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Govt to recommend Trump for Nobel peace prize for ‘decisive diplomatic intervention’ in India-Pakistan crisis

Pakistan says US president "de-escalated rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire".

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European foreign ministers say ready for more talks with Iran, urge it to continue dialogue with US

Iran FM Araghchi says willing to pursue diplomacy "once the aggression is stopped".

Updated about 5 hours ago

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction on ‘cordial and productive’ COAS-Trump meeting in call with Rubio

US secretary of state praises Pakistan's adherence to ceasefire with India, reaffirms commitment to strengthening cooperation.

Updated about 5 hours ago

Child killed, 5 injured after suspected drone hits KP’s South Waziristan: police

Makin SHO says locals have set June 23 to hold a jirga with higher authorities regarding law and order.

Published about 5 hours ago

US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Gaza "horrors" continue as the weakest succumb to injuries, disease, UN says.

Updated about 5 hours ago

Afghanistan turns to Russia for some food supplies amid Iran-Israel war

Country seeking wheat rather than flour from Russia, Afghan agriculture minister says.

Updated about 5 hours ago

12th polio case of this year reported in KP’s Bannu

Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication notes the southern districts of KP remain areas of concern due to inaccessibility.

Published about 7 hours ago

Pakistan down France 3-2 in penalty shoot-out to reach FIH Hockey Nations Cup final

Pakistan will face either New Zealand or South Korea in the final tomorrow.

Published about 10 hours ago

Police book 2 suspects for gang-rape of social media influencer in KP’s Haripur

FIR says suspects lured her on the pretext of a job.

Updated about 6 hours ago

BYC members continue hunger strike against leaders’ detention in Balochistan’s Kech

Strike continues for 2nd consecutive day; group alleges demonstration disrupted by police and “traffic accidents”.

Updated about 8 hours ago

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Trump, COAS Munir talk counterterrorism and trade in ‘cordial’ meeting: ISPR

Military's media wing says Gen Munir invited US president to visit Pakistan; Khawaja Asif says meeting "success of the current hybrid model of governance".

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Three Pakistani schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes

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Trump says ‘honoured’ to meet Field Marshal Munir; Iran discussed in talks

Lunch seen in Islamabad as a major diplomatic win; Trump says Field Marshal Munir was "extremely influential" in stopping Pakistan-India conflict.

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‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ Trump says on US striking Iran as Khamenei rules out surrender

Iran warns it will respond firmly if US gets directly involved; Tel Aviv hits centrifuge production site in Tehran; Trump reportedly considering use of "bunker-buster" bombs.

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‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ Trump says on US striking Iran as Khamenei rules out surrender

Pre-monsoon rains to lash country from June 20: PMD

Heavy rain, duststorms expected in KP, Punjab and Balochistan.

Pakistan , Published a day ago

Pre-monsoon rains to lash country from June 20: PMD

Army chief joins Trump for ‘historic’ White House lunch

Trump says he wanted to thank Field Marshal Munir ‘for not going to war’ with India.

Newspaper , Published 2 days ago

Army chief joins Trump for ‘historic’ White House lunch

Cambridge confirms partial leak of 3 A-Level papers for June 2025 exams

Says no evidence of entire paper being leaked; candidates found involved in cheating will be disqualified, barred from taking CIE exams in future.

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If Mr Trump makes the mistake of plunging into the fight on Israel’s behalf, the world will enter very dangerous territory.

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Careem announces end of ride-hailing service in Pakistan from next month

CEO says Careem’s journey in country will continue "in a different role".

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Fauji Fertiliser Company, Air Blue and Serene Air among the interested parties.

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India is a perpetrator of foreign interference, Canadian intelligence agency says

Says China poses the greatest counter-intelligence threat to Canada, also names Russia, Iran and Pakistan.

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Karachi Millennium Mall fire still burning, fuelled by flammable material: rescue official

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Homeland insecurity: expelled Afghans seek swift return to Pakistan

Deported Afghans prefer to take their chances dodging law than struggle for existence in homeland some have never even seen before.

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Kashmir named among world’s ‘most critical escalation points’

Global Peace Index ranks Pakistan at 144, India at 115; says South Asia tensions remain perilously high.

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Iran, Israel trade fresh air attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

Khamenei says Americans “should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage”.

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Trump, COAS Munir talk counterterrorism and trade in ‘cordial’ meeting: ISPR

Military's media wing says Gen Munir invited US president to visit Pakistan; Khawaja Asif says meeting "success of the current hybrid model of governance".

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Three Pakistani schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes

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Trump says ‘honoured’ to meet Field Marshal Munir; Iran discussed in talks

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‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ Trump says on US striking Iran as Khamenei rules out surrender

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World , Updated 2 days ago

Pre-monsoon rains to lash country from June 20: PMD

Heavy rain, duststorms expected in KP, Punjab and Balochistan.

Pakistan , Published a day ago

Army chief joins Trump for ‘historic’ White House lunch

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Newspaper , Published 2 days ago

Cambridge confirms partial leak of 3 A-Level papers for June 2025 exams

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Careem announces end of ride-hailing service in Pakistan from next month

CEO says Careem’s journey in country will continue "in a different role".

Pakistan , Updated 3 days ago

Govt draws five potential buyers for PIA

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