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Pakistan jewellers launch nationwide shutdown over tax pressure

Jewellers across Pakistan observed a nationwide strike, shutting down businesses in major cities, including Karachi, in protest against what traders described as excessive taxation, harassment, and corruption within the Federal Board of…

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World June 17, 2026 · 2:21 pm

Amnesty International condemns prolonged internet blackout, restrictions in PoJK

Amnesty International has strongly criticised the continued internet shutdown and movement restrictions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), calling for the immediate…

World June 17, 2026 · 2:13 pm

UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreak

Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to bolster the World Health Organisation's efforts…

World June 17, 2026 · 2:02 pm

PM Modi interacts with world leaders during G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with leaders from Italy, European Union and Kenya during the second day of the G7…

World June 17, 2026 · 1:25 pm

HRCP raises alarm over PoGB poll process, questions Election Commission

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concerns over the handling of the recent Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) elections, criticising…

World June 17, 2026 · 1:10 pm

India delivers 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under humanitarian assistance

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 11 reiterated India's commitment to strengthening Afghanistan's healthcare system, announcing the gifting of medical…

World June 17, 2026 · 12:38 pm

Pakistan faces international criticism over deadly crackdown in PoJK

In a post shared on X, IHRF condemned what it described as the excessive use of force against demonstrators associated with the…