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Israel wildfires in Jerusalem reach army bases, emergency declare, forcing evacuations

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Tel Aviv: Israeli firefighting teams have been tackling wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day, with police reporting the reopening of several major roads that...

PM calls on President to exchange views on current security situation after escalation with India

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Aiwan-e-Sadar. Both the leaders exchanged views on escalation with India after the Pahalgam...

Any military misadventure by India to be met with swift, resolute, and notch-up response: COAS

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Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) today to witness Exercise Hammer Strike—a high-intensity, field...

Car falls into gorge killing 8 of a family including five children in Lower Kohistan

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Lower Koshistan: A car fell into gorge near Matta Banda on Karakoram Highway in Lower Koshistan killing eight persons of a same family including five...

PM orders timely completion of power projects

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the prioritized completion of projects like the Diamer Bhasha Dam to establish an effective system for energy production...

Pak’s permanent representative to UN briefs OIC envoys on latest situation in South Asia

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar briefed the OIC Group of Ambassadors in New York on the latest situation in...

Pakistan temporarily closes Airspace over Karachi and Lahore

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of select sections within the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIRs) for a duration of...

Indian Air Force Vice Chief SP Dharkar also dismissed after senior Army Commander

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WEB DESK: India’s government has dismissed a senior military official amid disciplinary concerns. Just seven months into his tenure, Air Marshal SP Dharakar, the Vice...

Papal Conclave 2025: Inside the Secret Election Process to Crown the Next Pope

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VATICAN: The Catholic Church is preparing for the upcoming papal conclave, scheduled to begin on May 7 in Vatican City. This exclusive, private event will...

International Labour Day being observed today

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WEB DESK: Labour Day is being observed today across Pakistan and the entire world, with a nationwide holiday. In Pakistan, the observance of Labour Day...

President Zardari honors dedication to workers and youth on ‘Labour Day’.

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his appreciation for the efforts, struggles, and sacrifices of hardworking men and women who play a vital role...

Courts and Cases

190 million pound case: No chance of Imran Khan’s conviction appeal being scheduled in 2025

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ISLAMABAD: Appeal against Imran Khan, in 190 million pound case has no chance of being scheduled in Islamabad High Court this year. In a statement...

Pakistan ranked 12th among world’s most powerful Militaries, Global Fire Power reports

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WEB DESK: The 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) Index has ranked Pakistan among the top 15 global military powers, placing it at 12th position out of...

ICC reveals venue for 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Final

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WEB DESK: Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to host the final of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, marking one of seven venues for the...

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could engulf Pakistan, NDMA warning

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WEB DESK: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, warning of unpredictable weather patterns expected from today until May 5. The advisory...

Lieutenant General Asim Malik named as a National Security Advisor

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ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Asim Malik Appointed as National Security Advisor, Notification Issued In light of the current security situation, the Federal Government has taken an...

United States and India Conclude $130 Million Defense Agreement

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WASHINGTON: The United States has finalized a defense agreement with India valued at approximately $130 million, signaling a deepening of strategic partnership amid evolving regional...

US and Ukraine signed Mineral Cooperation Agreement

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WASHINGTON: Ukraine and the United States have finalized an agreement to enhance cooperation by granting Washington access to key rare minerals and supporting reconstruction initiatives...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Indian EAM Jaishankar and Pakistani PM Sharif to de-escalate tensions.

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WASHINGTON: The United States has urged India and Pakistan to lower regional tensions and has reaffirmed its support for collaborative efforts to combat terrorism in...

Government cuts Petroleum product prices

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ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, effective from today MAY 01. According to the Ministry of Finance, both petrol and...

End Israel’s prolonged Gaza blockade, allow aid for starving Palestinians: Pakistan tells

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan urged the world community to act in a decisive bid to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza — now nearing three months —...

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker calls on DPM

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Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security while safeguarding national interests. He was talking to the US...

India’s irresponsible actions after Pahalgam attack put regional peace at risk: DPM Dar

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Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar has said that India’s irresponsible actions after the Pehalgam attack have put the region into a grim situation...

Pakistan eager to deepen healthcare cooperation with China: Mustafa Kamal

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Beijing:Health Minister, Syed Mustafa Kamal says that Pakistan is eager to deepen healthcare cooperation with China. The Health Minister visited the International Land Port Hospital...

Pakistanis capable of driving national, global economic growth: PM

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will prioritize involving Pakistani investor community in the reform process of IT and other sectors. Chairing...

It is our steadfast commitment to building world class digital infrastructure: DPM Dar

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Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan is open for digital business. Addressing the two-day Digital Foreign Direct Investment Forum in Islamabad on...

Indian post destroyed in Pak army befitting response to Indian aggression along LoC

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Islamabad: Indian army on the intervening night of April 29 and 30 violated ceasefire line along Line of Control (LoC) to which Pakistan army responded...

PSX remains intensively bearish today as market loses 3545 points

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Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, today, remained intensively bearish as Karachi 100 Index lost three limits. The PSX closed at 1, 11, 326...

Gold price down by Rs.3,400 per tola

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Karachi :The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs.3,400 and was sold at Rs.345,800 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa...

DG ISPR and DPM Dar to hold presser tonight

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Rawalpindi: Director General (DG) Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar jointly will hold a presser...

Blast near FC Check Post in South Waziristan claims 12 lives.

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SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Three people injured in a bomb blast near the Peace Committee office in Wana have succumbed to their injuries. According to police, the...

Supreme Court dismissed the audio leaks inquiry commission case as ineffective.

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ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench dismissed the case regarding the Audio Leaks Inquiry Commission, citing that it became ineffective upon the retirement of its Chairman,...

Indian Jets withdraw from Occupied Kashmir after Pakistan Air Force’s swift response

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MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated swift and decisive action on Wednesday, compelling four Indian Rafale fighter jets to retreat after they entered Pakistani...

Court grants one-day exemption to Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in Punjab Assembly Illegal appointments case.

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LAHORE: Anti-Corruption Court in Lahore has granted a one-day exemption from appearance to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a case related to...

Pakistan may hit global record of heatwave this week, Washington Post reports

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WEB DESK: Remarkable heat across South Asia may challenge global temperature records this week. According to the Washington Post report, temperatures in central and southern...

About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war.

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WEB DESK: Approximately 600 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives while participating in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to South Korean lawmakers who...

Shooting in Sweden claims three lives, Police

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WEB DESK: At least three individuals have lost their lives in a shooting that took place in Uppsala, Sweden, according to police reports. On Tuesday,...

Rubio engages Pakistani and Indian leaders to address rising tensions, says US State Dept

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WASHINGTON: During a media briefing on Tuesday, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasized that the United States is closely monitoring the rising tensions between...

Pakistan Stock Exchange declines by 1797 points.

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KARACHI: On the third day of the trading week, the 100 Index dropped below a certain limit. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a steep decline...

India Planning Military Action Within 24-36 Hours Using Pahalgam Incident as Pretext: Pakistan Warns of Decisive Response

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Islamabad: Pakistan has received confirmed intelligence reports indicating that India is planning a military action within the next 24 to 36 hours, using the recent...

Shahid Afridi Offers ‘Tea’ To Shikhar Dhawan

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Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi replied to ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had given a response to Afridi when he made comments about the...

Pakistan to respond forcefully to any Indian aggression: Deputy PM

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ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that Pakistan would not make first strike but it would respond forcefully to...

Gladiators clinch easy victory over Sultans by 10 wickets

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Lahore: Quetta Gladiators clinched an easy victory over Multan Sultans by 10 wickets here in Lahore Qaddafi stadium tonight. Quetta openers skipper Saud Shakeel and...

PM telephones UN secretary general discuss current situation of South Asia

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tonight telephone United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to discuss situation of South Asia. In his telephonic conversation with the...

Multan show abysmal performance set 89 target for Quetta

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Lahore: Multan Sultans have presented a abysmal performance while bowled out at a meager score of 89 against Quetta Gladiators tonight in Lahore Qaddafi Stadium....

Gladiators opt to bowl first against Sultans in PSL 10 clash

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Lahore: Quetta Gladiators have opted to field first against Multan Sultans in 18th match of the the Pakistan Super League (PSL-10) at the Gaddafi Stadium...

Pakistan Army shots down India’s another quadcopter along LoC

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Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday, today, shot down another quadcopter of India on Line of Control (LoC) thwarting a violation of its airspace. Security sources said...

Pakistan to emerge as a leading force in field of IT: PM

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the commitments of worth seven hundred million dollars made at Digital Foreign Direct Investment Forum will help exploit the...

Man lynched over chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” during cricket match in Karnataka’s Mangaluru

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Mangaluru: A man lynched by a mob allegedly over chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” during a local cricket match in Karnataka’s Mangaluru. Mangaluru: A man died after...

India could not present evidences of Pahalgam attack after passing of week: DG ISPR

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Rawalpindi: Director General (DG) Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that India could not provide any evidence against Pakistan...

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190 million pound case: No chance of Imran Khan’s conviction appeal being scheduled in 2025