Gaza government dissolves governing body to facilitate transfer of administration
Hamas, Palestinian groups held several rounds of talks in Cairo, particularly over second phase of…
Gaza government dissolves governing body to facilitate transfer of administration
Hamas, Palestinian groups held several rounds of talks in Cairo, particularly over second phase of Gaza ‘ceasefire’ Ismail al-Thawabta, head of Hamas’ government media office, addresses a press conference at the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip on July 6, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The Palestinian movement Hamas announced on Monday that it had…
Amjad Hussain takes oath as Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister
Says energy shortages, and economic development, will be among his government’s top priorities Gilgit-Baltistan’s newly sworn-in Chief Minister, Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Amjad Hussain giving an address at his oath taking ceremony. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party leader Amjad Hussain on Monday was sworn in as chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Governor G-B Syed Mehdi Shah…
5 more Gazans killed by Israeli fire in last 24 hours, death toll nears 73,100, says health ministry
Israeli bombing on Gaza, Palestine left devastating effects on city life, forcing families to live in tents next to ruins. Photo: AA/file Five more Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll since October 2023 to 73,098, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Monday. In its daily…
Lahore court grants five-day physical remand of three more suspects in foreign women abduction case
LAHORE: A magisterial court on Monday remanded three more suspects in police custody for five days in a case involving the alleged abduction and rape of two foreign women. Police on Thursday rescued two foreign women within hours of receiving an emergency complaint, arrested four suspects, and launched an investigation into allegations of kidnapping, ransom…
When tax rates defeat their purpose
ISLAMABAD: There is a point beyond which higher tax rates do not produce higher revenue. In fact, they can do the opposite: shrink the tax base, encourage avoidance, push activity into informal channels, and reduce the very revenue the state hopes to collect. This is not merely a textbook proposition from the Laffer Curve. Pakistan’s…
Israel, Lebanon hold US-mediated talks on trial withdrawal from 2 border villages: report
Israeli media says contacts focus on defining ‘Hezbollah-free zone’ ahead of phased Israeli pullout Israeli and Lebanese military officers have begun United States-mediated talks to establish clear criteria for a “Hezbollah-free zone” ahead of a planned trial Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported Sunday. Citing unnamed Israeli security…
President Zardari to depart today on four-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan: MoFA
President Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: AFP/FILE President Asif Ali Zardari is to undertake an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from July 6 to 9 at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov, marking the first visit by a Pakistani head of state to the Central Asian country in 21 years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced…
PSX jumps over 1,500 points on broad-based buying
Banks, energy, cement, auto stocks lead gains as investor confidence remains firm The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the trading week with solid gains on Monday, as strong buying in banking, energy, cement and auto stocks lifted the benchmark KSE-100 Index by over 1,500 points. After opening on a positive note, the market maintained…
Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands
Weather service says intense showers, with 30 to 51 cm of rain possible, raising the risk of flash flooding Rain and strong wind brought by Super Typhoon Bavi in Apotgan, Guam, July 6, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video. PHOTO: REUTERS Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to build new cricket stadium in Jeddah
Countries to jointly develop infrastructure, exchange technical expertise, improve operational standards Saudi Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Muhammad Al Saud and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi sign MoU on a new stadium project in Jeddah. PHOTO: APP Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed…
