2 h. ago Lebanon rejects normalisation with Israel, urges peace and border clarity

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly ruled out any move toward normalisation with Israel on Friday, but stressed the need for peace between the two neighbouring countries. His remarks followed Israel’s recent expression of interest in establishing ties with Lebanon. Speaking to an Arab think tank delegation, Aoun distinguished between peace and normalisation. He said peace […]

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2 h. ago Russian drone strike hits Kharkiv, maternity hospital damaged in attack

A Russian drone strike on Friday targeted the center of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, injuring nine people and damaging a maternity hospital, according to Ukrainian officials. Mothers and newborns were quickly evacuated to another medical facility for safety. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the attack and the damage via Telegram, though he did not say […]

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2 h. ago Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, reflects on life, leadership, and longevity

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned 100 on July 10, marking a historic milestone in his life and in Malaysia’s political history. Known for his decades-long leadership, Mahathir remains active and mentally sharp even at 100, having spent more than half his life in politics and public service. On his birthday, Mahathir received warm […]

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3 h. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Hanoi on Friday, marking the first session of its kind in eight years. The meeting […]

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4 h. ago Relief for Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor as Court says NO to YouTube Channel ban

ISLAMABAD – Digital crackdown on dissent journalists has been stopped as Pakistan court reversed ban on scores of channels including those

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6 h. ago Israeli strike hits Gaza clinic, kills eight children in aid Queue

GAZA CITY – At least 66 people, including eight children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday, Gaza’s civil defence agency confirmed. The children were standing in line for nutritional aid outside a clinic in Deir el-Balah when the strike hit. The clinic, run by U.S.-based charity Project Hope, was providing life-saving treatment […]

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6 h. ago Business community announces nationwide strike on july 19 against finance act and labor policy

Pakistan’s business community has strongly protested against the Finance Act 2026 and the proposed provincial labor policy, calling these measures harmful to businesses. They have announced a nationwide strike on July 19 to voice their concerns. The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) stated that major trade organizations across the country are supporting the […]

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6 h. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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6 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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7 h. ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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14 h. ago Imran intends to bring his sons into politics, alleges Senator Irfan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Thursday said the government’s top priority remains to minimize the burden on the common men and provide maximum possible relief. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was always deeply concerned about the problems faced by the poor. Responding to speculation […]

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18 h. ago Quadcopter attack in Bannu kills woman, injures three others

BANNU: A woman was killed and three others, including two children, were injured in separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The first attack targeted a residential area, resulting in the death of the woman and injuring her two children. In the second incident, terrorists launched a quadcopter strike at the Maryan Police Station. Although […]

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18 h. ago PM directs overhaul of farm lending, sets focus on easy loans for farmers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed the relevant authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for sustainable agricultural reforms, working in coordination with the provinces to significantly boost production and reduce input costs. During a review meeting on agricultural development, the premier emphasized that the reform process would start with the provision of easy […]

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19 h. ago Dar meets Canadian, Australian and Russian FMs, vows to promote trade, education ties

In meeting with Canadian and Australian FMs, Pakistan’s FM agree to boost bilateral trade, promote academic partnerships KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong, Russian counterpart, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hon. Vijitha […]

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22 h. ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion for the first time

Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $20 billion mark for the first time in the country’s history. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared this record-breaking update in its latest weekly report, calling it a significant economic milestone. According to the data, official reserves held by the SBP reached $14.502 billion as of […]

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24 h. ago Zelenskyy calls for urgent boost in defence funding amid Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders and businesses in Rome to increase defence investments as Russian attacks grow stronger. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, he stressed that stopping Russian drones and missiles must be a top priority. He called for more supplies of air defence systems, interceptor drones, and missiles to protect the country. […]

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26 h. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan, China to strengthen media ties against misinformation spread

BEIJING – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and China have agreed to boost their cooperation in tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation through joint media initiatives. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Cao Shumin, Vice Minister of the Publicity […]

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28 h. ago Greece halts asylum applications for North African migrants amid surge in arrivals

Greece has announced a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa, following a sharp rise in sea arrivals this year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Wednesday that the suspension would initially last three months and apply to those reaching Greek shores by sea. This move comes shortly after European […]

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