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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said that Prime Minister…

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged Gilgit-Baltistan voters to give his party a “heavy” mandate by securing a majority in order to safeguard the region’s rights. Bilawal was addressing a rally in Ghizer, amid a series of…

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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered police to provide protection to a newlywed couple from Jacobabad whose relatives allegedly torched multiple houses in the groom’s village last month in retaliation for their marriage of…

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday dismissed a review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer and maintained its earlier verdict upholding his death sentence in the Noor Mukadam murder case. Noor, aged 27, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad…

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Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Thursday assured the Christian community of the government’s commitment towards the protection of the rights of religious minorities, state broadcaster PTV reported. The information minister, along…

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He said a law will be introduced in the next assembly session, saying it will be the country's toughest law against arbitrary fee hikes by private schools.

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THE government has postponed the announcement of the FY27 budget without offering any explanation for the decision. In the absence of an official announcement, speculation has been rife in the media about the reasons behind the delay. The…

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IN November 1970, the Bhola cyclone killed up to half a million people in East Pakistan. Yahya Khan’s government introduced a 10 per cent surcharge to fund emergency relief. Bangladesh became independent 13 months later. The affected…

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QUETTA: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai has petitioned the Balochistan High Court against the registration of a case against him in Cha­man over his recent contr­oversial speech, and term­­ed the…

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• KP finance czar says federal govt facing Rs1.7tr ‘fiscal hole’ • Muzammil Aslam claims Centre in a tight spot due to coalition partners’ needs, IMF ‘over-commitments’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government is having problems formulating the…

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• Proposals seek integration of crime data at national level, interprovincial intelligence sharing, CTD for GB • Interior ministry seeks input from all provincial police chiefs ahead of key meeting • FIA DG underscores need for uniform…

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ISLAMABAD: With the federal budget for the financial year 2026-27 expected to be tabled on June 10 , two major ruling partners, the PML-N and the PPP, continued their consultations on the proposed fiscal measures, with another round of the…

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across most parts of the country during the months of June to August. The PMD said in its outlook that the Indian Ocean…

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ISLAMABAD: The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Wednesday said it made a significant oil and gas discovery from its exploratory well Bobi Deep-1, located in Sindh’s Sanghar district. The company is the…

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday vowed to address resettlement concerns of those affected by the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam on an “immediate basis” if his party emerges victorious in the June 7 polls. Bilawal…

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Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Raja Shahbaz Khan announced on Wednesday that the region’s long-delayed local government (LG) elections have been scheduled to be held on August 2. General elections for the region’s…

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The bus lurched to a halt on the long, dry highway that takes you from Gwadar to Turbat. A clutch of men jumped out and sprinted towards the makeshift bathroom by the road. Some of them scattered into the bushes. Back in the bus, anchored…

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LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by the two men convicted in the 2020 Sialkot-Lahore Motorway gang rape case against their sentences. An anti-terrorism court had handed down death…

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ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan ahead of the provincial budget for the…

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KARACHI: A Karachi court on Wednesday directed authorities to produce alleged drug baroness Anmol alias Pinky in court when required, adding that she did not need to appear in person at the current stage in proceedings. The order was…

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RAWALPINDI: In addition to 6,000 Punjab police personnel, 150 police personnel from the security division of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police have been assigned for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) election duty, with a total of 2,000…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved revised closing timings for businesses with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division and shared by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar…

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The presentation of the federal budget for the next fiscal year (FY2026-27) has been pushed to June 10, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. His remarks come after several media outlets reported on Tuesday…

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LAHORE: An 18-year-old alleged gang rape victim girl died during a critical procedure carried out at a government hospital following multiple abortion-related complications. The girl (a domestic helper) was allegedly subjected to gang rape…

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Protesting employees participate in a meeting at the University of Karachi.—Dawn KARACHI: Despite intervention by the provincial authorities, strong opposition from teachers to signing any agreement that does not include a firm commitment…

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ISLAMABAD: Locals narrate harrowing details of putting out devastating forest fire believed to be human induced, in the ecologically sensitive Kotli Sattian region of Punjab. Caught in the middle of burning towering Pine trees, smoke, and…

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AS the government prepares the budget for FY27, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with the country’s leading businessmen on Monday offered a glimpse of the wide gap that exists between the two sides’ perception of Pakistan’s economic…

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MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has said his government is making every effort to prevent the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) from taking to the streets again, stressing that the dispute…

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• Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme • Economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes • Exports, energy costs, policy inconsistency remain major hurdles WITH the government preparing to…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), a state-owned think tank, has asked the government to increase the minimum wage by at least 12.5 per cent to Rs45,000 and ensure its rule-based enforcement, rather than a…

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has upheld a sentence awarded to a child rapist and a murderer, ruling that individuals who voluntarily become intoxicated cannot claim exemption from criminal liability. “Intoxication caused by one’s own…

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The federal government on Tuesday decided to extend the operating hours of shops, markets, restaurants and other commercial outlets as part of its ongoing austerity measures, citing longer daylight hours and rising summer temperatures. The…

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BANNU: At least 20 people, including women and children, were injured after powerful winds and a severe storm swept across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Tuesday, causing the roofs and walls of houses, shops and other structures to…

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UNITED NATIONS: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its 81st session (2026–2027) on Tuesday, defeating Cyprus’s candidate Andreas S. Kakouris in a tightly…

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ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of incarcerated former premier Imran Khan, on Tuesday said that the only acceptable “deal” would be the restoration of an independent judiciary and the holding of free and fair elections in the country, as…

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ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has returned over Rs6 billion to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in a multi-billion-rupee fraud case in Upper Kohistan. An inquiry authorised by NAB in April 2024 revealed large-scale…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday dramatically scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa to 116, down from more than 900 previously, with 330 cases now confirmed. As of May 31, the WHO said 116…

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The federal cabinet has approved the nationwide implementation of a Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical products across Pakistan, Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal announced on Tuesday. According to an official handout , the system…

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Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals for the murder of four Pakistani farm workers found dead in a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, Corriere della Sera daily reported on Tuesday. The burnt-out vehicle was found at a…

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Former prime minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan for a brief visit as the party gears up for the upcoming June 7 elections. General elections in the region are scheduled for June 7 , after a…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Italy Ali Javed and Italian Foreign Affairs Secretary General Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia…

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SHANGLA: Six children from the same family were killed and another was injured when the roof of a mud house collapsed in Shangla district’s Alpuri tehsil, Rescue 1122 said on Tuesday. Rescue 1122 Shangla Spokesperson Rasool Khan Sharif…

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• Committee finds woman in labour was denied ultrasound examination and advised to walk around • Disciplinary action recommended against RMO held responsible for negligence KARACHI: An inquiry committee formed to investigate reports that a…

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Later in the evening, a KE spokesperson told Dawn that power supply to the Hub Pumping Station had been ensured through alternative sources. KARACHI: The city’s already fragile water supply took another hit on Monday when supply from Hub…

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ISLAMABAD: A Senate subcommittee on Monday voiced alarm over widespread internet degradation and fuel theft from telecom sites, after being told that more than 9,200 incidents of theft and vandalism had hit about 16 per cent of the…

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• Country records 128 attacks in May, compared to 101 in April • Civilian deaths up by 92pc; casualties of security personnel increase by 143pc • Six suicide attacks witnessed, compared with one each in March and April • Balochistan…

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QUETTA: Police have registered a case against Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and PkMAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai, on charges of allegedly spreading hatred against state institutions and criticising the present government…

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that a father cannot escape his continuing legal, moral and religious obligation to maintain his minor child through a private settlement, holding that a minor’s right to maintenance cannot be…

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• Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall ‘new circular debt crisis’ • Record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled • APCC resolves to divert resources to ongoing projects ISLAMABAD: Under tight…

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PAKISTAN’S farmers are awaiting the next budget with growing fears and fading hopes. Their concerns this year are fundamental, as the government — amid pressure for reform — continues experimenting with subsidies, procurement prices,…

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EU’s Kallas praises Pakistan’s role in preventing ‘full blown war’ EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has praised Pakistan for preventing “a return to full-blown war on several occasions”. Speaking alongside Pakistan’s foreign minister…

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LAHORE: Former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif will visit Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday to meet party ticket holders ahead of the June 7 elections. The GB Election Commission had announced that general elections in the region…

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday directed the Ministry of Interior and the Islamabad chief commissioner to provide pending documents for the delimitation of the capital’s local government within three days,…

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GILGIT: Seven people went missing after a tourist jeep on its way to Fairy Meadows in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan fell into a ravine and was swept away in Tattu Nullah on Monday. According to the spokesperson for the GB police,…

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As a part of Punjab’s first Montessori education initiative in government Anganwadis and pre-primary schools launched in collaboration with Chandigarh-based Vivek High Montessori Institute (VHMI), the project is reshaping the early…

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The upper parts of the country are expected to experience dust storms and thunderstorms from June 2, which are likely to persist until June 5, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. “A westerly wave is likely to…

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PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that any possible constitutional amendment should provide protection to the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). “If any constitutional amendment has to be made anywhere, it is very…

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Israel’s attorney general warned on Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and the executive’s disregard for court rulings.…

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Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said on Monday, as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online. The Southeast…

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of sentence suspension petitions filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial social media posts case as the…

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KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced that an e-challan system for lane violations on Sharea Faisal will take effect from June 1 (today) under the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS). In a statement, Deputy…

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The Euro­­pean Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, was welcomed on Monday by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar ahead of a strategic dialogue being held in Islamabad. State-run PTV showed visuals of Kallas being welcomed…

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• Seeks detailed report from building authority on ‘violations’, reasons for ‘no action’ • Hall owners demand crackdown on mushrooming of ‘unsafe ballrooms’ KARACHI: Growing “complaints” about allegedly illegal issuance of no-objection…

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• Fee structure is on par with private universities but facilities are nowhere near the same standard, laments a student • Kuts admits students are suffering, holds ‘bad administration’ responsible for their woes • Students wonder why CM,…

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TAXILA: A delegation led by Mamta Murthi, Vice President of the World Bank, visited Taxila Museum and prominent Unesco World Heritage sites on Sunday, reaffirming international interest in Pakistan’s rich archaeological, cultural and…

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IT is ironic that a stable economy has done little to improve people’s lives. As the current PML-N government prepares its third federal budget, the macroeconomic indicators are much better than the emergency figures of 2022-23. The IMF…

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In Pakistan, owning a house is more than just shelter; it is a symbol of financial stability and social status. However, this goal is slipping out of reach for many as soaring property prices and real wage decline have made homeownership…

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KARACHI: Saima works as a maid in a posh locality in Karachi. She lives in Hijrat Colony. “I used to buy a 1kg gas cylinder for Rs280, now it costs Rs450,” she laments. All her essential expenses have surged. The gallon of salty water she…

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ISLAMABAD: The capital’s administration has re-imposed restrictions on market timings, once again mandating their closure by 8pm throughout the week. According to a late-night notification, issued by the Islamabad Capital Territory’s…

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DUTCH police have found themselves in the middle of an online furore after footage of personnel assaulting a pregnant woman went viral on social media. The incident, which took place on May 19 in the town of Zeist, came to light over the…

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The government must stop shifting the cost of weak revenue mobilisation onto households and the corporate sector and instead offer targeted tax relief to offset the burden imposed in recent years, including a reduction in the petroleum…

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RAWALPINDI/ ISLAMABAD: Six thousand Punjab police personnel are being deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the June 7 election, it emerged on Sunday as the PTI reiterated its allegations of pre-poll rigging. Punjab authorities had…

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Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday urged the federal government to take notice of Indus River Systems Authority’s (Irsa) “unjust reduction of Sindh’s share” and ensure that Sindh received its rightful share of water. A 22 per…

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The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said on Sunday that the city was facing a shortfall of 54 million gallons per day (MGD) after electricity supply to North East Karachi Pumping Station was disrupted due to a fault in…

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Artificial intelligence is getting expensive — and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers…

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KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Sunday said construction work around Karachi’s Hill Park had been halted, while the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) demanded that the PPP-led Sindh government investigate the matter.…

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The district authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Naran have issued a travel advisory for Babusar Top, urging tourists, travellers, and transport operators to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel due to persistent snowfall and…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 39,786 passengers in 2025 under a “lawful, intelligence-driven and risk-based system” to curb irregular migration and human smuggling, a top official said on Sunday. Speaking to a…

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Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory . Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for…

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QUETTA: Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Chairman Nasrullah Baloch has expressed deep concern over the alleged enforced disappearance of 38-year-old Abdul Rauf, a local farmer, and demanded his immediate and safe recovery, according…

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THE insurgency in Balochistan has posed a different set of problems for the state, which is still struggling to fully understand its dynamics. Perhaps the biggest challenge is defining the unrest in the province and identifying the factors…

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HEAT is becoming a defining feature of life in many parts of the world. It influences how cities are built, how much electricity they consume, when people can work outdoors and, increasingly, how governments prepare for emergencies. The…

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QUETTA: Pakistan Rai­lways resumed train operations from Balochistan on Saturday, restoring services after a three-day suspension, railway officials said. According to the officials, train operations from the province have been fully…

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Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shootout win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League…

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The European Union’s (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will visit Pakistan on June 1 (Monday) to take part in the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…

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PESHAWAR: At least eight militants, including two Afghan nationals belonging to the banned Tariq Gidar group — an affiliate of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — were killed on the second day of an ongoing operation against…

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At least 10 children among the dead as a packed truck carrying families returning from Pakistan flips on major highway.

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UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak . The World Health Organisation’s director general told reporters in Bunia,…

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday wrote to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan, urging immediate judicial intervention to ensure transparency in the upcoming GB elections amid what…

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KARACHI: A suspected thief died by suicide to avoid arrest during an office-cum-house robbery on Khalid Bin Waleed Road near Tariq Road in PECHS early Saturday morning, officials said. Ferozabad police Station House Officer (SHO) Adeel…

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LAHORE: Heavy rain lashed various parts of Lahore on Saturday, with the highest rainfall recorded in Nishtar Town. According to the data shared by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), Jail Road recorded 20.5 mm of rain, airport area 40…

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President Pezeshkian says Iran ready for ‘dignified framework’ to end war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic is ready to achieve a “dignified framework” to end the ongoing war and reduce regional tensions, state…

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LAHORE: The Faisalabad City police are going to launch a major operation against drug cartels after the arrest of 80 women and 20 male traffickers who were supplying narcotics to university and college students. Police reports have…

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has ruled that a case of ‘kidnapping for ransom’ was triable by the anti-terrorism court because of its inclusion in the Schedule of the anti-terrorism law. A bench consisting of Justice Mudassir Ameer and…

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• Legal fraternity says ‘facilitative measure’ has turned into ‘gatekeeping mechanism’ • Notes technical glitches make access to justice needlessly complicated LAHORE: The enforcement of mandatory biometric verification for litigants…

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KARACHI: Two ships collided off Karachi Port on Thursday due to the alleged negligence of their captains, officials said on Friday. They said that the federal government had ordered a probe into the collision between MV Niwa and MV Papu.…

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• At least 85 officials penalised over misuse of authority during past year, Senate told • FIA says Directorate of Internal Accountability working to strengthen internal oversight within the agency • More than 130 passengers offloaded from…

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The United Nations warned on Friday that an Israeli plan to take control of 70 per cent of Gaza will increase suffering among children already hit by the impacts of severe overcrowding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered…

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated. An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of…

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KARACHI, May 29 (Reuters) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that are expected to include the latest developments in negotiations on ending the Iran…

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The PTI alleged that its president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, MNA Junaid Akbar, and five other party leaders were “arrested” in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday. “PTI KP President Junaid Akbar, along with MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Dr Amjab, Mehboob Ali…

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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday met with World Bank Country Director Bolorma Amgaabazar to review progress on Karachi’s water supply, infrastructure development projects, and the K-IV augmentation scheme. According to a press…

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed June 1 for hearing the sentence suspension applications filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in the social media posts case. As per a one-page…

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President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate of the National Assembly and the Senate on June 5 for the federal budget. According to an official press release issued by the Presidency on Friday, the NA has been summoned at 5pm on June…

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Iran's Pezeshkian thanks Malaysia and Pakistan for support Following conversation with the prime ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked the two countries for their cooperation with Tehran. "I…

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Estados Unidos e Irán aún deben resolver varios puntos conflictivos antes de que se pueda alcanzar un acuerdo sobre la guerra, según declaró este jueves el vicepresidente JD Vance. Al ser preguntado por la BBC sobre si el presidente Donald…

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Israeli and Russian security forces have been added to a United Nations blacklist on sexual violence in conflict, according to a report reviewed on Thursday by AFP . Published annually by the UN, the list includes dozens of state and…

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BAHAWALPUR: The sizzling heat, which has been gripping the Cholistan desert for the previous one month, has caused an acute water shortage for the desert areas residents and their livestock, as around one-third of the water ponds in the…

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SUKKUR: A coalition of human rights advocates, legal experts and civil society leaders have demanded an urgent overhaul of the justice system, warning that statutory protections for women are being actively undermined by poor institutional…

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LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh President Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has lodged a strong protest with the federal government over the Indus River System Authority’s (Irsa) decision to impose a 27 per cent water shortage exclusively on…

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LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 11 ‘social media activists’ in different cities of Punjab for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and inciting unrest among the public. According to the NCCIA…

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday announced that a new maximum temperature record had been set in Sindh’s Dadu, with a sizzling 51.5 Celsius on record. Last week, the PM forecast hot to very hot weather across the…

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KARACHI, May 28 (Reuters) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is…

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Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz underwent ‘major surgery’ at the Sharif Medical City Hospital in Lahore. In a post on the social media platform X, Aurangzeb said: “Chief Minister…

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ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar, who was transferred from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) last month, has decided to continue residing in the federal capital during his tenure at the provincial high court.…

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ISLAMABAD: The incomplete development work in E-12 sector has caught the attention of the current management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) as its engineering wing has been tasked with taking steps to complete this sector on…

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CHITRAL: The International Day of the Markhor passed unnoticed in Chitral as the local wildlife department failed to hold any ceremony or awareness event to mark the occasion for the second consecutive year. The silence is particularly…

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KARACHI: Reminding people to remember and implement the spirit of Eidul Azha, health experts on Tuesday urged the public to exercise caution regarding their dietary habits and meat consumption to avoid medical emergencies during the…

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THE IMF’s Executive Board has approved the third review of Pakistan’s 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF), adding 11 new conditions and raising total structural conditionality to 75. In addition, there are 30 standing commitments,…

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A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh — nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft — has been ​spared from Eidul Azha sacrifice after a ‌last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official said on Wednesday. The nearly…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eid greetings to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed…

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Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday spent Eidul Azha with frontline troops deployed in Balochistan’s Zhob and said “inhumane and brutal” acts cannot weaken the resolve of the armed…

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Erdogan marks Eid by calling Netanyahu a 'tyrant' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Netanyahu a "tyrant" on Wednesday in comments to reporters following prayers marking the celebration of Eid al-Adha. "I also believe that the…

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Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, in a strike the day before, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack this month. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed the…

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The top military leadership on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha greetings to the nation and paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs and security personnel serving the country. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public…

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• Zardari insists true success lay in piety, service to humanity, compassion, and sincerity • Shehbaz says the spirit of sacrifice ensures lasting national cohesion and progress; exchanges Eid greetings with President Erdogan ISLAMABAD:…

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• Verdict authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar notes solid grounds needed if wedlock policy is to be ignored • Bench sets aside Punjab service tribunal order; authorities directed to reconsider petitioner’s request for transfer within…

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The Punjab Home Department on Tuesday issued a list of banned and monitored organisations ahead of Eidul Azha, urging citizens not to donate sacrificial animal hides to such groups or their affiliated organisations. According to a…

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JEHLUM: At least one person was killed and 11 others were injured after several houses were seriously damaged following an earthquake in Jhelum’s Pind Dadan Khan tehsil on Tuesday, the area administration said. According to Jhelum Deputy…

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has started registering cloud service providers (CSPs) to ensure that services meet required standards and safeguard national and public data security. The…

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KARACHI: The Central jail authorities on Tuesday requested Civil Hospital Karachi to depute a medical team for the examination of alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky following complaints of kidney issues. In an application dated May…

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Israel’s military on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its former top lawyer, months after she resigned amid a scandal involving a leaked video appearing to show soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The case, which sparked…

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Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Tuesday departed Pakistan after completing a week-long visit, during which he met the country’s top political leadership and affirmed his commitment to development in the country. He was seen off by…

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KARACHI: The main suspect involved in the killing of a newly married couple in the Malir area yesterday was arrested by police, according to a statement issued by the Korangi police spokesperson on Tuesday. On Monday, a newly married…

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan on Tuesday dismissed reports of PTI MPAs forming a group against KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, terming them “fabricated and baseless”. The statement comes in response to media reports…

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KARACHI: With Eidul Azha just round the corner, health experts have raised concerns over the increasing risk for zoonotic disease transmission and environmental pollution during the festive occasion. They urged citizens to ensure handling…

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that family courts should not convert a wife’s suit for dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruelty into a decree of khula without her explicit and informed consent, particularly when valuable…

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• Massive explosion damaged many homes near Chaman railway crossing, making them ‘unsafe’ to live in • Administration forms body to assess damage and formulate compensation measures QUETTA: After a powerful bomb explosion that targeted a…

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A PALL has descended on Eid festivities. The Sunday suicide bombing in Quetta has left many grieving their loved ones at a time when others will be celebrating the bonds of faith and family. According to the official count, more than a…

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• Naveed Qamar criticises continued reliance on indirect taxes, petroleum levy • UNDP consultants warn Pakistan remains on a ‘fragile stabilisation path’ • Inflation projected to exceed 12pc despite gradual economic recovery ISLAMABAD: A…

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ISLAMABAD: Mehmood Khan Achakzai, opposition Leader in the National Assembly and leader of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Monday hinted that the opposition alliance might quit the assemblies if the government did not…

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A newly married couple was shot dead in Karachi’s Malir area soon after appearing before a local court on Monday, according to a senior police official. According to Korangi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fida Hussain Janwari, the…

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Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.

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ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out on Monday in the capital’s Margalla Hills near the F-5 sector, the district administration said. A contingent of firefighters reached the site to extinguish the blaze, alongside local residents, the district…

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Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at the Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured him of investment in the province. Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on…

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By Saleem Ahmed ISLAMABAD, May 25 (Reuters) - More than 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by separatist Balochistan militants. Two…

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Unidentified militants blew up a government middle school and a basic health unit (BHU) with explosive material late on Sunday night in the Chesan Kech area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district, local sources said.…

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The animals arrive before the city wakes. By three in the morning, a few weeks before Eidul Azha, the livestock markets on the periphery of Karachi are already dense with noise and colour, the restless lowing of cattle from Sindh’s…

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A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories…

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MARDAN: At least 16 people were killed and seven others were injured after a Swat-bound passenger coach collided with a bus parked by the roadside of the Swat Motorway in Khoro Kotay Saeed Abad area on Monday, Rescue 1122 said. Rescue 1122…

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KARACHI: Amid growing criticism over Karachi’s worsening infrastructure and traffic woes, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has stepped up personal oversight of key development projects, making his fifth consecutive Sunday visit to review…

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THE question should never be about who is at the receiving end at any given point in time: an assault on an individual or institution’s freedom is an assault on everyone’s freedoms. Last week, 600 journalists from all over the country lent…

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With Eidul Azha approaching, cattle markets are buzzing as families seek to participate in qurbani within their means. While individual qurbani remains the preferred choice, rising costs are pushing many middle-class households towards…

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ISLAMABAD: The PTI has alleged that the government is set to present its fifth budget without reforms, claiming that IMF approval is now required even for routine fiscal decisions. In a statement, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh…

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Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.

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ISLAMABAD: The PTI confirmed on Sunday that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and party chairperson Barrister Gohar Ali Khan had held a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in previous days. PTI Information Secretary…

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QUETTA: The vice chancellor and pro-vice chancellor of the University of Gwadar, another varsity employee and their driver reached home on Sunday, around 10 days after they were reported missing, an official said. “All four, including the…

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Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán afirmaron este domingo que se encargarán de la seguridad del golfo Pérsico y del estrecho de Ormuz bajo un “nuevo orden regional y mundial” y “sin presencia extranjera”, mientras Teherán y Washington se han…

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A Baloch separatist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, Pakistan.

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More than 50 people injured in attack on train carrying military personnel in Quetta, capital of southwestern province.

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The Sindh government has announced a three-day Eidul Azha holiday from May 26 to 28, in correction of an earlier notification of a four-day holiday, which included Friday. The decision is in line with the federal government’s announcement…

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By Saleem Ahmed May 24 (Reuters) - A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday, officials said, in the latest major attack claimed by…

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By Saleem Ahmed May 24 (Reuters) - A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday, officials said, in the latest major attack claimed by…

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A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people on Sunday in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said.Army servicemen were among the victims of the attack in the…

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At least 23 people were killed and another 70 injured in a suspected suicide bombing targeting a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday.

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The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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TOBA TEK SINGH: A TikToker from Faisalabad, who made a video using obscene words about women at lake Saiful Muluk, was arrested on his return home. According to details, Yousuf, a resident of Chak 236 RB Faisalabad, allegedly made a video…

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ISLAMABAD: As the Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearing on the high-profile One Constitution project on Monday, intriguing new facts have surfaced in the court record, including a 2012 interim arbitration award issued by…

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More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called 'neza baazi'.

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THE national wheat sector has once again entered a deep economic and policy crisis, exposing structural weaknesses in agricultural planning, procurement management and food security governance. What initially appeared to be a routine…

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KARACHI: The lament of rising cost of living notwithstanding, the sale of appliances like refrigerators and deep freezers has picked up in the run-up to Eidul Azha. Although peak summer is creating extra demand for cooling gadgets, dealers…

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ISLAMABAD: A day after its members protested in different parts of the country, the PTI spo­kesperson on Saturday denou­n­ced the government for an alle­ged crackdown on the ‘nationwide protests’ and demanded the release of a few workers…

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• Health ministry directs provinces, Border Health Services to remain on alert • Red Cross announces death of three volunteers in DRC • Uganda confirms three new cases, bringing total to five • Viral disease ‘threatens 10 nations’,…

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has affirmed that imposing concurrent sentences in cases involving multiple murders substantially diminishes the seriousness of additional offences and artificially equates the taking of one life with the…

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• Two policemen, two civilians also martyred in exchange of fire • Police defuse 10kg bomb planted near mosque BANNU: A fierce clash erupted on Saturday between police, a peace committee and terrorists in the Barakzai Akh­undkhel area of…

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QUETTA: As many as 13 terrorists were killed, while four Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel were martyred and six others injured during separate operations conducted by the CTD and security forces in the Panjpai and Noshar areas…

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KARACHI: Anmol alias Pinky, 31, an alleged cocaine queenpin arrested by police in Karachi, is ‘clever and street-smart’ because she did not hire anyone on a permanent basis in her narcotics trade, South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed…

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ISLAMABAD: Traders’ coalition on Saturday demanded that the turnover tax be reduced to 0.5 per cent ahead of the upcoming federal budget, citing economic difficulties. Speaking at a news conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad,…

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Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.

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Pakistan army chief talks in Iran were highly productive, army says Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held highly productive talks with Iran’s president and other senior officials during a visit to Tehran on ending the…

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Humanitarian worker Saad Edhi, who was illegally detained by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters earlier this week, arrived in Karachi on Saturday. Saad was detained by Israeli forces…

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QUETTA: The Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have killed four terrorists in an intense exchange of fire during an operation in Pishin district late on Friday. Upon receiving information of terrorist presence,…

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LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot by arresting 13 suspected terrorists belonging to various banned organisations during week-long intelligence-based operations…

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LAHORE: An inquiry committee constituted by Nishtar Medical University has found nine doctors and hospital officials guilty of misconduct and violation of screening protocols in a case involving surgery on a patient who was later found to…

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Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps, amid the recent Ebola virus outbreak in Africa, the health ministry said on Saturday. In a handout, the minister said Health…

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BANNU: Casualties were reported on Saturday morning as heavy fighting was underway between a police peace committee and militants in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district. Medical Teaching Institution Bannu…

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RAWALPINDI: No passenger was hurt after a Metro bus caught fire on Saturday morning near the 6th Road stop. According to Rescue 1122, the Metro bus was destroyed after it caught fire while passing the bus stop on 6th Road. It said that…

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LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered imposition of a Rs50,000 fine for throwing animal waste and offal in streets, on roads, into drains and canals during Eid days. The CM directed the administrative and police officers across…

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KARACHI: While the federal government had announced a three-day Eid holiday — from May 26 to 28 (Tuesday to Thursday) — the Sindh government has officially announced a four-day holiday, including Friday, the third day of Eidul Azha, in its…

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GILGIT: His Highness Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, has urged followers to strengthen unity, pursue education and remain steadfast in faith. Addressing a large gathering of…

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ISLAMABAD: In a move ostensibly aimed at ensuring continuity at the helm of the country’s premier civilian intelligence agency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a four-year contract extension for Fuad Asadullah Khan as director…

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Several Arab nations joined Pakistan in trying to push for a resolution to the Iran war as they urged President Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations. Read More

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• Opposition seeks medical treatment, visitation rights for Imran Khan • Treasury benches criticised for poor attendance in lower house • Barrister Gohar alleges suppression of dissent, police excesses ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition…

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LAHORE: Actor and model Momina Iqbal on Friday filed an application with Chung Police for the registration of a first information report against a PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar, levelling serious allegations of blackmail, harassment and death…

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ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Islamabad wing held a protest in the federal capital on Friday despite Section 144 being in place, which restricts public gatherings. It is worth mentioning that Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) and PTI had given a…

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Qatari delegation holds talks in Tehran as Pakistan mediates Iran negotiations Iran says a Qatari delegation is holding talks in Tehran as diplomatic efforts continue around negotiations involving Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesperson…