Nawaz, Maryam to lead PML-N AJK campaign

Leadership directed party workers to intensify campaign by launching an extensive door-to-door outreach drive MUZAFFARABAD: The central leadership of the PML-N on Friday held a key consultative meeting with party leaders to review arrangements for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to AJK and preparations for the party’s election campaign. The meeting decided that…

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LPG marketers warn of supply crisis

Urge revision of LPG margins, immediate halt to plant sealing amid outdated pricing framework LAHORE: The Pakistan LPG Marketers Association (PLPGMA) has urged the federal government to immediately intervene to stop the sealing of licensed LPG plants, warning that continued enforcement actions could trigger supply disruptions, increase prices and adversely affect millions of consumers. According…

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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 5,069

16,740 people injured in last month’s disaster, says National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez A rescuer works at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters The death toll from last month’s back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 5,069, the country’s National Assembly President Jorge…

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Apex court fixes Imran’s contempt plea for July 20

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has finally fixed for July 20 (Monday) the contempt proceedings over the non-implementation of its order allowing meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan. A three-judge bench headed by Justice MuhammadAli Mazahar will hear the contempt petition over the non-implementation of its March 24 order directing jail authorities to allow the PTI…

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C/A slips into $649m deficit

The June deficit of $649 million stood in contrast to the surplus of $500 million in May and reflected a combination of higher import payments and a seasonal softening in remittances. Photo: File KARACHI: Current Account Balance (CAB) recorded a deficit of $649 million in June 2026 compared to a surplus of $500 million in…

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Cricket legend Garry Sobers is no more

. BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: Sir Garry Sobers, the West Indies legend widely regarded as cricket’s greatest all-rounder, has died at the age of 89, Cricket West Indies announced on Friday, bringing to an end the remarkable life of a player whose unmatched versatility, brilliance and longevity set the benchmark for generations of cricketers. “A great innings…

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US, Iran attack infrastructure in re-escalation

• China, Pakistan urge adherence to ceasefire, talks resumption • Iran strikes US bases in Gulf countries • Kuwait Chabahar port tower appears damaged after repeated US strikes. Photo: Courtesy: X/@PeteHegseth DUBAI/ BEIJING: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as…

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PM assures Chinese investors of security

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Chinese investors, on Friday said the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan remained the government’s highest priority and assured them of comprehensive protection. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business Conference, the prime minister hailed the signing of nine agreements worth around $440 million between Pakistani…

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Breakthrough deal ends Ziarat sit-in

Representative of the government and the protesters sign an agreement in Quetta. Photo: Express QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat tragedy, following a written agreement with the Ziarat sit?in committee. The breakthrough came after days of tense negotiations, eventually resolved through reconciliation efforts led by…

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