8 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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59 h. ago Field Marshal Munir says his 2nd US visit marks ‘a new dimension in Pak

Army chief says India wants to present itself as a ‘Vishva Guru’ (global teacher), but in practice, it is nothing like that Terms India’s RAW involvement in transnational terrorist activities a cause of serious concern at global level Says occupied Kashmir is not an internal matter of India but an unfinished international agenda Says Pakistan […]

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59 h. ago Punjab Forest dept starts using hydroseeding technology for barren lands

In a bid to combat climate change induced environmental degradation and land erosion, Punjab’s Forest Department has begun using hydroseeding technology to bring barren lands under vegetative cover. According to a press release issued here on Sunday, Punjab Forest department Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal said, “We have successfully implemented hydroseeding over several acres in Jallo […]

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3 d. ago Omar Ayub’s bail denied: Lahore ATC demands immediate surrender

Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected PTI leader Omar Ayub’s bail requests today. The cases relate to the Jinnah House attack, Askari Tower assault, and burning of Shadman police station. The court held hearings on these cases and made its decision after reviewing all arguments. Omar Ayub’s interim bail had expired before today’s hearing. Omar Ayub […]

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3 d. ago Zelensky: Ukraine will never surrender Its land to occupiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky strongly stated that Ukraine will never hand over its land to occupiers. He said any peace deal excluding Ukraine would oppose true peace. Zelensky made these remarks after US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. Trump revealed the upcoming meeting on […]

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5 d. ago NA approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill to streamline border operations

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward improving cross-border trade and travel. The legislation aims to create a dedicated authority to manage land ports and coordinate inter-departmental operations at border points. With this bill, Pakistan joins India and Bangladesh in South Asia in […]

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5 d. ago NA approves landmark bill to set up Pakistan land port authority

The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025. The bill aims to make cross-border movement of goods and people faster and more efficient. It was moved by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on behalf of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Once approved by the Senate and signed by President […]

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6 d. ago Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while Ben Shelton eliminated Alex de Minaur on the men’s side. It marks Osaka’s first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former […]

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6 d. ago Svitolina says online abusers after Canadian Open defeat were angry gamblers

Former world number three Elina Svitolina said she was flooded with online abuse, including death threats, after her Canadian Open defeat on Tuesday and blamed the “shameful” behaviour on disgruntled bettors. The 10th seed from Ukraine crashed to a 6-2 6-2 quarter-final loss against four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka at the Montreal WTA tournament […]

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6 d. ago US envoy meets Putin for three hours ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline

MOSCOW: United States envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Wednesday, two days before the expiry of a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Witkoff flew to Moscow on a last-minute mission to seek a breakthrough […]

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6 d. ago Trump punishes India With 50pc Tariff for ‘fueling Ukraine War’

WASHINGTON – Massive blow to India on economic front as US President Donald Trump slammed New Delhi with massive 50pc

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7 d. ago FO dismisses unfounded claims of citizens’ involvement in Ukraine conflict

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has strongly rejected the allegations suggesting that its citizens are involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Office called these allegations “baseless and unfounded.” The statement clarified that Pakistan has not been formally approached by Ukrainian authorities regarding the involvement of its […]

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7 d. ago Over 1,000 Kashmiris martyred in IIOJK since August 2019, report shows

SRINAGAR: A report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service on Tuesday revealed that 1,030 Kashmiris, including 21 women and 44 children, have been martyred since India revoked Articles 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019. This move by the Indian government, which stripped Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) of its […]

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7 d. ago Trump threatens higher tariffs over India’s Russian oil trade

US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Indian goods due to India’s purchase of Russian oil, a key revenue source for Moscow amid the Ukraine war. Trump criticized India for profiting from Russian oil while ignoring the conflict’s human toll. He announced plans to “substantially” increase tariffs but did not specify the […]

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7 d. ago The great Indian oil arbitrage: CronyCapitalism for billionaires, nothing for the 1.45 billion

  India’s import of discounted Russian crude post-Ukraine war could’ve been a geopolitical masterstroke—securing energy, reducing inflation, and easing public burden. Instead, it became a case study in crony capitalism: private profits for a few, public pain for many. The Opportunity That Was Squandered When the West sanctioned Russia in 2022, India boosted its Russian […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan denies involvement of its citizens in Ukraine conflict after Zelenskeyy’s claims

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected the baseless and unfounded allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the

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8 d. ago ‘Kashmir Will Be Free One Day’: COAS, Top Pak Army Brass extends Unshakable Support

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Armed Forces reiterated its unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)

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8 d. ago Trump warns of ‘higher tariffs’ if India keeps buying Russian oil

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump threatened Monday to “substantially” hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil — a key source of revenue for Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Trump’s heightened pressure on India comes after he signaled fresh sanctions on Moscow if it did not make progress by Friday towards a […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris’ struggle six years on

On August 5, 2025, as Pakistan solemnly observes Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, the nation once again renews its commitment to the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This day is not merely a symbolic gesture-it is a moral imperative, a reaffirmation of solidarity with a people whose voices have been systematically silenced under the weight of […]

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3 w. ago Russia strikes Ukraine again, deadly blasts shake Kyiv overnight

Russia launched another wave of deadly drone and missile strikes on Ukraine early Monday, killing one person and injuring several others in the capital, Kyiv. The attack triggered widespread panic as explosions echoed across the city during the night, forcing many residents to run for shelter in underground subway stations. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed […]

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