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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomes IFAC President to Pakistan

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), today and welcomed...
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FO weekly briefing highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided a weekly briefing on Pakistan’s diplomatic activities and regional developments, covering high-level visits, bilateral engagements, and international concerns. The...
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PTI Chief Khan’s health sparks family concerns, sister writes to Punjab authorities

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Concerns over former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s health have escalated as his sister, Alima Khan, wrote to the Punjab Home Department...
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Pakistan reiterates commitment to EU GSP+ scheme

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Pakistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to the EU’s GSP+ scheme as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met the visiting European Commission Monitoring...
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Pakistan condemns Washington DC shooting involving Afghan national: FO

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Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting incident in Washington DC, reportedly involving an Afghan National. Our thoughts and prayers are with the departed soldier, and...
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Sindh High Court summons officials over delayed sugar crushing

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The Sindh High Court (SHC) has summoned the provincial Secretary for Agriculture and the Cane Commissioner after a petition was filed against the failure...
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Pakistan’s youth outshine Indian panel in Oxford Debate

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Pakistani students at Oxford University secured a decisive victory over the Indian team during a high-profile debate at the Oxford Union, winning by a...
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Two rare Dolphin species found dead near Pasni

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Two dolphins, a spinner dolphin and a humpback dolphin were found dead under mysterious circumstances at two separate locations along the Pasni coast in...
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Pakistan, Kuwait vow to expand energy cooperation

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Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser...
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IMF conditions prevent relief for public, says PM’s Adviser

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Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has said that the government wants to provide relief to the public but is unable...
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RCCI briefs SAPM on major 150-member delegation’s visit

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting today, attended by Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Taktayev, Pakistan’s Commercial Attaché...
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Pakistan Customs seizes188kg hashish worth Rs552m at Gadani

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Pakistan Customs Gadani has successfully thwarted a major narcotics smuggling attempt, recovering 188kg of hashish with an estimated market value of Rs. 552.44 million....
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ECP issues notifications for by-election winners

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially issued notifications for the successful candidates of the recent by-elections. A total of five National Assembly...
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ECP releases turnout data for by-elections

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released official voter turnout figures for the recent by-elections held across the country. According to the data,...
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Pakistan Pavilion opens at Beauty West Africa 2025 in Lagos

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Pakistan strengthened its commercial and investment engagement with Nigeria and the wider West African region, as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan...
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JUI condemns arrest of Farukh Khokhar, seeks action against officials

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Secretary General and National Assembly member Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has strongly condemned the arrest of JUI leader Farukh Khokhar. In a...
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PTI negotiations now under Imran Khan’s direct control: Goher Khan

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Goher said that despite extensive efforts, negotiations did not yield any results. He stated that the authority for negotiations...
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JI Chief Questions Who Facilitated Nawaz Sharif’s Entry to National Assembly

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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif answer how he allegedly won on the basis of 70,000...
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PM Youth Programme Chief calls for equity-driven growth at WECON Masawaat 2025

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Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) Masawaat 2025 was held at the Pak-China Centre in Islamabad, organized through a collaboration between the British Council and Change...
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PCAA restores Serene Airline license, flights expected to resume soon

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The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has restored the operating license of Serene Airline, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The airline’s license had been suspended...
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FIA blocks overseas travel for 10 officials in NCCIA corruption case

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has barred 10 officials, including two additional directors, from traveling abroad in connection with a corruption scandal at the...
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FIA arrests 14 in Gwadar for illegal sea route to Iran

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Composite Circle Gwadar has arrested 14 suspects attempting to illegally travel to Iran via sea, officials confirmed. According to an...
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Pakistan re-elected to OPCW Executive Council for 2026-28

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Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the 2026–2028 term, the Ministry...
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PTI leader Omar Ayub declared absconder, passport and ID suspended

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Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court has declared former opposition leader Omar Ayub an absconder in connection with the October 4 protest case, court officials confirmed. During the...
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Sindh seeks World Bank support for Karachi circular railway, high-speed train

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The Sindh government has appealed to the World Bank for support on two major transport projects the Karachi Circular Railway and the Karachi-Sukkur High-Speed...
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Pakistan reaffirms green transport vision on World Sustainable Transport Day

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Pakistan marked World Sustainable Transport Day by reiterating its commitment to building a cleaner, smarter and more resilient transport system that supports economic growth...
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ADB approves $48 million boost for Balochistan water project

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million in financing for Pakistan to support a major water resource project in Balochistan,...
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PTI divided over whether to appear before Federal Constitutional Court

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet decided whether it will pursue its cases before the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), formed under the...
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Pakistan proposes regional maritime dialogue to tackle shared ocean challenges

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Pakistan has proposed the creation of a permanent Regional Maritime Dialogue bringing together countries from the GCC, Central Asia and Africa to coordinate on...
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Pakistan Railways to outsource 11 more trains; open auction set for December 3

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Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource an additional 11 passenger trains under its public–private partnership initiative, aiming to improve travel facilities and upgrade services...
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Sindh Govt plans amendments to local government law

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The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh is preparing to introduce amendments to the province’s local government law, officials said. Experts from the...
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost security cooperation

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Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, in Riyadh, where both...
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Punjab Home Department launches ‘partner in peace’ initiative

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The Punjab Home Department has issued an extraordinary circular urging citizens and institutions across the province to become “Partners in Peace” to support the...
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Islamabad ATC declares PTI leader Shibli Faraz ‘proclaimed offender’

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Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shibli Faraz a proclaimed offender in two cases. The hearings relate to the February...
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PAC-I meetings stall amid PTI resignations in Punjab Assembly

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The strategy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw from key assembly committees is beginning to affect public interest, with the Public Accounts Committee-I (PAC-I)...
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PTI yet to decide on Constitutional Court boycott: Salman Akram Raja

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet made a final decision on whether to boycott the newly established Federal Constitutional Court, according to the party’s...
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Huge avalanche hits Hunza Valley following ulter glacier collapse

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A large section of the Ulter Glacier in Hunza broke off yesterday, triggering an avalanche that swept through parts of the valley. Ulter Glacier...
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LHC division bench suspends Sheikh Rasheed’s Umrah permission

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) Division Bench has suspended a single bench order granting former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed permission to perform Umrah. The...
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Civil Aviation Authority criticized for delaying airline license renewal

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Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has come under criticism as a delay in license renewal has brought Syrian Airlines’ operations to a halt, leaving...
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Peshawar police register FIR after deadly assault on FC HQ

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A case has been registered at the CTD police station following the terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar yesterday. The...
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Justice Rizvi warns: Gutka more dangerous than cigarettes

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The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Gutka Act, reaffirming the ban on the chewing tobacco product. A two-member bench, headed by...
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Adiala Jail denies Imran Khan operating x account from prison

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A significant development has emerged regarding the request to suspend the X (formerly Twitter) account of PTI founder Imran Khan, as the Superintendent of...
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Fazlur Rehman rejects 27th Amendment, calls it “forced and fake”

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Monday, calling its approval “forced and fake” and saying it...
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Pakistan hosts first ever international Quran recitation competition

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Pakistan is hosting its first-ever International Quran Recitation (Qirat) Competition, officials announced on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the country. Speaking at the opening...
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Pakistan to Establish Federal Cybersecurity Authority

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The federal government of Pakistan has decided to establish a Cybersecurity Authority at the national level, officials said on Monday, aiming to strengthen protection...
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Pakistan joins global digital economy forum, advances in cryptosystem policy

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Pakistan has secured membership in the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant step forward in the country’s engagement with the global digital and...
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Constitutional Court to open registries in all provinces

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The Federal Constitutional Court has decided to establish its registries in all four provinces as part of ongoing institutional restructuring, officials said on Monday. According...
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Constitutional Court drops IHC Judges’ appeals over non-pursuit

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The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed the intra-court appeals filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the judges’ transfer...
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PM Shehbaz orders end to export development surcharge, approves major reforms to boost exports

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered the immediate abolition of the Export Development Surcharge, directing ministries and departments to implement comprehensive reforms aimed...
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Peshawar Suicide Attack on FC Headquarters Foiled; Three Terrorists Killed

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A pre-planned terrorist assault on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in central Peshawar was thwarted on Monday morning after security forces killed all three...
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ECP Stops victory notification of Bilal Choudhary over code of conduct

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday halted the victory notification of Bilal Choudhary, brother of Minister of State Talal Choudhary, over allegations...
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Casualties feared after explosion in Pakistan’s Peshawar: police

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ISLAMABAD: Casualties are feared following an explosion on Monday morning near the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary in Peshawar, the provincial capital of northwest...
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KP Special Branch upgraded to counter-terrorism and intelligence hub

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved the establishment of the Special Branch as a fully specialized unit with a separate cadre, officials said. The...
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FIA stops passenger trying to fly to Europe with fake documents

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration stopped a passenger attempting to travel illegally to Europe at Islamabad International Airport, officials said. According to authorities, the...
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Karachi faces 88 million gallon water shortfall amid power outages

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The Karachi Water Corporation has reported a severe drop in water supply in November due to ongoing electricity outages, resulting in a total shortfall...
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Bannu police foil multiple terror attacks, kill 14 militants in recent operations

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The Bannu police have successfully foiled multiple terrorist attacks in the region, with operations resulting in the killing of 14 high-profile militants and injuries...
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Air pollution alert in Lahore as winds bring smoke from India

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Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has warned that air pollution in Lahore could rise due to winds carrying smoke and pollutants from Indian cities...
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Punjab CM orders suspension of contractors over poor sanitation

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Punjab Chief Minister Mariam Nawaz Sharif has expressed strong dissatisfaction over poor sanitation in several cities and ordered the immediate suspension of payments to...
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Constitutional Court to hear PTI’s election fraud petition on Nov 25

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The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled a hearing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition regarding alleged election fraud for November 25. A five-member larger bench has...
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PTI Says Official X Account Not Operated by Party Information Wing

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram has clarified that the party’s information wing has no connection with the PTI’s official X...
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Jamaat-e-Islami will not field candidates until election schedule, Says Hafiz Naeem

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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced that the party will not field any candidates until the schedule for national elections is...
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Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza

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Pakistan has strongly condemned the latest attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, terming them a grave violation of international law and a blow...
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Brake failure claims six lives in ravine accident near Abbottabad

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Six people, including two college students, were killed after a vehicle plunged into a deep ravine near Bagnu Ter, police and eyewitnesses said. The accident...
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Police kill suspect wanted in child abduction cases in Rawalpindi encounter

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Police in Rawalpindi shot dead a suspect during a late-night encounter in Ratta Amral, authorities said. Three suspects opened fire on a police party,...
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Pakistan strengthens global ties at EU Indo-Pacific Forum

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held multiple high-level meetings with international counterparts on the sidelines of the 4th EU...
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ANF seizes over 56 kg of drugs in nationwide raids, two arrested

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered 56.750 kilograms of drugs worth over Rs 43.7 million in a series of nationwide raids targeting smuggling near...
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Islamabad sees rapid rollout of M-Tag on thousands of vehicles

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The installation of M-Tags on vehicles in Islamabad is progressing efficiently, authorities said on Saturday. According to the district administration, a total of 3,636 vehicles...
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Bannu police foil major terror plot, save local bridge from bomb attack

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Police in Bannu successfully prevented a major terrorist attack early Friday morning, stopping militants from blowing up a key local bridge in the Basiakhel...
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Pakistan, D-8 officials discuss media cooperation, fake news, cultural ties

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Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Ambassador Asyaka Abdul Qadir Imam, Secretary-General of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, to discuss enhanced...
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Rawalpindi launches automated E-challan system through safe city cameras

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The twin city of the federal capital has activated its automated e-challan system from today, marking a major shift toward technology-driven traffic enforcement. According to...
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Pakistan’s unemployment rate nears 7% under revised labour survey framework

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Pakistan’s unemployment rate is expected to climb to nearly 7 percent in the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024–25, rising from 6.3 percent recorded...
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KP security forces kill 17 terrorists in coordinated Bannu operations

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Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu region have killed 17 terrorists, including three key commanders, during a series of intelligence-driven operations over the past...
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PM directs PPP model for railway property, land management

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Pakistan Railways at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, reviewing ongoing modernization, digitalization, and...
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Federal Court to hear Islamabad HC Judges’ intra-court appeal on Nov 24

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The Federal Shariat Court has scheduled the hearing of an intra-court appeal filed by five judges of Islamabad High Court challenging their recent transfer. A...
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Pakistan connected to global internet network with new submarine cable

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Pakistan has taken a major step toward enhancing its digital connectivity with the deployment of the SeaMeWe-6 (SMW-6) submarine cable, officials said on Saturday....
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ECP issues code of conduct for Army, Civil Armed Forces for upcoming by-elections

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a detailed code of conduct for Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces personnel assigned to duty...
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PM Shahbaz reviews private sector Plans for industrial growth

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired the first review meeting of the committee formed by the private sector to promote industrial development in Pakistan....
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KP CM files petition against ECP summons in Peshawar High Court

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court challenging his summons by the Election Commission of Pakistan...
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Netherlands envoy, Human Rights Minister discuss enhanced cooperation

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The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Robert-Jan Siegert, paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer...
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TikToker’s father rescued in Kot Addu desert operation; four kidnappers Killed

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Police in Kot Addu recovered the abducted father of a well-known TikToker after an intelligence-driven operation in the Thal desert, during which four kidnappers...
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Taxila police arrest four-member ‘Bali Gang’ involved in robberies, motorcycle theft

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Police in Taxila have arrested a four-member gang, known locally as the Bali Gang, believed to be involved in multiple incidents of robbery and...
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Fugitive murder suspect arrested in Dubai, returned to Lahore

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Lodhran police have arrested a most-wanted murder suspect, Zoalfqar Ali, from Dubai and transferred him to Lahore, more than a decade after he fled...
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ANF conducts nationwide raids, Seizes drugs worth Rs375 million

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of nationwide operations against drug smuggling, resulting in the seizure of 417.69 kilograms of narcotics...
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Karachi police arrest extortionists threatening factory and showroom owners

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Karachi law enforcement agencies have arrested four extortionists, including the main suspect who made threatening phone calls, in a crackdown against the city’s extortion...
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PHC says KP CM responsible for safety of peace jirga participants

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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has emphasized that ensuring the safety of individuals attending peace jirgas falls under the responsibility of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
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Seven Killed in Terror Attack on Peace Committee Office in Bannu

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At least seven people were killed and one injured when armed attackers opened fire on a peace committee office in Huwai, Bannu, late on...
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KP CM writes to CM Punjab, protests alleged restrictions on Imran Khan’s Adiala Jail meetings

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi has written a formal letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, expressing strong concern over what he...
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Government orders major reshuffle in Establishment Division

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The federal government has carried out a major reshuffle in the Establishment Division, transferring and reassigning several key officers as part of a broad...
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Pakistan observes World Fisheries Day as fisherfolk face rising hardships

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Pakistan is observing World Fisheries Day today, joining countries across the globe in highlighting the centuries-old profession that continues to sustain millions of people....
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Talal Chaudhry fined for election code violations; Owais Leghari also issued notice

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against two federal ministers for violating election rules, imposing a Rs50,000 fine on Minister of...
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Rare snow leopard spotted in Chitral’s Manur valley

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A rare snow leopard has been spotted once again in the Manur Valley area of Garm Chashma in Chitral, officials confirmed. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife...
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IMF flags widespread corruption risks across all levels of government in Pakistan

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sharply critical 186-page report warning that corruption remains pervasive at every tier of governance in Pakistan,...
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Pakistan meets key IMF condition by releasing governance report

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Pakistan has fulfilled a major requirement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by releasing the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment ahead of the IMF...
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Punjab forms 12 JITs to investigate banned TLP cases

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The Punjab Home Department has constituted 12 Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) to probe cases against the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), officials said. According to a...
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Verification from sex offender registry suggested for teachers in Punjab

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The Prosecutor General of Punjab has proposed that educational institutions verify potential and current employees against the sex offenders registry to ensure the safety...
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Punjab govt announces cash rewards for reporting illegal Afghan, foreign residents

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Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has announced cash rewards for citizens who report illegally residing Afghan and foreign nationals in the province. In an official...
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Lahore High Court orders halt to construction in city parks

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The Lahore High Court has issued a written order halting all construction activities in city parks until further judicial instructions, officials said. The order was...
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PM directs early preparations to minimize monsoon losses next year

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed federal and provincial authorities to begin immediate preparations to prevent any loss of life or property from...
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MQM Leader Says new provinces possible through constitutional amendments

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MQM leader and Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said that constitutional amendments can be made to the law governing the creation of provinces. Speaking in...
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SHC halts KMC from collecting municipal tax in cantonment areas

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The Sindh High Court has barred the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) from collecting municipal tax (MUCT) through electricity bills in cantonment areas. The decision came...
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