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DNA Testing Advances in Hina Javed Murder Case

LAHORE: DNA tests of key suspects in the Hina Javed murder case have been completed at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency. Samples from her husband, father-in-law and domestic worker Zeeshan were collected in the presence of her brother, Fahad Javed. During the investigation, Zeeshan allegedly confessed and claimed Hina’s husband offered Rs100,000 for the killing. Both husband Faisal Asghar and his father denied the allegations. Police later returned to Rawalpindi. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250

US President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at what he called a fresh threat against the country's identity, taking aim at domestic "radicals and extremists" on the eve of America's 250th birthday. In a speech dripping with patriotism, Trump lauded American exceptionalism and praised its past leaders, speaking at Mount Rushmore with its giant carved heads of four of his legendary predecessors. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Progress on Hormuz but hundreds of ships still stranded

Sanctions have been a key point of concern for the Iranians when it comes to a pathway for diplomacy. We have to keep in mind there’s been years of domestic mismanagement and international sanctions that have badly drained Iran’s economy. Having the sanctions removed on Iran is being interpreted as a victory here. Iranians now are saying success has been met in that regard. Sanctions related to the export of oil have been removed. That comes after a waiver announcement by the US office of foreign asset control that’s valid… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan's economy size reaches ‘highest-ever' level but misses growth target

Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) hit its highest-ever size, but the South Asian nation missed its growth target due to external shocks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday. “The GDP […] hit $452.1 billion, which is the highest ever in the country’s history,” the finance czar told a press conference in Islamabad as he unveiled the Economic Survey 2025-26, ahead of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Democrats slam Trump’s Iran war for driving up fertiliser and energy costs

Democrats have continued to criticise the domestic impact of President Trump’s war on Iran. Senator Tammy Baldwin said in a post on X: “President Trump’s war of choice in Iran has sent the cost of fertilizer and gas through the roof for our farmers.” A large share of the world’s fertiliser supply is exported by Gulf states and moves through the Strait of Hormuz. Mark Warner, chair of the Senate intelligence committee, said: “From gas prices to home costs, Trump’s war of choice is making it harder and harder to… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

PTI chief urges govt for ‘domestic ceasefire' amid efforts to end US-Iran conflict

Lauding the government's mediation efforts to broker temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday urged the incumbent rulers to reach the similar agreement with the opposition, calling it a "domestic ceasefire". “Pakistan is playing an excellent role for peace in the world,” says Barrister Gohar. Speaking to journalists at Dahgal Naka on Adiala Road, the PTI chief asked: “What kind of peace-loving is it to broker peace for others while fighting among ourselves?” Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

India caps monthly jet fuel price hikes for domestic flights at 25 percent

India says it will ⁠cap ⁠monthly increases in aviation turbine fuel prices ⁠for domestic flights at 25 percent. Separately, the government ⁠said that private operators were facing constraints in ⁠the supply of auto ⁠liquified petroleum gas (LPG) due ⁠to procurement challenges, and it was encouraging dual feed ‌autos to switch to petrol where possible. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem stresses Lebanese agenda amid domestic criticism

As Israel unleashes widespread destruction across Lebanon, many of Hezbollah’s critics have accused the group of dragging the country into another unnecessary war to the benefit of Iran. Qassem had that audience in mind when he spoke today. He stressed that while responding to the killing of Iran’s Ali Khamenei was one of the reasons for Hezbollah’s attack against Israel, the main concern has been protecting Lebanon against near-daily Israeli abuses. The Hezbollah chief cited his previous warnings that the group’s patience against Israeli attacks that had gone without response… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Business

Govt increases petrol, diesel prices by Rs55 per litre amid Middle East tensions

The federal government has raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre as surging global oil prices, fuelled by the US‑Israel war with Iran, put pressure on domestic energy costs. The announcement was made by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik in a press conference alongside DPM Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The new price of petrol will be Rs321.17 per litre from Rs266.17; whereas, the diesel rate will be Rs335.86 per litre from Rs280.86 after the review. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Israel warns citizens over Iran online recruitment attempts 

Israel’s police and domestic intelligence agency on Thursday issued a warning over attempts by Iranian services to infiltrate and recruit Israelis online. "The Shin Bet and the Israel Police reiterate their warning to the public against maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence elements online and carrying out security-related tasks at their direction," the two organisations said in a joint statement. Read More…

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