Business
Global food commodity prices saw a slight increase in June, mainly due to rising costs of meat, vegetable oils, and dairy products, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO's Food Price Index, which monitors monthly changes in international food commodity prices, averaged 128.
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US President Donald Trump has welcomed Hamas’s indication of a "positive spirit" in response to a US-backed proposal aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Friday, Trump mentioned the possibility of reaching a truce agreement as early
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The nation observed the martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-e-Haider recipient Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed on Saturday, remembering his unmatched bravery during the 1999 Kargil conflict with solemn tributes. Captain Sher Khan, who joined the Pakistan Army in 1992 and later became part of the Sindh Regiment in 1995,
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A man in Shah Di Khui area in Lahore was arrested on Friday after his pet lion escaped and attacked a family in a nearby street, leaving two children critically injured. Authorities identified the owner as Malik Bahram, who was keeping the wild animal without a valid license. Police registered
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Serious concerns have emerged over drug use inside prisons in Mianwali and Jhang, with official documents and video footage suggesting that inmates have easy access to narcotics—allegedly with the cooperation of some prison staff. A report by the Medical Officer at Mianwali Jail revealed disturbing signs of drug addiction
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The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.73% rise in weekly inflation, with prices of everyday essentials continuing to climb. On a year-on-year basis, inflation was recorded at 2.06%, according to the data released on Friday. The weekly report highlighted that prices of 18
Business
Gold prices declined both in domestic and international markets on Friday, offering slight relief to potential buyers amid ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan Saraffa Association, the price of one tola of gold dropped by Rs1,500, bringing it down to Rs355,500. Similarly, the price for 10
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace the upcoming One Day Internationals (ODIs) with additional T20 matches during their tour of the West Indies is likely to be turned down by Cricket West Indies (CWI), according to media reports. Pakistan had proposed increasing the number of T20 Internationals
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Authorities in Mumbai have enforced a citywide ban on the use of loudspeakers for the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan), following a directive from the Mumbai High Court aimed at reducing noise pollution across the city. As per local media reports, the Mumbai Police acted on the court’s instructions
Health
The sudden death of a teacher in Lahore has reignited public concern over the possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and heart attacks among young individuals. However, top medical experts have strongly rejected the idea that vaccines are to blame. Dr. Nadeem Rizvi, a senior cardiologist, said there is no
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India is preparing to launch a $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone manufacturing industry, both for civilian and military use, as it seeks to reduce dependence on imported components and counter Pakistan’s growing drone capabilities reportedly backed by China and Turkey. According to three sources familiar
National
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati was stopped from leaving the country on Friday after authorities placed his name on the Passport Control List (PCL), according to local media reports. Swati, a former federal minister, was attempting to travel from Peshawar to Dubai when officials from the Federal