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AFP/APP Tokyo: US President Donald Trump has sent letters to 14 countries—primarily in Asia—warning that higher import tariffs will take effect on August 1 unless trade deals are reached with the United States. This marks the second…

News Desk Lahore: In a move aimed at enhancing public safety and regulating exotic pet ownership, the Punjab Wildlife Department has launched a digital application to register privately owned wild animals. So far, 584 lions and tigers…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Rowland Allanson-Winn, 5th Baron Headley (1855–1935) Bradford: Lord Headley (1855-1935), born on 19 January 1855 into an aristocratic family, was an Anglo-Irish peer and civil engineer who became one of the most…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the sweltering summer heat of Pakistan, where temperatures soar past 50°C, children are dying—not from disease, not from war, but simply from seeking relief. The tragedy is stark. Young boys sneak out…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: A proposal to provide free milk to students in Islamabad’s public schools has sparked intense debate in the Senate, as officials raise concerns over its financial feasibility and logistical hurdles. The idea,…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has approved significant amendments to the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) Act, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: As much of the world reels from setbacks in women’s rights—from violent conflict zones to shrinking civic spaces Pakistan, long portrayed as struggling on gender metrics, is quietly rewriting its narrative.…

APP Rawalpindi: The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has intimated all unlicensed healthcare facilities including clinics and hospitals, in Punjab to follow the Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) by July 31, 2025. The PHC has…

APP Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched a two-week “Turkish Summer Camp” to promote children's education, creativity and physical development in a culturally enriching environment. The initiative was formally…

App Islamabad: National Emergencies Operation Center of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a two day alert as strong monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, coupled with a westerly wave, are likely to…