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Myanmar jail activists over election boycott protestPublished on: July 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- A court in Myanmar has sentenced nine pro-democracy activists to lengthy prison terms, including jail sentences of up to 37 years, over their involvement in a protest calling for ... Read More


Pakistan Navy rescues 19 stranded fishermenPublished on: July 30, 2026 10:23 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- The Pakistan Navy successfully rescued 19 stranded fishermen after their boat developed an engine fault in the North Arabian Sea, ensuring the safe evacuation of all those on boar... Read More


US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady amid inflation concernsPublished on: July 30, 2026 10:16 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- The US Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, maintaining the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% as policymakers conti... Read More


Six killed in Lahore building collapse in Harbanspura areaPublished on: July 30, 2026 10:07 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- At least six people lost their lives and 10 others were rescued after a three-storey residential building collapsed in Lahore's Harbanspura area on Thursday, prompting a major res... Read More


US launches fresh strikes on Iran as tensions escalatePublished on: July 30, 2026 10:04 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- The United States launched a new wave of direct military strikes against Iran early Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions just one day after Iran's reported fa... Read More


PM Shehbaz orders stronger overseas complaint systemPublished on: July 30, 2026 8:42 PM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to strengthen the QR code-based complaint system at Pakistani embassies worldwide. The move aims to improve services for ove... Read More


PSX closes lower as KSE-100 sheds 495 pointsPublished on: July 30, 2026 8:36 PM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its losing streak on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower after a volatile trading session. Persistent selling pressure kept marke... Read More


Germany records 9,800 heat-related deaths in 2026Published on: July 30, 2026 8:35 PM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Germany has recorded an estimated 9,800 heat-related deaths so far this year, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Health officials warned that further heatwaves could in... Read More


Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13, Poland respondsPublished on: July 30, 2026 8:34 PM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people across Ukraine on Thursday, including one person in Kyiv, officials said. The attacks stretched from central regions to the western c... Read More


Iranian strike hits Chinese company building in KuwaitPublished on: July 30, 2026 8:31 PM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Kuwait's Defence Ministry said an Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait on Thursday. The attack killed one worker and caused extensive pr... Read More