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Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party for electoral reforms
KARACHI – Journalist and activist Reham Khan officially entered Pakistan’s political landscape with launch of her new political party, Pakistan Republic Party (PRP). She made the announcement in a press conference held at Karachi Press Club as she...

US panel holds hearing on rights issues in Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The chairperson of a US congressional panel on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to monitor alleged human rights violations in Pakistan, as witnesses spoke of widespread abuses across the country. “Extraordinary ordinary...

Lahore police arrest man for abusing pigeons in Johar town
LAHORE: Police in Johar Town have arrested a man identified as Alam Sher in Lahore pigeon abuse, ARY News reported. The suspect was involved in animal brutality by revealing pigeons to mistreatment in the name of amusement and social media fame....

Karachi top cop explains mystery surrounding death of Humaira Asghar
KARACHI - The death of actress and model Humaira Asghar, which went unnoticed for several months, has raised serious questions as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case. The 32-year-old actress was found dead on July...

Politicise education
APOLITICAL education has two flaws. First, neutrality, as a term from natural science, is irrational; words such as unbiased or objective are more suitable for a social setting. Second, politics is not specific to political parties, movements and...

Baloch civilian tortured to death in Pakistani military custody, body returned after 5 months
A civilian from Mashkay in Balochistan’s Awaran district, identified as Karim Jan, son of Azeem, has reportedly died in the custody of Pakistani security forces after months of enforced disappearance and alleged torture, The Balochistan Post...
Pakistan's biggest brewery is evolving from its 165-year-old liquor legacy
RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press Published: July 15, 2025 RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — A pungent fug of malt and yeastiness hangs over Murree Brewery, Pakistan 's biggest and oldest producer of alcoholic drinks. The company is an outlier in a country...
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Pakistani books Lahore to Karachi ticket, reaches via deportation from Saudi
When the Pakistani man landed in Jeddah, Saudi immigration detained him due to the missing passport, but later deported him back to Lahore once the mix-up was sorted out. read more A Pakistani man, who was supposed to fly from Lahore to Karachi,...

Bangladesh On Edge As Yunus Unleashes Unfettered Assault On Intellectuals, Critics Of Radical Islam
New Delhi: That Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, continues to be suspicious of the civil society in the country has been proven once again with the arrest of reputed fellow economist, 71-years-old Professor...

PM vows equal education, speeds up Daanish Schools project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for quality education and training for all segments of society. He was chairing a meeting to review progress on the construction of Daanish Schools across...

‘Mob Violence’ and ‘Repression’: House Panel Hears About Persecution of Religion in Pakistan
Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission heard testimony Tuesday condemning the government of Pakistan over its treatment of Christians and other religious minorities. In his opening remarks, Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., a co-chairman of the...

France and Pakistan celebrate history, build future
Karachi, July 14 – During celebrations marking France’s Bastille Day in Karachi, the French Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky announced the revival of the Pakistan-France Business Alliance, aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties...

CDA nets record Rs. 17.14 billion on day one of commercial plot auction in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) achieved a major milestone on the first day of its three-day open auction, collecting a record Rs. 17.14 billion through the sale of commercial plots at the Jinnah Convention Centre. CDA Chairman and Chief...

Two Christians acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan
A court on Tuesday (July 8) acquitted two Pakistani Christian youths of a false blasphemy charge rooted in a minor dispute, their lawyer said. Adil Babar and Simon Nadeem were 18 and 14 years old respectively when they were charged in 2023. Sohail...

Inequality in Pakistan
I write this letter with deep concern and a hopeful heart to shed light on a crisis that silently undermines the promise of a brighter tomorrow— educational inequality. In a world where knowledge is power, the right to learn should be universal,...

Pahalgam Terror Attack Ordered By Pakistan's Political, Military Brass, Akin To 26/11: Report
Last Updated:July 15, 2025, 10:24 IST Pahalgam terror attack was ordered by Pakistani political and military brass, a report said, adding that no local terrorists were chosen for attack to maintain "secrecy" of plan. Pahalgam terror attack:...

Balochistan was never a part of Pakistan, nor will it ever be : Baloch National Movement
‘Operation BAM’ launched against Pakistani army Quetta (Balochistan) – The Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) has launched “Operation BAM” against the Pakistani army. As part of this operation, 17 coordinated attacks were carried out on military and...

Telenor Pakistan Honored with Two Awards at HR Digital Transformation and Analytics Awards 2025
Telenor Pakistan has been recognized with two prestigious awards at the HR Digital Transformation and Analytics Awards 2025, hosted by Corporate World Intelligence (CWI) in Karachi. These accolades underscore the company’s progressive approach to...

UK eVisas Launched for Pakistani Students and Workers
The UK government is bringing a big change for people who study or work in the UK. They are replacing physical visa documents with a digital one called an eVisa. More interestingly, Pakistani students and workers can also benefit from the UK...

Tougher immigration policies threaten CBN’s $1bn monthly diaspora inflow target
By Chinwendu Obienyi With many countries recalibrating their immigration and international fund remittance frameworks to cement their protectionist posturing, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) push to secure $1 billion in monthly diaspora...