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Death toll nears 300 in Europe’s 40°C heatwave

The fatal heatwave in Europe has already killed nearly 300 people, with several countries seeing temperatures go over 40°C, causing schools to close, and daily activities to be interrupted, and putting strain on healthcare systems.

US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet: Trump

ICC judges challenge Trump sanctions in court

Three judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have brought to court a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump and several high-ranking American officials over sanctions imposed on them, saying they are illegal and unfair.

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Germany opens new migration pathway for skilled Pakistani workers

The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) in Pakistan has pointed out that there is a legal avenue for skilled Pakistani workers to get jobs and residency in Germany, which is still facing a shortage of labour force in various sectors of the economy.

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Brazil overpower Scotland as Neymar makes comeback

Neymar made the long awaited return to international football as Brazil comfortably beat Scotland 3-0 to clinch top spot in group C and get a spot in the last 32 at the World Cup in Brazil on Wednesday.

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Saqib Chadhar gets bail extension in Momina Iqbal case

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the Punjab Assembly (MPA) Saqib Chadhar was granted extension in his interim bail in a case of alleged harassment of actress Momina Iqbal, by a Lahore session court on Tuesday.

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Audit uncovers Rs25 billion irregularities in BISP during FY25

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) audit report for FY 2024-25 has revealed more than Rs25 billion irregular payments to over 601,850 beneficiaries who are not eligible for the programme, highlighting serious flaws in the programme’s profiling and management.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Pakistan

An earthquake tremor was felt across several areas in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Swat, Batgram, Kohat, Hangu, Shangla, Mardan, Landi Kotal and Malakand.

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Ali Gul Pir welcomes baby boy on Father’s day

At the home of renowned comedian, singer, and content creator Ali Gul Pir, happiness knocked on the door on the occasion of Father’s Day, as he has been blessed with the birth of a son.

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Morocco close in on knockouts after beating Scotland

Morocco’s Isamel Saibari scored the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to date when he scored in the first 71 seconds of the game, as he helped his side win a tough 1-0 win over Scotland at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Friday.

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Fuel price relief expected as Friday nears

Global oil prices have fallen, giving hopes to the consumers in Pakistan that their relief may now be near as the government is expected to declare a drop in petroleum prices in the coming days.

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Former Captain Shahid Afridi visits UN headquarters

Former Pakistan cricket captain and also great all-rounder Shahid Afridi was invited to the United Nations Headquarters in New York by Pakistan Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

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Major revisions made to PCB central contracts

The PCB has revealed major changes in its central contracts structure, with a new track-based approach that will reward players based on their formats and roles in the international game.

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PAF trainer aircraft crashes in Mardan, two pilots martyred

A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Mardan during a routine training sortie, resulting in the martyrdom (Shahadat) of two pilots, Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy.

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US-Iran deal: Shukriya Pakistan, says UK envoy

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott has expressed her appreciation for Pakistan’s consistent, patient and impressive efforts to broker a breakthrough in US-Iranian negotiations and talks.

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US order forces Anthropic to disable advanced AI models

On Friday, Anthropic announced that it is “abruptly disabling” its “most advanced AI systems for everyone”, as it has been issued a directive by the US government to suspend foreigners’ access to its products.

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Anchor Mubasher Lucman admitted to hospital

Prominent Pakistani Television Anchor and Journalist Mubasher Lucman has been admitted to Westminster Hospital in central London after a trip to the UK, where he has developed health complications.

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Section 144 enforced in Punjab ahead of Muharram

In view of the security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, Section 144 has been imposed across Punjab. All restrictions, except the ban on pillion riding, will remain in force from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram.

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Somali referee’s World Cup dream ends after US entry denial

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali soccer referee, has been denied entry to the United States to referee in a FIFA World Cup match, thus ending his historic bid to become the first Somali official to referee a match in the soccer’s biggest tournament.

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Pakistani-origin footballer set for FIFA World Cup 2026

This FIFA World Cup marks an unprecedented occasion in the history of the FIFA World Cup as Iraqi national football player midfielder Zidane Iqbal is of Pakistani origin marking the first time a player from Pakistani origin is participating in FIFA.

Sindh steps up efforts to fix Karachi’s garbage crisis

Garbage collection outsourcing process revived by CDA

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has again taken a step forward in outsourcing cleanliness and garbage collection services for the city of Islamabad after cancelling similar tenders several times in the last 18 months.

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Pakistan lands two major tennis events for 2026

Pakistan is set to host two ITF W15 women’s tournaments in Islamabad from October 5, 2026, in a significant step towards promoting women’s tennis and strengthening preparations for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup.

US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet: Trump

Trump says Israel and Iran must “Stop shooting”

The tensions between Israel and Iran seem to have quickly spiralled into a wider regional crisis, prompting US President Donald Trump to sound a loud appeal on his new social media outlet, Truth Social, on Monday: “Israel and Iran must immediately stop shooting.”

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FIFA bans water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums

FIFA has prohibited the use of reusable plastic water bottles in all the 2026 North and Central America World Cup stadiums, a move that has been slammed by fans and safety experts in the wake of extreme heat conditions in the summer months.

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Turkiye defends friendship with Pakistan, tells India to stay out

The tension between India and Turkiye over the strong relations between Islamabad and Ankara was dismissed by the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who said that bilateral relations between Ankara and Islamabad shouldn’t be seen as a threat or an act of hostility from any third country, including India.

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Shaheen eyes strong comeback in decisive ODI against Australia

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi refused to lose heart after his team was bowled out 41 runs short in the second ODI against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, saying the hosts will strive to come out on top of the series in the last match today.

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Shaniera Akram wishes Wasim Akram on his 60th birthday

Heartfelt wishes were expressed from all over the world on Wasim Akram’s 60th birthday, most notably from his wife Shaniera Akram who posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram that garnered an overwhelming number of comments, including from within Pakistan.

Iran deal could be reached within days as diplomacy shows progress: Marco Rubio

Rubio sees hope for Iran agreement, stresses nuclear limits

A peace deal to resolve the conflict with Iran is imminent and the US State Department can be optimistic, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, stressing Tehran needs to “take a significant step” to reduce its nuclear program before any “sanctions relief” is possible.

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Babar Azam reacts to viral AI songs

The national cricket team’s renowned batsman Babar Azam and other Pakistani players have expressed their interesting and humorous views on AI-generated songs attributed to Babar Azam’s voice.

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Confident Pakistan set for Australia clash in Lahore

The Pakistani cricket team will be looking to win the three-match series against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today in their second ODI of the series, after a dominant five-run win in the opening match in Rawalpindi.

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How to spot fake Rs5000 notes: State bank guide

At present, the largest denomination currency note in the country is the 5,000 rupee note, and the State Bank of Pakistan has issued a special awareness video for the prevention of counterfeit notes and public awareness.

Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against Australia in ODI series opener

Lahore gears up for Pakistan-Australia ODI series

The preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming One Day International (ODI) match against Australia have reached their final stages, and officials are ramping up efforts to make sure there is no hiccup in hosting the remaining matches of the series.

Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against Australia in ODI series opener

Historic moment as Pakistan reach 1,000 ODI matches

Pakistan achieved a historic milestone in cricket history on Saturday when they played their 1,000th One-Day International (ODI) match in the opening game of the three-match ODI series against Australia at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Why Peshawar Zalmi owner still trusts Babar Azam?

For the second time since the PSL 11’s triumph, Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has voiced his support for Babar Azam, describing the batsman as a consistent player with a great character and spirit.

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A good agreement with Iran is within reach: Pete Hegseth

On Saturday, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made a series of comments about US-Iran relations, regional security and maritime routes on which Tehran and Washington are engaged in a series of constructive and ongoing talks.

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Traffic plan announced for Pakistan-Australia match

The Rawalpindi Traffic Police has prepared an elaborate traffic management plan for the Pakistan-Australia cricket match to ensure proper traffic management and to make it convenient for the cricket fans to reach the stadium.

Overseas Pakistanis send record money home

Major facility announced for overseas Pakistanis

The income tax return filing process for Pakistanis living abroad has been simplified, allowing them to file their income tax returns easily from their countries online using the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online tax portal.

HEC approves dual-degree system: all details here

HEC delays GRE/HAT requirement until 2027

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has officially delayed its policy for compulsory requirement of GRE/HAT for admission in Level 7 and 8 academic programmes until 2027.

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PCB starts search for new batting coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally opened the process for hiring a new batting coach of the Pakistan men’s white-ball national team by releasing a formal advertisement recently.

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Quetta blast carried out by India-backed proxy

This bloody act of terror on an unarmed train carrying civilians, including women, children and families travelling for Eid vacations, is a horrendous crime against humanity and a flagrant breach of all the codes of civility.

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Jacob Bethell ruled out of IPL due to finger injury

England batsman Jacob Bethell, who had been called up for the IPL season, has been ruled out after suffering an injury to his finger, and it is now unclear whether he will be available in Tests against New Zealand national cricket team.

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Strict action ordered against unsafe animal transport

Punjab Traffic Police has issued a stern warning to transporters to adhere to traffic regulations during the Eid-ul-Azha 2026 holiday, while also giving strict directions to make sure the safe transportation of sacrificial animals takes place throughout the province.

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Eid-ul-Azha holidays announced in Punjab

The Punjab government has released an official notification regarding Eid-ul-Azha 2026, stating that the festivities of the second biggest annual holiday will be marked by four public holidays in Punjab.