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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Friday’s trading session on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by 1,581.77 points, or 1.3%, to hit an intraday peak of 123,628.23. This strong recovery comes a day after the market had dipped over 700 points, reflecting renewed investor optimism following the federal budget’s approval and …
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A prominent human rights lawyer has warned that staff of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the group operating Gaza’s heavily militarized and increasingly deadly aid distribution program, could be held criminally responsible for war crimes. The warning follows shocking reports that Israeli forces have been firing on unarmed Palestinians gathering for aid — resulting in …
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Israeli soldiers have claimed they were ordered to open fire on unarmed Palestinians at aid distribution centers in Gaza, according to an explosive report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The revelations come amid growing international outrage over the rising civilian death toll in the besieged territory. Soldiers and officers quoted in the report say they received …
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday voiced serious concerns over politically sensitive clauses in the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, pushing the government to amend them before the Finance Bill 2025 goes to a vote in the National Assembly today (Thursday). PPP MNA and former finance minister Naveed Qamar met …
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GAZA – Children have been killed or injured in more than half of the Israeli attacks on aid distribution sites in Gaza, turning what should be a lifeline into a nightmare, Save the Children reported on Thursday. The findings come just four weeks after the US-and-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operations. The organization documented …
PARIS – France’s Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed on Wednesday that the French military intercepted several Iranian drones aimed at Israel in the days leading up to the recently declared ceasefire. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the Middle East crisis, Lecornu said the French army actively participated in efforts to prevent further escalation. “I …
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GILGIT – The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert on Wednesday for Gilgit-Baltistan and other northern areas, citing an alarming mix of persistent heatwaves, intensified monsoon currents, and a prevailing westerly wave. The situation, experts say, is a direct outcome of accelerating climate …
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GAZA – At least 20 Palestinians were killed early Thursday morning in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital sources. The attacks targeted multiple areas, including schools, aid points, and residential neighborhoods, as Israeli forces continue their months-long military campaign. In one of the deadliest incidents, an Israeli airstrike hit …
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As the recent flare-up between Israel and Iran appears to have cooled following reported pressure from Washington, attention is once again turning to the relentless Israeli military campaign in Gaza. The sharp contrast between US engagement in the Iran front and its stance on Gaza has raised pressing questions: Could Donald Trump, should he return …
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MAKKAH: In a deeply revered annual tradition, the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba was ceremonially replaced on Thursday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1447 AH. The black silk cloth, embroidered with Quranic verses in gold and silver thread, is an iconic symbol of Islamic unity and devotion. The General Presidency for …
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TEHRAN – Iran has partially reopened its airspace following a 12-day military escalation with Israel, signaling a tentative return to calm after both sides agreed to a ceasefire. State media reported on Wednesday that the eastern half of the country is now open to international overflights, as well as domestic and international flights that either …
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The United Nations has strongly condemned new Israeli law aimed at forcibly removing Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, calling it a clear violation of international law. According to a statement by the UN Human Rights Office in the occupied Palestinian territory (OHCHR), Israeli authorities have accelerated efforts to displace residents from …
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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has once again stirred controversy. He called for a total stop to humanitarian aid entering Gaza. In a heated post on X (formerly Twitter), Ben-Gvir slammed the aid as “an absolute disgrace.” He insisted that even a temporary pause is not enough. Only a full and permanent halt …
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SOUTH WAZIRISTAN – In a major counter-terror operation, Pakistan Army’s security forces neutralized 11 Indian-backed terrorists and injured seven others in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Major Syed Moeez Abbas Shah, the brave officer before whom Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman surrendered during the 2019 aerial conflict, has …
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RAWALPINDI – The much-anticipated pre-monsoon season has officially arrived in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, offering much-needed relief after days of oppressive heat. The first spell hit early Wednesday morning, drenching the garrison city and parts of the capital. Residents welcomed the downpour after enduring temperatures exceeding 43°C over the past week. While …
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LAHORE – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has announced that Punjab is expected to receive 25% more rainfall than average this monsoon season. The prediction comes as the first monsoon spell has already begun and will continue till July 1, bringing much-needed respite from summer heat — but also increasing the risk of flooding …
HONG KONG – China’s yuan edged higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, reaching near its strongest level in a month, as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel helped calm global markets and encouraged investors to return to riskier assets. The truce, brokered by US President Donald Trump, appeared to be holding firm as of …
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A large crowd gathered in the city of Yazd, Iran, on Wednesday for the funeral procession of six Iranian soldiers reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this week. Videos shared by Tasnim news agency on X showed hundreds of mourners, including local religious scholars and military officials, taking part in the somber procession. The …
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The World Bank has approved $250 million in emergency financing for Lebanon to help the country rebuild critical infrastructure and manage the overwhelming volume of rubble left behind after the devastating 2023–2024 war between Hezbollah and Israel. The funding marks the first phase of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP), a broader $1 billion recovery …
In a significant development amid mounting tensions with the West, Iran’s parliament has passed a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move was first reported by Iran’s semi-official Nournews and later confirmed by parliamentary spokesman Alireza Salimi. According to Salimi, the legislation will bar IAEA …
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US Senator Marco Rubio has claimed that recent American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites caused “very significant, substantial” damage, pushing Iran much further away from acquiring a nuclear weapon. In an interview with Politico, Rubio praised the Biden administration’s action, describing it as a decisive move that delivered a severe blow to Tehran’s nuclear …
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed the killing of Mahmoud Barakeh, a dedicated staff member in Gaza, marking the fifth ICRC worker killed since Israel’s ongoing war on the besieged enclave began. Barakeh was killed on Sunday while heading home after a shift at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. …
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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported a deeply troubling health crisis in Gaza: 18,741 children have been admitted for treatment of acute malnutrition since the start of 2025. In just the first half of June, 1,648 new cases emerged — 17 of them with life-threatening complications. Gaza’s healthcare …
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