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Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel: military
The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. “Two impacts of suspicious aerial targets in Israeli territory were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported,” the military said. In the wake of the strikes, two…
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Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry: media
PARIS: Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. In a video shared by Fars news agency, women in black chadors chanted “death to dishonourable Araghchi, the…
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North Korea says nuclear status ‘irreversible’: KCNA
North Korea said Sunday its status as a nuclear weapons state was “irreversible” and key to ensuring regional stability, rejecting calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearisation. Pyongyang has repeatedly insisted it will not abandon its nuclear arsenal, portraying it as essential to deterrence, with Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of…
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JI’s Hafiz Naeem announces protest drive against budget
LAHORE: Jamaat Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday rejected the federal budget and announced to launch a protest movement against it. Talking to media Hafiz Naeem said that the people have paid over 8,000 billion rupees for the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) during last 25 years. He said that this levy being used to…
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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi warns rising debt, taxes are burdening public
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior politician Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has criticised the government, stating that it is increasing the tax burden on the public through additional borrowing. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a press conference, said that continuous reliance on indirect taxation is disproportionately affecting ordinary citizens, who remain the most impacted segment of society.…
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Crude oil from unknown source spreads over Gwadar coastline
GWADAR: Oil found spreading over the Gwadar coast causing environmental concerns as the authorities yet to determine the source of the oil spill. The oil from the unknown source spreading over a vast stretch of Gwadar’s western coastline, raising concerns about potential damage to marine ecosystems and disruption to fishing activities in the coastal region.…
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Karachi weather update – 14 June, 2026
Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid conditions today, with partly cloudy skies and a likelihood of strong winds at times. The maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 34°C and 36°C. Sea breezes are expected over the next 24 hours, with wind speeds ranging from 25 to 45 km/h. According to the Meteorological…
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Met Office predicts windy weather in Karachi
KARACHI: Gusts of southwesterly winds with 25 to 45 kilometers per hour speed are expected in city during the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Sunday. A hot, humid and partly cloudy weather will prevail in the port city with maximum temperatures remain between 34 to 36 Celsius, according to weather report. The humidity…
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IMF never demanded tax on solar panels, clarifies Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said International Monetary Fund (IMF) never demanded to increase sales tax on solar panels. Speaking in ARY News program Aitraz Hai, he dismissed reports suggesting that the government had considered imposing taxes on solar panels before the budget. “The matter was never under discussion, nor was there any such demand from…
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Pension and dues non-payment crisis becomes critical
The issue of pension and retirement dues for employees of 25 towns of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has become grave, with more than Rs. 9.86 billion required to clear outstanding liabilities. The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) heard the case; during the hearing, officials revealed that the payment of pension and retirement…
