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Lahore High Court orders protection for honeybees and wild pollinators

The ruling prohibits tree cutting and pesticide misuse in South Punjab to safeguard biodiversity and the right to a healthy environment.

Lahore authorities mandate rooftop safety measures for 2027 Basant festival

Authorities will seal buildings that fail safety checks and violators face up to five years in prison and a 2 million rupee fine.

Brent crude rises to highest level since May amid Iran tensions

The price jump follows reports of potential US military strikes on Iran and intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities.

Lahore police arrest man for assaulting girl on Mozang Link Road

The arrest follows a public harassment incident where a woman suffered facial injuries and property damage during a roadside altercation.

Pakistan's listed oil refineries report over 1,000 percent profit growth

The surge in earnings follows a period of high refining margins and increased capacity utilisation across the domestic energy sector.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces auction of Islamabad plots for high-rise projects

Projects must be completed within two years and buildings must reach a minimum height of 600 feet under a one-window approval process.

Canada and Turkiye upgrade relations to strategic partnership in Ankara

The deal includes cooperation on energy and defence, with a goal to raise trade volume from $3 billion to $10 billion.

Moderna and Merck cancer vaccine cuts melanoma death risk by 42 percent

The companies are preparing to file for US approval and expect the vaccine to launch in 2027.

Election Commission appoints officials for Islamabad local government polls

The appointments establish the administrative framework for the local government elections scheduled to take place on 20 December.

Pakistan corporate transparency scores drop as new assessment covers 104 companies

The current average score of 66.73% is a decline from the 72.3% average recorded for 69 companies in the previous report.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets military leaders to discuss Pakistan's climate resilience

The leaders discussed using long-range forecasting to provide 12-month outlooks and mobilizing domestic and international resources for resilience.

Israeli security forces kill two gunmen in West Bank shooting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled campaign events as the military prepared for a potential full closure of the West Bank.

Elon Musk becomes largest individual contributor to US federal election cycle

Donald Trump demands Ilhan Omar resign over alleged use of fake name

The former president's demands follow a federal investigation into the congresswoman's immigration and citizenship records.

US and South Korea see little chance of Trump-Kim summit this year

Pyongyang has indicated it would demand tough conditions, such as sanctions relief, before agreeing to a bilateral summit with the US president.

Pakistan to apply for new EU GSP+ trade scheme in 2027

The move aims to secure continued trade preferences as the current framework expires, with a grace period extending benefits until 2028.

Sindh government orders probe into Hyderabad Board Intermediate Part-II results

The inquiry targets potential fraud in result preparation and tabulation for top-performing students in the Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering streams.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts 11 drones and ballistic missile in Saudi Arabia

The aerial strikes caused multiple fatalities in the Eastern Province and forced the temporary closure of coastal areas in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan Stock Exchange refunds SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited IPO investors

The move follows a regulatory suspension after discrepancies between reported sales and tax returns were discovered in the company's prospectus.

Maldives President concludes three-day state visit to Pakistan

The visit marks the first formal trip by a Maldivian head of state in 11 years, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $200 million.

Pakistan considers creating new federal tax collection agency to boost revenue

The move follows fears of a Rs650 billion revenue shortfall and a history of missing annual targets by over Rs1.1 trillion.

Interloop Limited approves Rs6.5 billion budget for apparel and hosiery expansion

The investment aims to modernise facilities and boost production capacity to meet growing global customer demand.

Israel Knesset elections scheduled for next week as Netanyahu coalition faces majority loss

Palestinian citizens of Israel are forecast to secure between 12 and 15 seats as the country heads to the polls.

IMF warns Pakistan's external position may weaken as imports rise