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Five Family Members Die After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Swat's Saifullah LakePublished on: July 2, 2026 12:53 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- A Swat boat accident claimed the lives of five members of the same family after a tourist boat capsized in Saifullah Lake. Rescue teams recovered five bodies, while search operatio... Read More


Oil climbs as Iran-US talks falterPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Oil prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty over Iran-US negotiations renewed concerns about crude supplies from the Middle East. Investors feared stalled diplomatic efforts could ... Read More


Pakistan introduces cashless passport servicesPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that cashless payments are now operational at all passport offices across Pakistan. The initiative aims to speed up passport s... Read More


UN report highlights AI opportunities and risksPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- A United Nations scientific panel has warned that artificial intelligence offers enormous global benefits but also poses significant risks if left unchecked. The findings appear in... Read More


Japan protests Chinese East China Sea demandPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Japan lodged a diplomatic protest on Wednesday after China demanded a Japanese research vessel halt a seabed survey in the East China Sea. Tokyo called the demand unacceptable beca... Read More


Thunderstorms disrupt Zurich Airport flightsPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Severe thunderstorms disrupted air traffic at Switzerland's Zurich Airport, forcing the cancellation of around 70 flights from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. The weather c... Read More


Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16Published on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead the defending champions int... Read More


Pakistan fiscal federalism shows mixed progress: WBPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The World Bank has said Pakistan has made "meaningful" progress in fiscal federalism since 2010 but still deviates from international norms. The assessment highlights ongoing gaps ... Read More


Russia suspends rail crossings to EuropePublished on: July 1, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Russia has abruptly suspended railway operations at seven border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from Wednesday, disrupting cross-border movement. The decision was anno... Read More


US signs Jerusalem embassy agreementPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to construct a permanent embassy compound in Jerusalem, marking a significant step in its diplomatic presence in Israel. The move... Read More