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AFP/APP Pallekele, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Bangladesh by 99 runs in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series 2-1. Chasing a challenging target of…

Iftikhar Ahmed Peshawar: Often called the Manchester of Pakistan, Faisalabad has seen a rapid rise in population over the years. With the fast growth in the number of residents, the roads are packed with heavy traffic, causing serious…

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,…

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…

AFP/APP Washington: Former US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the first round of tariff notification letters will be sent to various countries starting Monday, just days before a self-imposed deadline for trade negotiations…

News Desk Rio De Janeiro:  The 17th BRICS Summit concluded in Brazil with member nations issuing a strong joint declaration condemning recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling them violations of international law and a threat to…

AFP/APP Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: BRICS leaders will convene in Rio de Janeiro starting Sunday, but the summit will be notably marked by the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual gathering for the first time…

APP Rawalpindi: After months of rising dengue cases, Rawalpindi has witnessed a significant decline, with the number of reported cases dropping to single digits for the first time in two months. Despite the ongoing threat posed by the…

APP Karachi: Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Tuesday. CURRENCY              SELLING          BUYING USD                                       281.23…