ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Monday released its annual report for 2025, warning of a deteriorating human rights situation across the country. The report recorded a 25 percent rise in gender-based violence. It documented 2,586 cases of cyber harassment targeting women. It also reported 470 so-called “honor killings.” Pakistan ranked 130th out […]
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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned what it described as missile and drone attacks allegedly launched by Iran, labeling the incidents as a “dangerous provocation” and affirming its right to respond to any threats against its sovereignty and security. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement denouncing the attacks
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reasserted its commitment to safeguarding key energy infrastructure and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The meeting reviewed security arrangements for oil refineries and storage facilities nationwide. The session was attended by the Minister for Information Technology. During
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed members of the federal cabinet to submit detailed reports outlining their ministries’ performance over the past two years, according to official sources. The move is seen as part of an ongoing effort by the government to evaluate its progress and improve governance ahead of upcoming fiscal and political
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WASHINGTON: The US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that global oil prices will decline rapidly once the ongoing conflict involving Iran comes to an end. Trump shared his views on international developments, economic expectations, and his personal outlook. Trump drew a comparison between political leadership and personal health, stating that just as illness becomes
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KARACHI: The municipal authorities in Karachi have granted permission to establish five designated cattle markets across the city ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The approved locations for the cattle markets include Sunday Bazaar Sector 11-D in North Karachi, KMC Ground near Safari Park, Gulistan-e-Johar Blocks 5 and 6, Bakra Piri in Lyari, and areas surrounding the Attock
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The Chinese envoy has stated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has become a central issue in upcoming diplomatic engagements, and is expected to be a key topic in a potential meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Beijing’s immediate priority is to ensure the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which
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TEHRAN: The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have released a new map outlining maritime boundaries in the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. The newly issued map clearly defines key geographical and maritime limits. The southern boundary is depicted as extending between Iran’s Kuh-e Mobarak and a point south of Fujairah, a
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Quetta: The return of Pakistani nationals residing in Iran continued for the 65th consecutive day. According to district authorities, 38 people arrived in Pakistan today through the Gabd Rimdan Border, bringing the total number of returnees using this route to 3,445. Officials further stated that since February 28, a total of 10,619 people have crossed
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Karachi: A severe heatwave has hit Karachi, resulting in multiple fatalities over the past two days. According to reports, at least 14 deaths have been recorded, including 8 deaths confirmed today alone. Among the latest cases, two individuals are said to have died due to heatstroke. Bodies were recovered from different areas including Clifton Boat
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