Balochistan: Tremors were felt in the district of Khuzdar and nearby areas, causing panic among residents. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 3.9 on the Richter scale. It had a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located about 62 kilometers southeast of Khuzdar, affecting areas including Pasni and surroundings. Initial reports indicate […]
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Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert for rain and hailstorms expected in the upper and central parts of the country within the next 12 to 24 hours. According to the report, areas in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan may experience rainfall and hail. The report also warned of possible
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Karachi: The Pakistan Navy has launched a rescue operation for a cargo vessel traveling from Oman to India after it encountered difficulties at sea. Following a humanitarian request from a rescue center in Mumbai, assistance was promptly provided to the Indian vessel MV Gautam. The ship was carrying six Indian nationals and one Indonesian citizen.
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Karachi: Gold prices across the country have recorded a significant decline, with the price per tola falling by Rs. 3,800. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the new price of one tola of gold stands at Rs. 479,962. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs. 3,257, bringing
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ISLAMABAD: The gains come at a time when the global economy is grappling with persistent inflation, uneven growth, and heightened geopolitical tensions, with ongoing conflicts and trade frictions disrupting energy and commodity markets. This week, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that an escalating crisis between the United States and Iran in the Strait of
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and law enforcement agencies in province have foiled 246 attempted drone attacks so far this year, according to a report published by state-run media. Officials in Pakistan have previously stated that armed groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), known as Fitna al Khawarij, are increasingly using modified commercial drones to drop
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan will begin direct Hajj flights to Jeddah from Monday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said, as the country’s ongoing pre-Hajj operation continues to transport thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry, nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have already reached the Kingdom since the pre-Hajj flight operation commenced on April 18. So
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KARACHI: Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner Saqib Sadaqat said bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh has increased by 20% in recent months, pushing the total volume to $1 billion. He made the remarks at an event hosted by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. He said both countries are witnessing new trade opportunities due to improved
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the launch of “Project Freedom” to evacuate ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said several countries not involved in the Middle East conflict requested U.S. assistance to move their vessels out of the restricted waterway. He described those countries as neutral parties caught in the
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ISLAMABAD: Hot and dry weather will prevail across most parts of Pakistan on Monday, while intense heat is expected in southern regions, the meteorological department said. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern and eastern Punjab, and the Potohar region. Hailstorms
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