66 m. ago Israel appeals for blood donations after Iran’s bombing leaves dozens in critical condition

TEL AVIV – Israel has made an urgent appeal for blood donations on Tuesday morning due to a severe shortage following recent Iranian airstrikes that injured hundreds. The country’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), specifically requested blood from donors with blood group “O,” calling the situation increasingly critical after another night of bombing. According […]

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1 hour ago ATMs down nationwide as major Cyberattack hits Iran’s largest Bank

TEHRAN – Amid major escalation between Iran and Israel, Tehran is grappling with most severe cyberattacks in its history, as

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2 h. ago Israeli attack near Gaza aid site kills over 50, say rescuers

Israeli forces killed at least 50 people and injured more than 200 near an aid centre in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that the victims had gathered in Khan Yunis to receive flour at a charity distribution site. The situation turned deadly when gunfire and shelling hit the crowd. According to […]

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2 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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2 h. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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2 h. ago Israeli hacker group claims major cyberattack on Iranian bank Sepah

An Israeli-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Iran’s Bank Sepah, reportedly destroying all its data. The group, known as Gonjeshke Darandeh, posted about the attack on social media platform X. According to the Times of Israel, the hackers alleged that Bank Sepah was funding Iran’s ballistic missile program, military nuclear […]

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3 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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3 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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3 h. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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4 h. ago G7 leaders press on as Trump’s sudden exit casts shadow over summit

Six of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders continued the final day of their summit in Canada, striving to display unity and global influence despite the abrupt exit of U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit, held in Kananaskis, Alberta, aimed to address major global crises, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump […]

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4 h. ago Israeli tank shelling kills 45 in Gaza as civilians waited for aid

At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured after Israeli tank shelling hit a crowd waiting for aid in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the health ministry reported. The attack targeted civilians who had gathered along a main eastern road, hoping to receive essential food and supplies. According to medics, Israeli tanks opened fire […]

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16 h. ago Kh Asif alerts world to Israel’s nuclear prowess amid Iran conflict

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the global community to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s nuclear arsenal, amidst Tel Aviv’s aggression against its neighbours in the region. Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, according to the US-based Centre for Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. There are multiple United Nations (UN) resolutions concerning Israel’s nuclear arsenal, […]

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16 h. ago ‘World entering new era as nuclear powers build up arsenals’

China’s nuclear arsenal has grown faster than that of any other country, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, adding momentum to the global arms race and raising strategic concerns, an independent international institute said Monday. The country’s nuclear stockpile has been expanding by roughly 100 warheads per year since 2023, the Stockholm International […]

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16 h. ago Punjab CM touts transparency in country’s largest uplift fund

Public funds are trust of the people, we are accountable to Allah Almighty, said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while addressing the 27th meeting of the provincial cabinet. She added, “Success comes with sincere intention and hard work, this year we will work even harder than the last year.” She highlighted, “We are not only […]

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19 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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19 h. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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19 h. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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20 h. ago Don’t Hire Pakistanis, They’ll Scam You.” The Reality of the West’s Favorite Outsourcing Myth

A phrase thrown casually across freelance hiring platforms, Reddit threads, and global startup forums is: “Don’t hire Pakistanis – they’ll scam you.” What was once a mere fringe view has now taken the form of a modern stereotype, a cultural bias reinforced by anecdotes that often lack data and are generalized to slander the impact […]

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23 h. ago Gold slips in Pakistan after recent surge, remains close to all time high levels

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan moved down, mirroring drop in global markets, with per tola price of gold moving

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23 h. ago Solidarity camp in Karachi backs international convoy to Gaza

KARACHI: A solidarity camp was held outside the Karachi Press Club to express support for the Global March to Gaza, drawing political, religious, and civil society leaders, alongside students and human rights activists. The event was jointly organized by Palestine Foundation Pakistan, Federal Urdu University, and think tank KAP. It voiced backing for the international […]

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