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LAHORE: A ceremony was held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China at a private residence in Lahore. The event was hosted by analyst Muhammad Mehdi at LDA Avenue and was attended by several…

Indian Punjabi film “Dastar” is set to release in cinemas soon, with distribution rights secured by the film distribution company “Wali Films Distribution.” The film is scheduled for release on July 17, subject to censor approval, under…

DUSHANBE: Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $200 million, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached during the Pakistan–Tajik…

LONDON: A UK court has sentenced 15 men to a combined total of 188 years in prison for the prolonged sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor girl in Bradford, West Yorkshire. According to West Yorkshire Police, the victim—aged between 14…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to introduce a new, stricter law to curb gangsterism, extortion, and organized crime, replacing the decades-old Ghunda Act of 1959. According to official sources, the provincial cabinet has…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly has elected five countries as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2027. The newly elected members are: Austria…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has unveiled a landmark policy proposal aimed at transforming Pakistan’s minimum wage determination from a symbolic annual announcement into a transparent, evidence-based,…

ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has highlighted the public health and fiscal implications of cigarette, estimating that it could generate Rs. 51 billion in additional revenue while lowering…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced that the NYPD delivered the fewest murders, shooting incidents, and shooting victims in recorded history for the first five months of the year.…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 will include measures aimed at providing relief to the public, alongside steps to further strengthen the country’s economy. The prime…