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US Charges Lawrence Bishnoi and Associate Over 2023 Killing of Sikh Activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Federal Indictment Alleges Indian Gang Leader Directed Murder Plot from Prison; No Indian Government Role Alleged Los Angeles: United States federal prosecutors have charged imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his alleged associate Satinderjeet Singh in connection with the 2023 killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a case that strained diplomatic relations…

ICC Seeks Explanation from ECB Over Ben Stokes Retirement Video During New Zealand Test

Cricket’s Governing Body Questions ECB’s Release of Dressing Room Footage Before Match Conclusion London: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly asked the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to explain why footage of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement from international cricket was released before the conclusion of England’s Test match against **New Zealand national…

Nepra Increases Fuel Cost Adjustment by 34 Paisa Per Unit for July Electricity Bills

Power Consumers to Bear Rs4.2 Billion Additional Cost as Fuel Charges Rise for May 2026 Islamabad: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face a higher fuel cost adjustment (FCA) in their July 2026 bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved an increase of 33.64 paisa per unit for electricity consumed during May. According…

Sindh Sets June 2027 Deadline for Completion of Five Major Federal Highway Projects

Rs140.91 Billion Road Infrastructure Plan Aims to Improve Connectivity, Trade, and Economic Growth Across Sindh Karachi: The Sindh government and the National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives have agreed to complete five major federal highway projects across Sindh by June 2027. The projects, valued at Rs140.91 billion, are expected to improve…

Kashmiris rally to commemorate 10th death anniversary of Burhan Wani

Leaders and Residents Gather in AJK, Call for International Attention to IIOJK Muzaffarabad: Hundreds of people gathered in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Burhan Muzaffar Wani. The rally attracted political leaders, government representatives, members of civil society, refugees from Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and a…

US Consulates in Karachi and Lahore to Resume Consular Services from July 20

US Embassy Announces Return of Visa Processing and Citizen Services Following Security Suspension Islamabad: The United States has announced that its consulates in Karachi and Lahore will resume regular consular operations from July 20, restoring key services that were suspended earlier this year because of security concerns. According to Beyond Time News, the reopening will…

Pakistan Urges US and Iran to Uphold Islamabad MoU as Renewed Military Tensions Escalate

Foreign Office Calls for Dialogue and Restraint as US-Iran Conflict Threatens Regional Stability Islamabad: Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and preserve the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) after renewed military exchanges between the two countries heightened tensions across the Gulf. According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan’s Foreign Office…

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Air Defences Activated in Bandar Abbas and Chabahar

Renewed US-Iran Military Escalation Raises Fears for Gulf Security and Diplomatic Efforts Tehran: Fresh military tensions have emerged in the Gulf after Iran activated its air defence systems following explosions reported near the southern cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Sirik, and Konarak. The developments came shortly after the United States confirmed it had launched additional…

Egypt Files FIFA Complaint Over Refereeing Decisions After World Cup Exit to Argentina

Egyptian Football Federation Seeks Investigation and Removal of Match Officials Following Controversial Defeat The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA following Egypt’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, alleging serious officiating errors that it believes influenced the outcome of the match. According to…

FCC Rules Industrial Land Cannot Be Converted into Housing Schemes

FCC Upholds Peshawar High Court Decision, Reinforcing Public Purpose Land Use Across Pakistan Islamabad: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that land acquired by the government for a specific public purpose, such as industrial development, cannot later be converted into residential housing schemes as a matter of right. The judgment is expected to influence…