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A grand ceremony is currently being held at Islamabad’s Jinnah Ground to celebrate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and the recent victory in Marka-e-Haq. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir are present at the venue as guests of honour. They are accompanied by senior … Read more
[The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.
Listen to article Tayiba Ashraf has claimed three gold medals at the 2025 International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia, marking an incredible achievement for Pakistan on its Independence Day. “I’m overwhelmed with joy and pride! I’ve won 3 gold medals in the International Taekwondo Championship 2025 held in Malaysia, and this achievement is a gift to Pakistan on … Read more
new video loaded: What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza By Ashley Wu, Christina Shaman, June Kim, James Surdam and Rebecca Suner•August 13, 2025 Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York … Read more
Russian forces have been closing in on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dobropillia, prompting urgent evacuations of residents just six miles from the front line.
This month’s terrors come from stalkers, a witch, a slimy creature — and low blood sugar.
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Acid and Fire Attack Prevention Bill 2024, prescribing the death penalty or up to seven years’ imprisonment for perpetrators, and up to two years’ jail or a fine for police officers found guilty of faulty investigation. The bill, moved by PPP lawmaker Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto, seeks … Read more
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering heat-related ailments of all kinds.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer will be rolled out from September 15 in Sindh, with health officials warning that community mistrust, persistent rumours and gaps in vaccinator training could undermine the campaign. Around 50% of the target group is enrolled in schools, with coordination underway [between health officials and the] education … Read more
At least 20 migrants died after a boat overturned in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, with many more still missing, the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) said. “Deep anguish for the umpteenth shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa, where UNHCR is now assisting the survivors. It looks to be 20 bodies found and as many missing,” wrote … Read more
