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Indian parts found in Russian drones used in war

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- India's claims of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war have come under scrutiny after Ukrainian officials discovered Indian-made parts in Russian combat drones. These drones have r... Read More


Extreme weather surges as july becomes third-hottest

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- July 2025 was the third-hottest July ever recorded, bringing with it a wave of climate disasters across the globe. Though it marked the end of a recent streak of record-breaking mo... Read More


Fire triggers factory collapse in Karachi, 7 injured

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- A major fire broke out in a garment factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone on Thursday. The blaze quickly spread and caused the factory building to collapse near Check ... Read More


Gold prices skyrocket again, cross Rs362,000 per tola

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Wednesday, increasing by Rs2,900 per tola. With this rise, the price of one tola of 24-karat gold has now reached a record R... Read More


Trump slaps 100% tariff on chips made outside US

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- President Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on semiconductors from companies that do not manufacture in the United States. The move, revealed during a White House bri... Read More


Government to privatize PIA and 9 others within a year

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- The federal government has decided to privatize ten major public institutions within the next year, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Roosevelt Hotel, and First Wome... Read More


Record $8.14bn food import bill alarms Pakistan

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan's food import bill soared to an all-time high of $8.14 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 3% increase from the previous year's $7.90 billion. The surge was main... Read More


Punjab overhauls 66-year-old property tax system

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Previously, property tax was calculated based on the Annual Rental Value (ARV), where excise inspectors estimated rental income to determine taxes. This method often led to underre... Read More


Massive tech glitch grounds United airlines flights nationwide

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Thousands of passengers across the United States faced major disruptions on Wednesday after United Airlines halted many of its flights due to a large-scale system issue. The ground... Read More


UK demands clarity on China's redacted embassy plans

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- The British government has formally asked China to explain its controversial embassy relocation plan in London. Concerns have been raised due to partially hidden details in the sub... Read More