2 h. ago Judiciary acts on complaints, AI, and enforced disappearances

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) met today under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s leadership to review judicial conduct. Senior judges, including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar, participated as Council members. Chief Justices of Lahore and Sindh High Courts, Aalia Neelum and Junaid Ghaffar, also joined. The meeting focused on complaints against […]

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12 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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16 h. ago Sheikh Hasina’s trial begins as top cop confesses in tribunal

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted for crimes against humanity. The charges stem from a deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024 that left up to 1,400 people dead. Prosecutors announced the indictment after the country’s International Crimes Tribunal resumed trials of officials linked to Hasina’s ousted government. Former police chief […]

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16 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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17 h. ago Naqvi dismisses rumors of Zardari’s removal, denies COAS leadership change speculation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the potential removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless and false. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Naqvi reaffirmed the unity between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, asserting that no discussions or intentions existed […]

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18 h. ago Yango Pakistan joins hands with DealCart to launch grocery delivery on its SuperApp

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has officially expanded its SuperApp offering with the launch of a dedicated grocery delivery service that will be available across Karachi. In strategic collaboration with the e-commerce platform DealCart, the new feature allows users to order everyday essentials directly through the same app they […]

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20 h. 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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21 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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21 h. ago Tesla set to debut in India with Mumbai showroom launch on july 15

Tesla is officially stepping into the Indian market, with its first showroom set to open in Mumbai on July 15. The new Tesla experience centre will be located at Bandra Kurla Complex, one of the city’s top business hubs. This launch marks the electric vehicle giant’s formal entry into the world’s third-largest car market. Despite […]

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23 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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24 h. ago Bodies of Balochistan bus attack victims sent to hometowns as leaders vow justice

DERA GHAZI KHAN – The bodies of nine passengers killed in a tragic terrorist attack in Balochistan were sent to their native towns across Punjab on Friday. Civil and military officials received the bodies before dispatching them to cities including Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh. The victims were traveling on […]

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25 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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33 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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33 h. ago Govt eyes $1bn valuation in Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment plan

Pakistan is seeking a valuation of at least $1 billion for the Roosevelt Hotel it owns in New York and is ready to part with a minority stake in the prime Manhattan property as it scouts for a redevelopment partner, a senior government official said. Named after former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the century-old property […]

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36 h. ago IT minister, Meta delegation discuss AI, digital cooperation

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday discussed advancing digitization in Pakistan, exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing cooperation in public sector innovation and capacity-building. During a meeting with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of South and Central Asia Public Policy, the minister […]

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39 h. ago Sharjeel Memon orders demolition of dangerous Lyari buildings

KARACHI: After a five-storey building collapsed in Lyari last week, killing 27 people and injuring 10, the Sindh government has taken strict action. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Thursday that nine unsafe buildings in Lyari have been evacuated. Demolition work on one of them is already in progress. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah […]

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40 h. ago CM Maryam orders urgent preventive measures amid urban flooding threat

Punjab CM directs Wasa officials to reach field, implement SOPs issued by PDMA LAHORE: In response to ongoing torrential rains across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alerted all departments to adopt all-out measures to prevent urban flooding and ensure public safety. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, on average, Lahore received 136 mm […]

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41 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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43 h. ago Vehicle owners get relief: 10% discount on token tax till august 30

Lahore — In a relief move for vehicle owners, the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has announced a 10% discount on token tax payments for the current fiscal year. The department hopes this step will encourage early compliance and reduce tax default cases. According to excise officials, the discount is valid only until August 30, […]

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43 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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