To Emergency Land in Nagpur

A bomb threat forced an IndiGo flight, traveling from Muscat, Oman, to New Delhi, to make an emergency landing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. The flight, which had a scheduled stopover in Kochi, was en route to the Indian capital when authorities acted on a bomb threat received at the Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL). […]

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10 h. ago PM Shehbaz highlights blue economy as key to Pakistan’s growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the vital role of the blue economy in Pakistan’s development, calling it a major force for national and regional economic progress. While speaking at the soft launch of the second International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that Pakistan must fully explore its […]

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