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Flash floods cause devastation in AJK, KP, several areas affected

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260325

PESHAWAR: Heavy monsoon rains and cloudbursts have wreaked havoc across various regions of Pakistan, resulting in the destruction of homes, bridges, vehicles, and infrastructure, with...

Punjab plans to develop State-of-the-Art wheat silos with Rs20 billion investment

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260329

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a public-private partnership (PPP) project valued at Rs20 billion to set up advanced wheat silos throughout the province. This...

Govt releases OGRA guidelines for daily petroleum price adjustments

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260337

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued new directives to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regarding the daily revision of petroleum prices. According to...

Judicial commission approves six new high court judges, approves transfers

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260604

ISLAMABAD, July 20: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has sanctioned the appointment of six additional judges across various...

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260744

DOHA: The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has officially appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief. According to reports from Arab media outlets, Hamas has confirmed...

Suspect in Group Captain Asim Tariq murder case remanded to police custody

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260376

ISLAMABAD: An individual linked to the killing of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq has been transferred to police custody on a seven-day physical...

Sindh CM orders tougher crackdown on terrorists, criminals, extortionists

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260232

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has instructed law enforcement agencies to step up operations against terrorists, criminal networks and extortionists to further...

First phase of AJK elections begins as polling continues peacefully

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260227

MUZAFFARABAD: Voting in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Monday, with polling taking place peacefully across eight districts...

Gold price surge again in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260813

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday, July 20, in line with gains in the international bullion market as investors assessed rising geopolitical tensions...

Freight Train derailment in Matiari disrupts Rail services across Sindh

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260389

KARACHI: Rail traffic on the main railway line in Sindh remained suspended after a freight train derailed near Wahab Shah railway station in Matiari district,...

Pakistan, Canada pledge closer cooperation during Canadian FM’s Islamabad visit

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260243

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have agreed to strengthen their bilateral partnership by expanding cooperation in key sectors and introducing annual high-level meetings to monitor progress...

Delay in drug price approvals leaves cancer patients waiting for critical treatments

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260347

ISLAMABAD: Thousands of patients across Pakistan, including those battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, continue to face difficulties accessing newly registered medicines as the government...

Atiqa Odho criticises Zanjeerain for unrealistic storytelling

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260847

KARACHI: Veteran actress Atiqa Odho has expressed disappointment with the screenplay of the popular drama Zanjeerain, arguing that its storyline ignores basic logic and realistic...

Goods transporters reject fuel price hike, warn of nationwide wheel-jam strike

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260911

KARACHI: The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has strongly opposed the government’s latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, warning that it will call a...

Dar pledges continued support for Balochistan’s progress

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260326

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to address the issues confronting the people of...

Gold price hikes in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260829

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered an increase on Saturday, July 18, following an upward trend in the international bullion market. The rise came as...

Iranian Interior Minister set for Pakistan visit to boost security, trade cooperation

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260357

TEHRAN: Iran’s Interior Minister, Dr. Eskandar Momeni, is expected to arrive in Pakistan within the next two days for official talks aimed at strengthening bilateral...

Man held after gunfire reported near Atta Tarar’s vehicle in Lahore

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260515

LAHORE: Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire near the vehicle of Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar in Lahore’s Defence A neighbourhood late...

AJK police chief rules out dialogue with violent anti-state groups

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260299

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police Liaqat Ali Malik has dismissed the possibility of holding talks with groups he accused of...

Met office warns of heavy rains, river flooding from July 20

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260388

LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has warned of possible high flooding in the Chenab and Jhelum rivers as widespread heavy rainfall is expected across...

Kashmiris mark accession to Pakistan day

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026July 19, 20260326

A.J.KASHMIR: People from Jammu and Kashmir, including those living on both sides of the Line of Control and in the global Kashmiri diaspora, are observing...

Operations against Fitna al-Khawarij will be carried out to logical end: President, PM

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260541

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Bannu and its...

KP Chief Minister declares tax abolition in merged districts, Malakand

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260507

PESHAWAR: In a significant development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced the removal of all provincial taxes levied in the merged districts (formerly...

Punjab govt approves plan for Maryam Nawaz sports city in Lahore

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601278

LAHORE: The Punjab provincial government has given the green light for the development of Maryam Nawaz Sports City in Lahore, including approval of its feasibility...

Google to provide 350,000 career certificates to Pakistani students to boost digital skills

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601381

WEB DESK: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy, Google has announced the distribution of 350,000 Google Career Certificates to students across Pakistan. This...

Gunfire Attack targets former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas’ convoy

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260499

MUZAFFARABAD: Gunfire was reported targeting the convoy of former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas in Tain Dhelkoat. According to the Deputy Inspector General...

Pakistan, China forge $440 million pharmaceutical partnership

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260544

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan and China have formalized multiple agreements totaling $440 million in the pharmaceutical sector. The deals were sealed during a...

AJK polling staff to vote early on July 20 ahead of general elections

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260452

A.J.KASHMIR: Government employees assigned to election duties for Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) upcoming general elections will cast their votes on July 20 through a...

Gold Prices decline sharply in Pakistan as global rates weaken

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601304

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline on Friday, reflecting a downward trend in the international bullion market. According to the All Pakistan...

US closes Peshawar Consulate, KP diplomatic affairs shift to Islamabad

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260482

PESHAWAR: The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar has officially ceased operations, with responsibility for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) now transferred to the Khyber...

Malir river bridge to be shut for two days due to construction work

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260385

KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has announced a temporary two-day closure of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway to facilitate ongoing construction linked...

CPPA seeks Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity tariff under June fuel cost adjustment

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601139

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan could see a further rise in power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power...

Petrol, Diesel prices expected to increase in next fuel price review

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601159

ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in fuel prices as the government is expected to revise petroleum rates upward in the upcoming fortnightly...

Pakistan security forces eliminate 24 militants in Bannu intelligence operations: ISPR

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260288

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces carried out a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu and nearby areas over the past 24 hours, killing 24 militants,...

EU GSP: Report highlights Pakistan’s strong progress, trade gains, reform momentum

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260388

WEB DESK: The European Union’s latest GSP+ monitoring report presents Pakistan as a key economic partner, acknowledging sustained progress in trade, governance, human rights, labour...

Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260462

WEB DESK: In a move to bolster its healthcare workforce and tackle nationwide doctor shortages, Canada has introduced new immigration policies that simplify the process...

UK signals potential visa restrictions as Pakistan denies responsibility for Rochdale Convict

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260360

LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has hinted at the possibility of imposing visa sanctions on Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the...

FBR introduces simplified tax relief initiative for small shopkeeper

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260356

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new tax relief scheme aimed at easing compliance for small retail businesses. The initiative...

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Pakistan govt clarifies petrol supply concerns

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260361

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has reassured the public that the country’s petrol reserves are sufficient to fulfill current demand, as discussed in the recent National...

Balochistan: 91 militants neutralized in operation Shaban

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260350

QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have eliminated three additional militants as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort involving the Pakistan Army, FC...

Failures of Modi govt’s policies result in major challenges for India

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 202601269

WEB DESK: The Modi administration’s ineffective policies have caused significant setbacks across India’s defense, diplomatic, and economic sectors. As reported by Hindustan Times, U.S. senators...

Sindh initiates crackdown on Wheat hoarders, reclaims 150,000 tons of grain: Sharjeel

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260391

KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced on Thursday that the provincial government has seized 150,000...

CM Punjab launches electric bus service in five Punjab cities, plans to expand fleet to 5,000 buses

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260670

LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has inaugurated the new Green Electric Bus Service in five key cities—Layyah, Chiniot, Sialkot, Okara, and Murree. At a...

Naqvi visits Boeing Headquarters in Washington to negotiate purchase of 16 aircraft for PIA

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 202601228

WASHINGTON: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Boeing’s headquarters in Washington, accompanied by a delegation representing PIA’s new management,. During the visit, Naqvi held...

Larkana: 16 Notorious bandits surrender to authorities

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260652

LARKANA: Authorities announced on Thursday that a significant number of wanted bandits, including members of the feared Dahani gang, have surrendered to law enforcement. The...

NCCIA dismantles illegal network trading mobile users’ sensitive data

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260406

ISLAMABAD: A joint operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has led to the exposure of an...

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar leaves for China to attend global AI conference

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260294

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Shanghai, China, on a two-day official visit to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement in...

PML-N poised for decisive victory in AJK polls, says Amir Muqam

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260259

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam has voiced optimism about the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s prospects in the upcoming Azad Jammu and...

Gold prices edge higher in Pakistan as per-tola rate climbs by Rs400

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 202601202

KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a modest increase in Pakistan’s local bullion market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs400 per tola...

Man files Rs178.7 million compensation claim over eye injury in BRT Red Line accident

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260514

KARACHI: A Karachi resident has approached a court seeking Rs178.7 million in compensation after allegedly losing an eye in an accident linked to the ongoing...

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