13 h. ago ZTBL loan scandal: Rs. 11 billion in farmer loans go missing

A major financial scandal has rocked Pakistan’s Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) as over 11,400 loan files—worth more than Rs. 11.48 billion—have gone missing, officials revealed during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan. Officials from the Auditor General’s Office briefed the committee that out of 22,000 loan files, nearly half have […]

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14 h. ago Actor Humaira Asghar dies in isolation – Body found after weeks

Popular Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Tuesday. The 32-year-old artist had been missing from public view for weeks. Her body was recovered from a rented flat in Ittehad Commercial Area, Phase VI, by Gizri police. The police said they arrived […]

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18 h. ago Red sea on edge as Houthis attack ships after vessel sinking

DUBAI – Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, just a day after sinking another vessel. The latest assault on the Greek-owned Eternity C left two crew members injured and two missing, raising fears of renewed threats to global shipping routes. According to […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan mourns death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq gas tragedy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 12 Turkish soldiers who lost their lives after exposure to methane gas during a mission in northern Iraq. The incident occurred during a search operation as part of Türkiye’s ongoing Claw-Lock Operation. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan conveyed heartfelt condolences to […]

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20 h. ago Texas Flash Floods Leave Over 100 Dead, With Search for Missing Ongoing

More than 100 people have been killed by flash floods in Texas, with several still missing, including girls from a summer camp. The floods, which struck over the Fourth of July weekend, wreaked havoc along the Guadalupe River near San Antonio, sparking a massive search-and-rescue operation. Authorities are facing tough questions about preparedness and the […]

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22 h. ago Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf Miss Out as Pakistan Announce Squad for Bangladesh T20 Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, set to begin on July 20 in Dhaka. In the absence of regular T20I captain Babar Azam, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the Pakistan side. Meanwhile, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have been sidelined due […]

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37 h. ago PCB plans fresh faces as senior trio likely to miss t20 series

Pakistan’s senior players — Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi — are likely to be rested or dropped from the T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and West Indies. All three are expected to remain part of the ODI squad, but their absence from the shorter format is being […]

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43 h. ago Never miss a message again: WhatsApp rolls out threaded replies

WhatsApp is working on a powerful new feature that will make replying to messages in group chats much more organized and efficient. According to a report from WaBetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging platform is testing threaded message replies, a feature commonly seen on social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This new reply format […]

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43 h. ago Texas flood tragedy claims 82 lives as search for missing campers continues

Flash floods have devastated central Texas, killing at least 82 people and leaving 41 others missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic in Kerrville. Rescuers are navigating dangerous terrain, high waters, and snakes as they search for survivors across the flooded region. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the rising death toll and warned […]

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44 h. ago Tragic discovery: Bodies of four missing girls found in Larkana pond

Four young girls went missing after visiting their parents in the fields near Larkana, only to be found dead in a nearby pond the following day. The incident took place in Sahib Khan Milano village, Dokri tehsil. According to police reports, the girls, all from the same family, were last seen heading towards the fields […]

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45 h. ago Methane tragedy: Eight Turkish soldiers die in Iraq cave mission

At least eight Turkish soldiers died after being exposed to methane gas in a cave in northern Iraq. The soldiers were part of a mission to find the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish fighters in 2022. According to Turkiye’s defence ministry, the cave had been used as a hospital by the PKK. The […]

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47 h. ago Texas flood death toll rises to 78 as Trump plans visit to disaster zone

At least 78 people, including 28 children, have died due to devastating floods in Texas, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster struck after torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow on the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Rescue operations continue, with 41 people still missing and fears of more flooding prompting fresh evacuations. Texas Governor […]

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47 h. ago PA speaker asks why those disrupting  House cannot be disqualified like a PM  

LAHORE –  Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that if a prime minister can be disqualified for misstatement,

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49 h. ago Setback for Pakistan as Haris Rauf likely to miss Bangladesh tour due to injury  

LAHORE – A major setback for Pakistan ahead of upcoming tour of Bangladesh as star pacer Haris Rauf is likely

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68 h. ago Iran hit five Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles, says UK report

LONDON: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the 12-day war last month, according to a detailed report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing satellite data from Oregon State University. Israel usually censors information about attacks on military and sensitive sites, fearing it could help Iran improve missile targeting. However, the report […]

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68 h. ago India admits heavy losses in ‘operation sindoor’, to posthumously honour 100 soldiers

ISLAMABAD: Under intense internal pressure, the Indian government has officially acknowledged the heavy toll suffered during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and announced that 100 fallen troops will be honoured posthumously. The recognition includes four fighter pilots and five S-400 air defense system operators. The conflict erupted on May 7 after India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, blaming […]

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2 d. ago Texas floods kill 43 as search continues for missing campers and residents

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in devastating flash floods in central Texas, authorities confirmed Saturday. Rescuers are still searching for dozens of missing individuals, including campers and tourists, as hopes for survival begin to fade. Officials said the toll could rise as more areas report damage and casualties. The sudden floods […]

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3 d. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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3 d. ago At least 24 dead, several missing as severe flood hits US Texas due to torrential rains

TEXAS – At least 24 are dead and several others are missing as severe flooding hit by catastrophic flooding following

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3 d. ago Texas storm turns deadly: 24 killed as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Torrential rains and deadly flash floods have struck Texas, killing at least 24 people and leaving many more missing. The storm hit several cities, but the worst damage was reported in San Angelo, where floodwaters destroyed roads and homes. Authorities say parts of Texas saw months’ worth of rain in just a few hours. Streets […]

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