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R&A 'pretty close' to staging Open at PortmarnockPublished on: July 16, 2026 11:06 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to staging an Open Championship outside of the United Kingdom for the first time, at Portmarnock Golf Club in Du... Read More


Deschamps admits France outplayed by Spain in World Cup semi-finalPublished on: July 16, 2026 11:03 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- France head coach Didier Deschamps admitted his team was comprehensively outplayed after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, ending Les Bleus' hopes of reachin... Read More


Iran threatens to close vital seaways over renewed blockadePublished on: July 16, 2026 10:54 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close "all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies", Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strai... Read More


Bilawal proposes truth, reconciliation commission to resolve AJK crisisPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:53 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) since last month was "very concerning", and the longer it persisted, th... Read More


AJK govt accuses banned JAAC of undermining peace ahead of pollsPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:52 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Wednesday accused the banned Awami Action Committee of attempting to undermine peace, public order and state authority through activ... Read More


Police official among four injured in terror attack on Bannu police stationPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:50 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- At least four people, including a police official, were injured on Wednesday after terrorists attacked a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district, triggering a heavy ... Read More


Fuel supply to petrol pumps curtailed amid rising oil pricesPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:49 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced fuel supplies to petrol pumps in Pakistan, citing rising international crude oil prices and operational challenges, raising concerns ov... Read More


Fazl in hot water over remarks about martyrsPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:48 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- A sessions court on Wednesday issued a notice to the National Cyber Crime Investigation (NCCIA) on a petition seeking the registration of a case against Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl ... Read More


PM directs preparedness, resilience to tackle growing climate threatsPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:41 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related events underscored the urgent need for greater preparedness, res... Read More


Punjab CM launches pink salt financing scheme to boost exports and jobsPublished on: July 16, 2026 10:40 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday launched the Chief Minister Pink Salt Value Addition Financing Scheme, aimed at promoting industry, employment and exports through ... Read More