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

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 20260271

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, 20260372

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, 20260443

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, 20260344

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, 20260339

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...

Balochistan: 91 militants neutralized in operation Shaban

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260332

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, 202601143

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, 20260380

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, 20260660

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, 202601106

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, 20260635

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...

DPM arrives in Shanghai for landmark two-day official visit to China

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260237

SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Shanghai for a important two-day official visit to China, accompanied by a delegation. During his stay,...

NCCIA dismantles illegal network trading mobile users’ sensitive data

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260393

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, 20260278

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, 20260243

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...

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, 20260500

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...

Pakistan urges US, Iran to return to dialogue, says FO

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260245

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging the United States and Iran to end hostilities and resume negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding...

Six family members killed in Peshawar house fire

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260596

PESHAWAR: Six members of the same family lost their lives after a fire broke out inside a house in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar,...

US carries out fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates against American bases

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260957

WEB DESK: The United States launched a new round of military strikes on Iran on Wednesday, targeting missile facilities, air defence systems, command centres and...

Bangladesh launches major crackdown on Sheikh Hasina’s assets

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260354

DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have announced the seizure of assets totaling approximately 760 billion taka (around $6.2 billion) linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...

PSMA appeals for approval to export an additional 600,000 tonnes of sugar

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601206

KARACHI: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has renewed its call for the federal government to permit the export of an extra 600,000 metric tonnes...

Three more terrorists eliminated by security forces in Balochistan

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260340

BALOCHISTAN: Security forces have neutralized three additional terrorists in Balochistan as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort by the Pakistan Army, Frontier...

Karachi police arrest three suspects in young doctor’s robbery, murder case

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260348

KARACHI: Karachi police have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the deadly shooting of a young doctor during a robbery near Teen Talwar...

Scheme approved to provide cars to Punjab Judicial Officers at discounted prices

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260334

LAHORE: The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court has approved a scheme to provide official vehicles to judicial officers in Punjab at subsidized rates. According...

No entry to Pakistan for passengers with expired Nicop under new travel regulations, Airlines told

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260370

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has clarified that individuals traveling on foreign passports will still be permitted entry into Pakistan if they hold a valid National...

Hungarian Prime Minister praises Pakistani mangoes sent by Shahbaz Sharif

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601085

WEB DESK: Following expressions of admiration from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other world leaders, Hungary’s Prime Minister has also become a fan of...

Hindu extremist leader threatens to kill Aamir Khan, offers Rs.50 million reward

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601611

WEB DESK: Hindu extremist leader Jagd Guru Paramhans Acharya has announced a reward of 50 million rupees for the assassination of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan....

Motorway police officer Javed Shinwari killed in accidental hit by dumper Truck near Kamra

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260735

ATTOCK: A sub-inspector of the National Highways and Motorway Police lost his life on Wednesday after being struck by a dumper truck while on duty...

Mass fish death in Rawal Dam due to alleged poisoning

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260331

WEB DESK: Once again, Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi has witnessed a significant die-off of fish. Sources report that numerous dead fish have surfaced on the...

AJK govt pledges to maintain law, order, and normalcy

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260279

A.J.KASHMIR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has reaffirmed its dedication to upholding law and order, safeguarding citizens’ lives and property, and restoring a...

Gold prices decline in Pakistan amid global market fluctuations

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601040

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan experienced a downward trend, reflecting a dip in global bullion prices as investors navigate geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...

Iran reports over 30 civilian, 7 military fatalities in US airstrikes

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260997

TEHRAN: Iran claims that recent US airstrikes have resulted in over 30 civilian deaths and seven military personnel killed in southern Iran. Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani...

Iranian Revolutionary Guards declare Hormuz Strait will stay shut until U.S. ceases ‘Aggressive Actions’

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601005

TEHRAN: The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States halts what they describe as...

PM reiterates Pakistan’s dedication to collaborating with the UN

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260244

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to collaborate closely with the United Nations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs...

Positive update for Pakistanis seeking new gas connections

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 202601272

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is expected to lift the ban on issuing new domestic LNG connections by September, contingent upon an improvement in supply following...

Oil Prices rise amid escalating Middle East tensions

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260247

WEB DESK: Brent crude surged to $85.72, while WTI approached $80 on Wednesday, as fears grew over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating...

Petrol pump owners reject proposal for daily fuel price changes

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260241

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed plan to revise fuel prices on a daily basis. In...

Court issues summons to Fazlur Rehman over remarks criticizing national security agencies

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026July 15, 20260477

GUJRANWALA: A local judicial authority has officially summoned Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), to appear before the court on July 28 in...

DPM highlights importance of peaceful settlement of international disputes

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260287

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of resolving international conflicts peacefully by diligently implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions to promote lasting...

Karachi expected to experience below-average monsoon rains, no heavy rain predicted

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260289

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that Karachi will see below-normal monsoon rainfall this year, with no significant heavy rain spells anticipated. According...

Punjab govt proposes ban on social media access for children under 16

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601391

LAHORE: In a move to bolster online safety for minors, the Punjab Assembly has introduced a resolution advocating for restrictions on social media usage by...

Turkish-Pakistani relations strengthened as CDF Munir meets Top Turkish leaders in Ankara

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260299

ANKARA: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish President...

AJK security operations leave one martyr, Injure 11 personnel in separate attacks

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260284

A.J.KASHMIR: In a series of violent incidents in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, one security officer lost his life and at least eleven others were wounded...

Pakistan strongly condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260298

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which took place last night. In a statement...

Woman allegedly pays Rs.7 lakh to kill mother in Jaipur

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260532

JAIPUR: A tragic road incident in Jaipur is now being investigated as a suspected contract killing. Authorities have detained seven individuals, including the victim’s daughter,...

Wali Murder Case: main accused admits crime in court

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 20260356

KARACHI: Hamza, the primary suspect in the tragic case of six-year-old Wali’s assault and killing, has confessed to his involvement during a court hearing before...

Warning: new android malware can empty your bank account

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601218

KARACHI: If you own an Android smartphone, it’s crucial to stay vigilant now. Cybersecurity experts have identified a dangerous new malware called RedHook that can...

Saima Akram Chaudhry criticises Nadia Khan over drama review remarks

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601477

WEB DESK: Pakistani writer Saima Akram Chaudhry has expressed strong criticism of actress and television host Nadia Khan following her comments about a scene from...

PHF enforces strict fitness standards for Hockey World Cup squad selection

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601261

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has introduced a stringent fitness policy ahead of the upcoming Hockey World Cup, emphasizing that only players meeting the...

Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601114

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices registered a sharp decline in Pakistan on Tuesday, following a downward trend in international bullion markets, offering some relief to...

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