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LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its crackdown on air pollution and smog, sealing 11 industrial units and four brick kilns for violating environmental regulations.
Published November 8, 2026
WASHINGTON: The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Canada-based financial services companies over alleged financial dealings with Iran and accusing them of helping Tehran in violations of the sanctions.
Published November 8, 2026
KARACHI: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker joined Balochistan Parliamentary Secretary Nawabzada Mir Muhammad Zarain Khan Magsi and Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society (SEAS) leadership today to mark the successful completion of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project for the Mehrgarh Museum of Balochistan.
Published November 7, 2026
In a major setback for President Trump in the US mid-term elections, Democrats have got a sweeping victory gaining a thumping majority in both the Congress and the Senate.
Published November 7, 2026
GILGIT: Canada has launched two major initiatives worth a combined CAD $35 million to strengthen climate resilience, restore livelihoods and improve healthcare services in vulnerable communities, especially in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
Published November 7, 2026
BANNU: Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said.
Published November 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has confirmed that a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier heading to Pakistan was attacked in the Persian Gulf, while all 25 crew members, including Pakistani nationals, remained safe.
Published November 7, 2026
WASHINGTON: The United States has reportedly approached China, seeking its assistance in bringing an end to the ongoing war with Iran, according to a report published by The Washington Post.
Published November 7, 2026