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Ukraine appoints first wartime woman PM

Pakistan, July 17 -- Ukraine's government has undergone its biggest change since Russia invaded in 2022. On Thursday, parliament appointed Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister. She is the first ... Read More


Army launches massive flood rescue operation

Pakistan, July 17 -- The Pakistan Army is carrying out a large-scale aerial rescue operation across flood-hit areas of the country. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused widespread destruction, esp... Read More


Punjab assembly reaches deal on suspensions

Pakistan, July 17 -- In the Punjab Assembly, the government and opposition have reached an agreement over the suspension and disqualification references of 26 members. The joint committee from both si... Read More


Pakistan, EU vow deeper security cooperation

Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, trade, and migration during their 10th Political Dialogue held in Brusse... Read More


Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan sign historic railway agreement

Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a key railway agreement aimed at enhancing regional trade and connectivity. The three countries agreed in Kabul to conduct a feas... Read More


UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

Pakistan, July 17 -- The UK government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for general elections. This major step is part of Labour's broader plan to reshape the country's democratic syst... Read More


UK clears Pakistani airlines for takeoff

Pakistan, July 17 -- In a major development for the country's aviation sector, the UK's Air Safety Committee, following air safety improvements, has lifted its restrictions on Pakistani carriers. Ind... Read More


Passenger bus attack leaves 3 dead; army major martyred in IBO

Pakistan, July 17 -- A deadly attack targeted a passenger coach travelling from Karachi to Quetta near Niemurgh Cross in Kalat district, Balochistan, leaving at least three passengers dead and seven o... Read More


Govt approves 15pc hike in EOBI pensions

Pakistan, July 17 -- The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommend... Read More


Iran's envoy widely respected, says FO after FBI puts him on most-wanted list

Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan has defended the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, following his inclusion in the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's "most wanted" list over his alle... Read More