50 m. 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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52 m. ago DPM Ishaq Dar meets Malaysian PM, pledges to strengthen Pakistan

PUTRAJAYA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. He conveyed warm regards from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Malaysia. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar praised Malaysia’s role […]

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70 m. ago Israel signals readiness for permanent ceasefire talks if Hamas disarms

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is willing to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only if Hamas surrenders its weapons and military authority. His statement follows indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha aimed at ending the prolonged conflict. Speaking in a […]

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2 h. ago When Pakistanis, other nationals can buy property in Saudi Arabia? [Check Locations]

JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia has taken a major step to attract massive foreign investment as it has decided to allow

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8 h. ago 87 killed, 149 injured in rain fury since June 26 as flood fears mount

At least 87 people have been killed and 149 others injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, according to figures released Thursday by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, reported 29 deaths including 15 children, while the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded 30 deaths, 14 of them […]

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8 h. ago World Population Day: First Lady calls for renewed national commitment to empowering every citizen

On the occasion of World Population Day 2025, the First Lady of Pakistan, Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, calls for a renewed national commitment to the health, dignity, and empowerment of every individual; especially women, children, and youth across the country. “On this day, we are reminded not only of numbers, but of the lives […]

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8 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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8 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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10 h. ago Police arrest 149, including 48 Chinese, in scam call centre raid

Police have arrested 149 people – including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese – in a raid on a scam call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday. “During the raid, a large call centre was uncovered, which was involved in Ponzi schemes and investment fraud. Through this fraudulent network, the public was […]

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12 h. ago ANP’s Maulana Khanzaib, cop shot dead in Bajaur ‘targeted attack’

ANP’s Aimal Wali condemns the killing, saying the party would register FIR of the incident against the state BAJAUR: Awami National Party (ANP) leader Maulana Khanzaib, along with a policeman, was killed on Thursday when unidentified suspects ambushed his car in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, according to the police. “The politician was shot dead in […]

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16 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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16 h. ago Latest update on Golden Handshake Scheme; Which Govt employees are eligible for it?

KARACHI – National Assembly’s Standing Committee unanimously approved Civil Servants Amendment Bill 2024, which introduces a golden handshake scheme for

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17 h. ago China willing to promote strategic coordination with Russia: Wang Yi

BEIJING: China is ready to work with Russia to continuously promote strategic coordination and safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign […]

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18 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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19 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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19 h. ago India faces global criticism over Kashmir as UN resolutions continue to be ignored

ISLAMABAD – As Kashmir Martyrs’ Day approaches on July 13, voices around the world are once again drawing attention to India’s ongoing defiance of United Nations resolutions regarding the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The day commemorates the 1931 killing of 22 peaceful Kashmiri protesters by Dogra forces outside Srinagar Central Jail. The protest […]

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19 h. ago Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi’s legacy lives on as nation marks 19th death anniversary

LAHORE – Renowned Urdu poet, short story writer, and literary icon Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was remembered on his 19th death anniversary Wednesday for his timeless contributions to South Asian literature. Born on November 20, 1916, in Anga, Khushab, Qasmi spent his life exploring themes of poverty, justice, and human dignity. He passed away on July […]

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19 h. ago Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2025 amid surge in death penalties

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreign nationals in 2025 so far, according to an AFP tally, reflecting a sharp rise in the kingdom’s use of capital punishment this year. On Thursday, the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed the execution of two Ethiopian men, Khalil Qasim Muhammad Omar and Murad Yaqub Adam Siyo, […]

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19 h. ago Iran tells UN to end ‘double standards’ before nuclear talks can resume

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog to stop applying “double standards” if it wants Tehran to resume cooperation on its nuclear programme, state media reported on Thursday. Last week, President Pezeshkian signed a law suspending all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), prompting the agency to […]

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20 h. ago Citizen files petition, claims actress Humaira Asghar was murdered

KARACHI – A citizen has approached the city court, demanding a murder case registration after the body of actress Humaira Asghar was found in suspicious circumstances. The petitioner insists her death was not natural. According to the petition filed by Shah Zaib Suhail, the police themselves have described the incident as alarming. He said Humaira […]

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