Ten more die as monsoon death toll tops 100

A farmer swims while using an empty canister through a flooded area near Qasim Bela village on the outskirts of Multan. Photo: REUTERS GILGIT/ LAHORE: The nationwide death toll from this year’s monsoon rains has climbed above 100 after 10 more people lost their lives in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) over the past 24 hours,…

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On-leave FC soldier martyred in Lakki

. PESHAWAR:  A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was martyred after terrorists opened fire on him in the Shah Hasan Khel area of Lakki Marwat on Sunday, police said. The martyred soldier was identified as Bilqiaz, son of Mumtaz, a resident of Masti Khel. He was on leave at his native village when the attack took…

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Ugandan diplomat joins race for top UN post

. Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP UNNAO, INDIA: Veteran Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has entered the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, becoming the seventh candidate seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres when his second five-year term ends later this year. Uganda formally nominated Otunnu…

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Time to drill deeper or keep importing

Oil and gas sector. Photo: File KARACHI: For more than six decades, Pakistan’s exploration and production (E&P) companies have been tasked with discovering and developing domestic oil and gas reserves to meet the country’s growing energy needs. Despite pockets of success, the sector’s overall performance has fallen short of national requirements. Production has stagnated, discoveries…

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US, Iran pause strikes as talks gain ground

Trump halts bombing campaign as Tehran suspends retaliation Missile stockpile concerns, diplomacy shape temporary STRATEGIC WATERS: This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from undated handout video footage released by the US Central Command shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran. PHOTO: AF TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON US: The United States…

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City braces for humid spell

. KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast partly cloudy and humid conditions in the metropolis over the next two days, with intermittent strong winds and chances of light drizzle at isolated locations. The city remained largely partly cloudy on Sunday, with rising humidity levels making conditions feel hotter during the day. The maximum temperature was…

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Tourist rush threatens Margallas

View of Margalla National park, Islamabad. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ISLAMABAD: As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Margalla Hills, Islamabad’s hiking trails come alive with a growing mix of families, students, office workers, tourists and weekend excursionists. Before 7am on weekends, parking areas opposite Sectors F-6 and F-5 are packed with visitors eager to…

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‘Mango Sago’ fever grips capital

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s mango season in full swing, mango sago has evolved from an online food trend into a popular homemade dessert in the federal capital, highlighting how social media continues to shape culinary habits and inspire families to create café-style treats in their own kitchens. What began as a social media sensation has now…

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Psychology of biased critics

. The writer is an educationist based in Kasur City. He can be reached at m.nadeemnadir777@gmail.com ‘Happy people will always encourage. Successful people will always support. Attractive people will always compliment. Those who have nothing to offer will always bring you down.’   The above social media feed makes it easier to understand the psychology…

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