1 hour ago 3mn Afghans likely to return this year after Pakistan, Iran introduce new policies

Three million Afghans could return to their country this year, a UN refugee official said Friday, warning that the repatriation flow is placing intense pressure on an already major humanitarian crisis. Iran and Pakistan have introduced new policies affecting displaced Afghans, with Tehran already having given four million “illegal” Afghans until July 6 to leave […]

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2 h. ago Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said Saturday. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame […]

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2 h. ago Turkish president hails the start of disarmament by Kurdish separatists

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday hailed start of a disarmament process by militant Kurdish separatists as the end of a “painful chapter” in Türkiye’s troubled history. Erdogan told a meeting of his ruling AKP party in Ankara that the more than 40-year-old “scourge of terrorism” for which the Kurdistan Workers’ Party – or […]

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6 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment to structural reforms to achieve economic prosperity

We have a long and thorny journey and face mountain-like impediments: PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan avoided default through IMF deal efforts, noting FBR digitization helped revenue jumped from Rs12b to Rs50b Pakistan responded India’s uncalled-for aggression with full might and taught the enemy a lesson: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his […]

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7 h. ago Ahsan urges return to the golden principles of the Prophet’s Seerah to regain lost ground

Minister attributes Muslim world’s decline largely to its detachment from education and research LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to […]

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8 h. ago Launch of riot management police brings a new dimension to modern governance: CM Maryam

First batch of Riot Management Police includes 5,000 personnel, out of which 3,000 completed training LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has established Pakistan’s first-ever dedicated Riot Management Police Force, marking a major milestone in law enforcement and crowd control in the province. The new force has been created within the Punjab Police framework to […]

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11 h. ago At least 60 Palestinians killed, 180 wounded in Israeli strikes today

GAZA: At least 60 Palestinians have been killed and 180 wounded in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn, including 27 people reportedly seeking humanitarian aid, according to health officials. In Gaza City, four people were killed and 10 injured when an Israeli air strike hit a residence on Jaffa Street in the Tuffah […]

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11 h. ago PCB sets stage for big PSL changes with asset valuation drive

LAHORE, July 12 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched a detailed valuation of Pakistan Super League (PSL) assets, a move aimed at paving the way for key commercial decisions before the next season. According to sources, this evaluation will include the financial worth of all six PSL franchises, along with the league’s commercial […]

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13 h. ago Setback for India: Brazil halts Akash missile deal, picks Italy’s advanced EMADS

BRASILA: Exposing the growing doubts over the reliability of Indian defense equipment, Brazil has officially halted negotiations with India for the acquisition of the outdated Akash surface-to-air missile system, and is now turning to Italy’s more advanced Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) system. Talks with India reportedly reached an impasse after Brazil was offered […]

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14 h. ago PTI stands firm: Imran Khan’s sons will come back to Pakistan

Islamabad: Senior PTI leader and lawyer Salman Akram Raja stated on Saturday that Imran Khan’s sons, Suleman and Qasim, have a legal and moral right to return to Pakistan. “It is their fundamental right, and they will come back,” he told reporters outside KP House in Islamabad. The remarks came during a luncheon held in […]

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14 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan and Bahrain unite to crush terrorism and human trafficking

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to work closer to fight terrorism and stop human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Bahraini counterpart, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in Manama on July 10, 2025. Both leaders stressed the need to boost security cooperation between their countries. They believe this partnership will help make […]

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16 h. ago Russia’s overnight assault sparks fires, casualties near NATO border

In another deadly escalation of its invasion, Russia launched a powerful overnight barrage of missiles and drones on western Ukraine, killing at least two people and wounding over a dozen more. The strikes targeted Chernivtsi, Lviv, and Lutsk—cities close to the borders of Romania and Poland, signaling an expansion of the conflict’s geographic scope. According […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan unveils results of first G6PD pilot project to combat malaria

ISLAMABAD – The Directorate of Malaria Control Pakistan on Saturday released the results of the country’s first G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)

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17 h. ago Tensions rise as Iran’s leader threatens new attacks on US forces

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that US military bases in the Middle East could face more attacks soon. He referred to the missile strike on the US Al Udeid airbase in Qatar last month. Khamenei said this attack was not a small incident but a major military success. He added that Iran […]

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19 h. ago Italy make history, qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026  

The Hague –  Italy’s men’s cricket team has made history by qualifying for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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19 h. ago PSQCA Board greenlights sweeping reforms to boost institutional performance

In a decisive push to reform and energize Pakistan’s quality control infrastructure, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain

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31 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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35 h. ago KP Governor seeks Iranian support to ease pilgrimage challenges at the border

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday called on the Iranian government to provide special attention to Pakistani pilgrims, particularly those traveling from Dera Ismail Khan, to address the challenges they face at the Pakistan-Iran border. His request comes amid growing concerns about the difficulties faced by pilgrims on their journey to […]

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35 h. ago Five dead, four injured as vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Kurram district

KURRAM: At least five people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Kurram district on Friday morning, according to local police. The accident took place in Para Chamkani Gondal, where the vehicle, traveling from Spin Ghar Manro to Sadda Bazaar in Lower Kurram, lost control […]

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