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School Assembly News Headlines Today: Top International, Sports And National News For July 16
School Assembly News Headlines Today, July 16: Every headline makes a larger global impact, regardless of whether it belongs to politics, international affairs, sports, entertainment, or business. July 16 brings some strong and impactful...

Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party to challenge dynastic politics
A new chapter in Pakistan’s politics began in Karachi as journalist and former wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, Reham Khan, announced the launch of her own political party—the Pakistan Republic Party. Speaking at the Karachi Press Club, Reham Khan...

The delicate art of natural-resource diplomacy
Resource competition has long underpinned international relations. But it seems to be taking centre stage again, much like the nineteenth-century Scramble for Africa or Western grabs for Middle Eastern oil in the last century. As demand rises for...
Pakistan’s Farhan storms into Specter Center Satellite Series semis in US
PHILADELPHIA, USA: Pakistan’s rising squash star Muhammad Farhan, representing Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), continued his impressive international journey by advancing to the semi-finals of the Specter Center Satellite Series 1 in...

CDA nets record Rs. 17.14 billion on day one of commercial plot auction in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) achieved a major milestone on the first day of its three-day open auction, collecting a record Rs. 17.14 billion through the sale of commercial plots at the Jinnah Convention Centre. CDA Chairman and Chief...

Karachi top cop explains mystery surrounding death of Humaira Asghar
KARACHI - The death of actress and model Humaira Asghar, which went unnoticed for several months, has raised serious questions as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case. The 32-year-old actress was found dead on July...

Pakistan’s Farhan shines in the US, reaches Specter Center Satellite Series semis
Pakistan’s rising squash star Muhammad Farhan, representing Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), continued his impressive international journey by advancing to the semi-finals of the Specter Center Satellite Series 1 in Philadelphia, USA....

Pakistan’s Saad Habib qualifies for 77th US Junior Amateur Golf Championship
LAHORE - Pakistan’s 19-year-old sensation Saad Habib has qualified for the 77th US Junior Amateur Championship, set to take place from July 21 to 26 at Trinity Golf Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, USA. Saad, who is the reigning...

Pakistan Must Resist Modi’s War Hysteria Through Rational, Peace-Centred Diplomacy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks that Pakistanis are afraid of him. He has said this in so many words many times in his public appearances. Serious political analysis always makes clear that individuals don’t matter in political...

Singer Tahir Abbas: A rising star in music industry
LAHORE - In a world where most artists strive to be seen, Tahir Abbas made others visible first. Tahir emerged from a humble and unstructured environment, shaped by a fiercely empathetic mother. Tahir stood out early as a poetic speaker, natural...
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Pakistan unveils new national paramilitary force, sparking fears of political crackdown
Pakistan said on Monday it was creating a national paramilitary force, prompting concern among opposition parties and human rights groups that it could be used as a tool of political repression. The move turns an existing paramilitary force...
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Pakistan gets a taste of Ramayana, Karachi stage show ‘resonates with millions’
A Pakistani theatre group is getting applauds for staging an adaptation of the Ramayana, the iconic tale of good versus evil from Hindu mythology, in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and movie capital. The group, called Mauj, performed the Ramayana...

Blank screens, no clarity as BCB leaves fans waiting for Bangladesh-Pakistan T20I series tickets
As anticipation built among fans hoping to secure tickets for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, many were met with frustration and confusion as the designated ticketing website failed to load. Visitors to the...

Netflix’s ‘best show of all time’ changed TV forever 9 years ago
A Netflix show that has been described as an ‘instant classic’ aired nine years ago today (Picture: Netflix) TV fans are praising one of the ‘best shows Netflix has ever made’ on its nine-year anniversary. Despite being released nearly a decade...
Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of more protests by Imran Khan’s party
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan said on July 14 it was creating a national paramilitary force, prompting concern among opposition parties and human rights groups that it could be used as a tool of political repression. The move turns an existing paramilitary...

Sports News | Warm-up Match Schedule for 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup Unveiled
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The warm-up fixtures for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be hosted by India this year have been revealed, with the matches to start from September 25 onwards with two high-octane South Africa-New Zealand and...

UK eVisas Launched for Pakistani Students and Workers
The UK government is bringing a big change for people who study or work in the UK. They are replacing physical visa documents with a digital one called an eVisa. More interestingly, Pakistani students and workers can also benefit from the UK...
Pakistan Pulls Out of Hockey Tournaments in India Over Security Concerns
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Pakistan has decided not to send its hockey teams to India for upcoming international tournaments, citing security concerns following recent tensions between the two countries, government sources told AFP...

Pakistan railways unveils digital business train with 28 modern coaches
Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a new, high-tech business train aimed at improving passenger comfort and digital services. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the upgraded service on July 19 at Lahore Railway Station. This new...

'We need a new army': Pakistan Minister says the country is creating new armed force to fight against...
Pakistan announced on Monday the creation of a national paramilitary force, raising concerns among opposition parties and human rights groups about its potential use for political repression, reported Reuters. Speaking at a press conference in...