Five injured in grenade attack on house in Chagai

Among injured, two belong to Multan, two to Sialkot, one to Narowal, working for construction company QUETTA: At least five people were injured in a hand grenade attack in Dalbandin, an area of Chagai district in Balochistan, late on Monday night, police said. According to police officials, unidentified individuals threw a hand grenade at a…

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Over 300,000 put under 1,291 smart lockdowns

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was informed on Saturday that smart lockdowns had been enforced in 1,292 localities across the country during the last 24 hours to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. The forum, which serves as the nerve centre of the country’s unified efforts to contain the spread of novel…

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PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi economic backing, highlights strong defence partnership

Premier expresses appreciation of its patience in Mideast conflict, briefs Saudi leadership on peace efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support in strengthening the country’s economic stability during a meeting with…

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Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence

KOKO TECH to tap into consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to KOKO TECH Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned…

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Hybrid Sukuk target raised to Rs200b

PSX revises auction size of 10-year variable rental rate Islamic papers, reschedules calendar KARACHI: The government has sharply increased the target size for its 10-year variable rental rate GoP hybrid sukuk to Rs200 billion from Rs50 billion, according to a Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after advice from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The revision applies…

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Reko Diq project remains on track: Barrick

ISLAMABAD: While dismissing the perception of backing out of a multibillion-dollar gold and copper project, Canadian firm Barrick Gold has assured Pakistan that it will continue development work despite the regional conflict. Earlier, Barrick had stated that it would review the Reko Diq project, located in the Chagai district of Balochistan, in the wake of…

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Mbappe ready for ‘special’ 100th cap

Kylian Mbappe at a press conference in Philadelphia on Sunday — he is set to win his 100th cap for France in Monday’s World Cup clash with Iraq. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year’s World Cup by becoming his country’s all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit…

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SC issues guidelines for drafting civil pleadings

Order directs circulation to district judiciary, bar to ensure uniform compliance ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued detailed guidelines for drafting pleadings before trial courts in civil cases to promote uniformity, improve the quality of pleadings, and facilitate the efficient administration of civil justice. In a 26-page judgment authored by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan in…

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EDB tightens used vehicle import rules

Compliance with tax regulations is mandatory, including a valid NTN and active filer status with the FBR ISLAMABAD: Engineering Development Board (EDB) CEO Hamad Ali Mansoor has issued a comprehensive code of conduct for the import of used vehicles, stating that ensuring transparency, quality standards and consumer protection remains his top priority, according to an…

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Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

A woman holds a Hezbollah flag during a rally in support of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, on June 4, 2026. West Asia News Agency via REUTERS GENEVA: Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put a deal…

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