32 m. ago Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months, leaving little time for industry-wide adjustments. Even with the delay, analysts are warning of serious consequences. […]

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79 m. ago Altaf Hussain battles severe illness, admitted to London hospital

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has been hospitalised in London following a severe illness, party officials confirmed on July 11, 2025. Senior MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi said doctors conducted multiple tests and are closely monitoring his condition. They appealed to supporters to keep Hussain in their prayers. Altaf Hussain, living in self-imposed exile […]

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1 hour 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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3 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s Autopsy Reveals Body in Advanced Decomposition State, Cause of Death Pending

The body of Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar, discovered earlier this week in her flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition. The initial post-mortem findings suggest that she died between eight to 10 months ago, with her body severely decomposed and nearly unrecognizable at the time of recovery. […]

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3 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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4 h. ago Ahsan Khan says he has never given personal phones to his sons

Popular actor Ahsan Khan has revealed that he has never given personal mobile phones to his sons, despite allowing limited use of other digital devices. He stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on children’s activities. In a recent interview, Ahsan spoke about parenting and the dangers of online exposure for children. He said […]

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5 h. ago Four more survivors rescued after Houthi attack sinks Greek ship in red sea

ATHENS/LONDON — Rescuers pulled four more survivors from the Red Sea on Thursday after Houthi militants attacked the Greek bulk carrier Eternity C, which sank earlier this week. Ten crew members remain missing, officials said. The attack marks the second Greek ship targeted this week by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, breaking months of calm near […]

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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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6 h. ago Actress Humaira Asghar’s death estimated 8–10 months ago, postmortem report reveals

KARACHI – The preliminary postmortem report of actress Humaira Asghar, whose body was recently found in a flat in Karachi’s Defence area, has revealed that she died approximately eight to ten months ago. The report states that her remains were in the final stages of decomposition. According to the findings, no broken bones were found […]

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14 h. ago Minister calls Israel ‘illegal state,’ rules out recognition

Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, on Thursday ruled out any possibility of recognizing Israel, calling it an “illegal state” during a meeting with Palestinian envoy Dr. Zuhair Muhammad Hamdallah Zaid, as he reaffirmed his country’s longstanding position on the issue. The comments come amid a debate on social media over whether Pakistan might […]

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14 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite SC ruling

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the United States Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. US District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling after immigrant rights advocates implored […]

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19 h. ago Save up to Rs700,000 on Hyundai Santa Fe under Limited Discount Offer

KARACHI – Good news for those looking to buy crossover SUV which just got cheaper as Hyundai Santa Fe prices

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19 h. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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21 h. ago 20% Tax on Cash Over Rs2Lac in Pakistan? Full Details of New Rule on Cash Transactions

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are bearing the brunt of new taxes and now, shocking reports claimed staggering 20percent  taxes on cash

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24 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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25 h. ago Pakistan regulates crypto: New authority formed under 2025 ordinance

Pakistan has issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2025, creating a new authority to regulate digital assets across the country. The President of Pakistan signed the ordinance, which takes effect immediately. It introduces rules for people and companies who work with virtual assets like cryptocurrency, tokens, and digital exchanges. The aim is to protect […]

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26 h. ago Carpet exporters hit by high taxes on inputs, demand urgent support

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Pakistan’s leading textile and carpet exporters have sounded the alarm over skyrocketing energy costs and the possible imposition of new US tariffs, saying these challenges are pushing their industries toward a crisis. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Commerce, officials from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) […]

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27 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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28 h. ago US imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, limits stay to three months

The United States has rolled back its visa policy for Nigerians, now granting only single-entry, three-month non-immigrant visas instead of the previous five-year, multiple-entry permits. The change affects all Nigerian travelers applying for non-immigrant visas, including business and tourist categories. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria stated that the adjustment is part of a global visa […]

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30 h. ago PTI founder’s sons barred from politics due to British nationality: barrister Aqeel

Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, has said that the sons of the PTI founder cannot participate in Pakistani politics because they are British nationals. He emphasized that their foreign nationality and visa status do not allow any involvement in political activities under Pakistani law. Speaking on Wednesday, Barrister Aqeel accused […]

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