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Gaza’s confirmed death toll from Israel’s military onslaught crosses 50,000: ministry

Pope Francis calls for immediate end to Israeli strikes on Gaza; 3 killed in latest bombardment on Rafah.

Updated about 3 hours ago

16 terrorists attempting to cross Pak-Afghan border killed in KP’s North Waziristan: ISPR

President, interior minister praise security forces for "bravery" in confronting terrorists.

Published about 2 hours ago

Quetta reopens but some parts of Balochistan remain shut for 2nd day on BYC’s call

BYC announces another protest in city today; Mahrang's sister calls for her release; Haq Do Tehreek chief "ready to mediate".

Updated 5 minutes ago

New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series at home

Pakistan suffer their biggest T20 loss by runs against all nations as Black Caps defend 220, dismiss Green Shirts for just 105.

Updated about 5 hours ago

US-Ukraine talks in Saudi to start Sunday, as Kremlin warns of ‘difficult negotiations’

US envoy Steve Witkoff believes any agreement struck will pave the way to a "full-on" ceasefire.

Published 24 minutes ago

Armed forces ready to make any sacrifice for country’s freedom, President Zardari says on Pakistan Day

President, premier vow a prosperous, progressive Pakistan; armed forces note nation "continues to progress under banner of democracy".

Updated about 6 hours ago

Peace and progress in Afghanistan necessary for regional stability: envoy

Sadiq Khan says Pakistan remained committed to developing strong, mutually beneficial relationship with neighbouring country.

Published about 4 hours ago

PTI didn’t attend national security moot as it’s ‘pro-Taliban’: ANP’s Aimal Wali

Says there was no talk about conducting an operation during the PCNS meeting but there was a plan to tackle terrorism.

Published about 4 hours ago

Chinese premier calls for ‘dialogue’ as US senator visits Beijing

Says Beijing would pursue economic globalisation despite "fragmentation".

Published about 5 hours ago

Afghan Taliban say US has lifted $10m reward for information on Sirajuddin Haqqani

FBI still lists reward on website for head of US-designated terror outfit Haqqani network.

Updated about 7 hours ago

Pakistan Plans To Use Surplus Electricity For Crypto Mining

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Man jailed for 40 years for planning attack on British military base

Judge says convict originally targeted RAF Menwith Hill, a Royal Air Force base in North Yorkshire also used by US forces.

World , Published 2 days ago

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Starlink granted temporary NOC to operate in Pakistan: IT ministry

IT Minister Shaza Fatima says Starlink granted temporary registration on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Business , Published 2 days ago

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Running on empty

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George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies at 76

“Big George” lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974.

World , Published a day ago

George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies at 76

Man jailed for 40 years for planning attack on British military base

Judge says convict originally targeted RAF Menwith Hill, a Royal Air Force base in North Yorkshire also used by US forces.

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Starlink granted temporary NOC to operate in Pakistan: IT ministry

IT Minister Shaza Fatima says Starlink granted temporary registration on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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