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Khawaja Shams-ur-Islam killed, son injured in Karachi attack

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Senior lawyer Khawaja Shams-ur-Islam was shot dead outside a mosque in Karachi's Defence Phase 6 on Friday. Police said unknown gunmen ambushed him as he was leaving the mosque aft... Read More


Finance ministry bans supplementary grants this fiscal year

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Ministry of Finance has once again imposed a ban on issuing supplementary grants during the current fiscal year. It clearly stated that no additional funds will be released bey... Read More


Glacier burst kills one in GB's Bagrot valley

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- A glacier burst in Gilgit-Baltistan's Bagrot Valley killed a 10-year-old boy and injured his father on Friday. According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the two were... Read More


NEOC confirms new polio case in Tank, KP

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- A new case of polio has been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank district. According to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), the affected child is 10 months old. This... Read More


ADB flags funding gaps in Pakistan's pension scheme

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised concerns over Pakistan's pension scheme for government employees. In a recent report, ADB said the scheme is attractive but lacks a prop... Read More


Girl's body found 10 days after Islamabad flood

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- After ten days of tireless efforts, Rescue 1122 teams on Friday recovered the body of a 25-year-old girl and the car that was swept away by floodwaters in Islamabad. The tragic inc... Read More


Pakistan to import US oil for first time in historic deal

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- In a major development, Pakistan's largest refinery, Cnergyico, has signed a historic deal to import crude oil from the United States for the first time. The company will bring in ... Read More


Pakistan dismisses 'Operation Mahadev' as fiction

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Pakistan has strongly rejected India's recent claims about "Operation Mahadev," calling them baseless and fictional. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the operation... Read More


Israel warns citizens in UAE amid terror threat

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Israel has warned its citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of an increased terror threat. Most of Israel's diplomatic staff in the UAE are now being evacuated. The National S... Read More


UAE envoy meets Nawaz, Maryam to boost ties

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador met Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore, aiming to strengthen cooperation betwe... Read More