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ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has officially labeled the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as "Fitna al-Khawarij," according to a notification from the Ministry of Interior. This decision aims to expose the true nature and ideology of the TTP. The notification highlights that the TTP has misrepresented Islam under the guise...

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran will avenge the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assassination, which took place on Iranian soil, has escalated tensions in the region. "You killed our dear guest in our house and now have paved the way for your...

Hamas’s political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran. The group governing Gaza released a statement attributing his death to an Israeli strike. Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was struck. The attack occurred while Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of...

The Internet service in Pakistan was disrupted throughout the country on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with a complete suspension of Internet access. The underlying cause of the outage is unknown, although it affected large cities and towns, the banking industry, and the stock market. According to our sources, the government's...

Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, has fallen seriously ill, leading to the postponement of his scheduled visit to Iran. The Prime Minister's office announced that he will not be meeting with the Director of the Commonwealth Bank as previously planned. All other activities on his agenda have also been canceled....

ISLAMABAD - The District Sessions Court Islamabad sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Rauf Hassan to jail on judicial remand, rejecting a request for extended physical custody. Hassan and other accused individuals appeared before Judicial Magistrate Shabir Bhatti's special court after their two-day physical remand concluded. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)...

Heavy rain created a landslide, resulting in the collapse of the Mahandri Bridge. The traffic comes to a halt between Balakot and the connecting route to Kaghan Naran. Commuters are trapped, while tourists have been advised to avoid the area for the next five days. Repairing will take between five...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Education has extended holidays for all federal government educational institutions until August 4. This decision comes in response to the ongoing extreme heatwave. A notification issued by the ministry highlighted the health and safety concerns for students and staff due to the severe heat conditions....

Hyderabad, July 29, 2024 — The Grain Seeds & Oil Merchants' Association, Anaj Mandi Hyderabad, has declared a strike on July 31, 2024, in response to the recent increases in taxes and electricity bills. The decision was announced following a meeting chaired by President Haji Haroon Memon, where all members...

The Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa neutralized five terrorists in three separate operations. These operations highlight the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region and the sacrifices made by our brave security personnel. In Mohmand District, a joint intelligence-based operation targeted a terrorist hideout. Three terrorists, including Kharji, known...

KARACHI: The Wholesaler and Grocers Association declared a three-day strike starting July 31 to protest the withholding tax imposed in the 2024-25 budget. This move comes as a response to what the association deems an 'unjust' tax. Grocery shops, grain markets, and wholesale markets will remain closed until August 2....

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more rain and thundershowers across the country over the next three days. Weather Update: PMD Predicts More Rains Across the Country According to the latest weather update, the Met Office has informed us that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate the Arabian...