7 h. ago Punjab to set up mosque management committees across province

Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting of all relevant departments of Punjab Government, in which it was decided to establish more effective mosque management committees, comprising respected local notables, across Punjab. Participants of the meeting noted that state, religious scholars and community elders stand united for the maintenance of peace and […]

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8 h. ago KP govt convenes ‘peace Jirga’ to evolve ‘unified strategy’ for restoring peace on Nov 12

CM Afridi, Junaid chair high-level meeting to finalise jirga plan to be in KP Assembly Says peace, not politics, is province’s top priority, warn against tampering with NFC award 20 parties, bar representatives, ex-governors to attend the moot as Afridi reaches to Achakzai and Raja Nasir PESHAWAR: Amid escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law […]

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9 h. ago WhatsApp faces global outage, leaving millions of users unable to connect

WhatsApp experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday night, leaving millions of users around the world unable to send or receive messages. The disruption was reported across multiple countries, including the UK, Pakistan, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Italy, and the United States, with users facing difficulties on both mobile and web versions of the app. According […]

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9 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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11 h. ago CM Maryam orders mosque committees to strengthen peace, unity across Punjab

Punjab CM chairs key meeting on interfaith harmony, community participation, direct early disbursement of stipends to Imams Auqaf mosques to be run under new public trust model for transparency, digital mapping of 56,000 mosques, 20,863 seminaries completed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said the state, religious scholars, and community elders were united […]

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12 h. ago Amin Mukaty: Pakistan’s Marathon Prodigy on the Global Stage

LAHORE: At just 23 years old, Karachi-based runner Amin Mukaty is rapidly cementing his place as one of Pakistan’s most promising long-distance athletes. Having recently clocked an astonishing 2:48:47 at the 129th Boston Marathon to become Pakistan’s fastest male finisher, Mukaty is now setting his sights on completing the Six World Marathon Majors and elevating […]

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14 h. ago Indian Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan after conflict closure

Pakistan welcomed the first group of Indian Sikh pilgrims on Tuesday at the Wagah-Attari border, marking the first major crossing since deadly clashes between the two neighbours in May. More than 2,100 pilgrims were granted special visas to attend a 10-day celebration commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the revered founder of Sikhism. […]

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15 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

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15 h. ago Sohail Afridi makes controversial claims about political connections with Osama Bin Laden

In a recent televised statement, Sohail Afridi, a prominent leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raised eyebrows by alleging that some of his political adversaries, who have accused his party of terrorism, are in contact with al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Afridi’s remarks, made during an appearance on a popular news channel, suggested that those attacking his […]

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16 h. ago Zardari calls for global equality, social integration and human rights

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights, calling for collective global efforts to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive development. Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the President highlighted that eradicating poverty in all its forms and promoting productive employment […]

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16 h. ago Saba Qamar to take legal action against journalist over false claims

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, one of the leading figures in television and film for nearly two decades, has declared that she will pursue legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif following his controversial statements about her private life. The issue arose after Hanif made claims regarding Saba Qamar’s alleged past relationship during the early 2000s, […]

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18 h. ago US seeks UN approval for International Security Force in Gaza

WASHINGTON – The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seeking approval for the establishment of an International Security Force (ISF) in Gaza with a two-year mandate, Axios reported on Tuesday. The proposed force, described by US officials as an “enforcement force” rather than a peacekeeping mission, would […]

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32 h. ago Sabalenka eases past Paolini, Pegula beats Gauff in WTA Finals

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her WTA Finals campaign with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini, while defending champion Coco Gauff struggled with double faults as Jessica Pegula beat her 6-3 6-7(4) 6-2 in Riyadh on Sunday. Sabalenka, who won the U.S. Open this year, landed 11 aces and frustrated Paolini with […]

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34 h. ago Pakistan winning battle of narrative with truth, facts: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Monday that Pakistan was winning the battle of narratives by portraying accurate and undeniable facts to the world, in the face of Indian propaganda and falsehood. Speaking at a seminar titled Pakistan’s Diplomatic Achievements: Reinvigorating Foreign Relations Through Renewed Global Engagement, organized by the […]

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35 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

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37 h. ago Zahid Ahmed apologises after backlash over content creator remarks

Actor Zahid Ahmed has publicly apologized after facing widespread criticism for his controversial statement claiming that “content creators will go to hell.” The actor, known for his roles in hit dramas like Ishq Zahe Naseeb, released a video message on social media expressing remorse over his remarks. He clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and […]

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43 h. ago Media firms face backlash over donations to Trump’s East Wing project

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s plan to raze the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom has sparked criticism for news organizations whose corporate owners are among the project’s donors. Comcast, parent company of NBC News and MSNBC, has faced scrutiny on-air from its own commentators, while Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan Navy’s first Chinese submarine to enter service next year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf revealed in an interview with China’s Global Times on Sunday. The deal, which will see eight submarines delivered by 2028, is reportedly worth up to $5 billion and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime defense and […]

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45 h. ago Anthony Hopkins dismisses wife’s claim he’s autistic, calls it “rubbish”

LONDON: Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has brushed off his wife Stella Arroyave’s suggestion that he may be autistic, saying he doesn’t believe in such labels. In a candid new interview with The Sunday Times, the 87-year-old Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs star reflected on his personality quirks and habits, many of which his wife believes […]

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47 h. ago US confirms nuclear tests under Trump will not involve explosions

WASHINGTON – The United States will resume nuclear weapons testing under orders from President Donald Trump, but without carrying out actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified on Sunday. Speaking to Fox News, Wright said the upcoming “system tests” are designed to verify the functionality of all components in a nuclear weapon except for […]

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