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LHC seeks safety plan on kite flying permission

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan regarding the notification allowing kite flying, amid concerns...
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Right to Self-Determination Day

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Pakistan marked Right to Self-Determination Day with strong statements from top leadership reaffirming solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir...
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FIA registers case against former ISI DG’s brother over land transfer

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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has registered a case against the brother of former ISI Director General Feiz Hamid over alleged illegal...
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Federal Constitutional Court hears initial arguments in super tax cases

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The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday conducted the initial hearing in cases concerning the super tax, marking the first appearance of corporate lawyer Makhdoom...
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PTA blocks over 5 million illegal SIMs in nationwide cyber-fraud crackdown

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 5.1 million illegal SIM cards and shut down 83 websites involved in their sale over...
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Supreme Court issues notices in 72 sugar mills penalty review case

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to all parties in the case involving penalties imposed on 72 sugar mills and adjourned the hearing...
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Police face judicial scrutiny for failing to submit serious case charges

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Police investigative teams in Rawalpindi have failed to submit challans in serious and terrorism-related cases, prompting the Anti-Terrorism Court to take strict notice on...
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Police, CTD repel rocket attack on Tunsa checkpost

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Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack on a border check post in Tunsa. According to officials, 15 to 20...
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Interior Minister orders crackdown on money laundering, human smuggling

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered decisive action against mafias involved in money laundering, human smuggling, and other organized crimes, directing law enforcement...
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Punjab to build roads, housing under public-private model

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major shift toward public-private partnerships (PPP) for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roads, housing,...
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President signs CDA Amendment Bill 2025 into law

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Following the advice of the Prime Minister, President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Amendment Bill 2025, and the government...
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Pakistan successfully tests indigenous Taimur missile, strengthens defense capabilities

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Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Taimur Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defense...
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FIA Lahore Zone arrests 726 suspects, recovers over Rs3.77 billion in 2025

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone arrested 726 suspects in 2025, including 130 wanted criminals, according to an official performance report released by...
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Only 3 of 11 Pakistan Railways trains attract bids in outsourcing drive

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Pakistan Railways’ recent attempt to outsource eleven passenger trains has met with limited success, as only three trains attracted bids from private companies, while...
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JUI-F calls for immediate appointment of opposition leaders in NA, Senate

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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for the immediate appointment of opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and the Senate, while also offering...
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Punjab ends free nursing education in government colleges

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The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in government-run colleges, introducing tuition fees and withdrawing stipends under a new policy issued by the...
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Pakistan welcomes Riyadh talks on Yemen, stresses peaceful resolution

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Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for progress in a...
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Police recover four bodies from manhole on Mai Kolachi Road

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Police have recovered four bodies from a manhole near the Mai Kolachi Road crossing in Karachi, triggering a major investigation into what authorities have...
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Delays in May 9 cases denying justice, says Sheikh Rashid

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Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take up the pending appeals of accused persons in...
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Three of four bodies found in Harnai Identified

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Authorities have identified three of the four bodies recovered from a mountainous area near Zinda Pir, about 22 kilometers from Harnai city. According to the...
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Police kill 4 gangsters in Rawalpindi shootout, recover stolen vehicles

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Police in the Saddar Baroni area on Sunday engaged a notorious inter-district robbery and hitman gang in a shootout, killing four gang members and...
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KP govt orders termination of 645 employees hired during caretaker tenure

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The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed universities to terminate 645 employees hired during the caretaker period within 10 days, issuing instructions...
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FWO clears snow from Khunjerab Pass amid harsh winter

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Despite severe winter conditions, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) teams are working tirelessly to keep key mountain routes open, ensuring smooth commercial activity and public...
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Parliamentary Panel shortlists two candidates for PEMRA Chairperson

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A parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has shortlisted two candidates for the position of PEMRA Chairman. According to sources, the...
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Govt plans ordinance to amend Islamabad LG law

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Local government elections in the federal capital are likely to be delayed once again, as the government has decided to introduce an ordinance to...
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IHC declares arrest without due process as kidnapping

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that arresting an individual without following the prescribed legal process amounts to kidnapping, issuing strong observations on...
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Adil Raja, others given multiple life terms over anti-state content

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An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sentenced Adil Raja and several other accused to multiple life terms in a digital terrorism case involving content...
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PM links SOE privatization to economic reform vision

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was a core component of the government’s broader economic reform vision,...
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Pakistan, India exchange annual lists of nuclear installations

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Pakistan and India have exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, officials confirmed on Thursday. The exchange was conducted under the...
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KPRA sales tax on services soars by 30% in first half of FY 2025-26

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected 23.26 billion rupees in sales tax on services during the first six months of the financial...
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Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners to New Delhi

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The Government of Pakistan on Thursday handed over a list of 257 Indian prisoners, including 58 civilians and 199 fishermen, to the Indian High...
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NADRA ID services now available at selected E-Sahulat franchises

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NADRA has launched a pilot project allowing selected E-Sahulat franchises to provide national identity services, including reprinting and renewal of lost ID cards, officials...
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Lahore records 116 suicides in 2025

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Lahore witnessed 116 reported suicide cases during 2025, with men accounting for the majority of victims, according to data compiled by local authorities and...
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ASF seizes 118 kg drugs, 98 kg gold in 2025 nationwide airport raids

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The Airports Security Force (ASF) has released its annual figures for 2025, highlighting significant operations against smuggling at airports across Pakistan. According to the ASF,...
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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces Karachi visit on January 9

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that he will visit Karachi on January 9, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Afridi, who recently completed a...
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Peshawar orders crackdown on illegal transport, standardizes private taxis

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Authorities in Peshawar have launched a major initiative to regulate private taxis, curb illegal transport, and improve traffic flow across the city, officials said...
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SIFC reforms begin delivering results, says Planning Minister

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Pakistan’s economy has shown clear signs of recovery and stability over the past year, with key sectors recording strong growth following strategic policy reforms...
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Pakistan Railways freight earns Rs17 billion in six months

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Pakistan Railways’ freight sector has recorded a historic performance by generating Rs17 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal...
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PFUJ honors Xinhua’s Jiang Chao with best foreign journalist of the decade award

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday conferred the “Best Foreign Journalist of the Decade in Pakistan (2015–2025)” award on Jiang...
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National wheat oversight committee meets to assess Rabi crop 2025-26

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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...
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Punjab to get smart Safe Cities in 98 tehsils by 2026

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a safer province is taking shape as the government signed agreements to establish smart Safe Cities...
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KP govt orders printing of 117,000 pending driving licenses in a month

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The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the provincial transport department to complete the printing of over 117,000 pending driving...
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NADRA launches face-recognition biometric verification for citizens

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Following difficulties faced by citizens in fingerprint verification, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new face-recognition biometric verification service. The...
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Punjab approves Rs9.4 billion projects for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism

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The Punjab government has approved two major projects worth a total of Rs9.4 billion aimed at wildlife conservation and promoting eco-tourism across the province. The...
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Pakistan, China renew commitment to strategic partnership

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their...
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Balochistan witnesses rare land spout after six years

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In a rare meteorological event, the coastal areas of Balochistan observed a landspout after six years, offering a spectacular sight to local residents. Landspouts...
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Punjab notifies divisions, districts ahead of 2026 local elections

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Preparations for the 2026 local government elections in Punjab have entered a decisive phase, with the provincial government issuing a fresh notification detailing the...
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Karachi records 27 deaths from open manholes and drains in 2025

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Karachi has recorded at least 27 deaths in incidents involving open manholes and uncovered drains during 2025, according to the data compiled by independent...
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CCP slaps heavy fines over misleading ads across key sectors

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has intensified its crackdown on misleading and deceptive advertising, imposing heavy fines across multiple sectors including real estate,...
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PM orders high-level committee to crack down on property file fraud

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The federal government has decided to take strict action against fraud related to property files and plots, with the prime minister ordering the formation...
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Pakistan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at UN

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Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the United Nations...
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Punjab Govt allows safe Basant celebration with Strict SOPs in February

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Following a decision by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the government has granted permission for citizens of Lahore to celebrate Basant safely, under...
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NCCIA cracks 2,196 cybercrime cases, arrests 2,902 suspects

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The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) announced significant achievements in combating cybercrime in 2025. According to the agency’s annual report, investigations into 2,196 major...
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LHC questions political motives behind Punjab Ownership Act challenge

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During the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025, Justice Faisal Zaman Khan of the...
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Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

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The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the Lahore High Court’s decision that had overturned a Sessions Judge’s order to transfer a case. According to court...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed appeals against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case, challenging the decision in...
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Three killed, 15 injured in fog-related traffic accidents across Punjab

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Three people were killed and at least 15 others injured in separate traffic accidents caused by dense fog in different parts of Punjab on...
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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), took oath on Monday, completing the court’s...
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Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

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Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over incidents of vandalism during Christmas and continued violence against Muslims in India, calling the persecution of minorities...
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NDMA issues weather advisory as westerly wave approaches Pakistan

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a weather advisory in view of an approaching westerly wave expected to affect various parts...
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Pakistani official calls for media contribution to Upgraded Version 2.0 of CPEC

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Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for Pakistani and Chinese media to tell the story of the China-Pakistan Economic...
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty, offers help at UN

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi...
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OIC, Pakistan and 20 other states reject Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”

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The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan,...
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FBR suspends six officials for absence from sugar mills monitoring duty

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended six officials for remaining absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills, officials confirmed on...
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Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs317 million in Quetta operations

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The Customs Department, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has seized smuggled goods worth Rs317 million during a series of enforcement operations...
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Islamabad to ban vehicles without M-Tag from January 1: says Mohsin Naqvi

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern...
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Punjab launches First “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars”

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Punjab has launched the country’s first and unique “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars,” attracting public attention by providing affordable, high-quality goods while offering street vendors...
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Audit reveals financial irregularities in Punjab Cattle Market Company

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An audit report for the fiscal year 2022-23 has exposed significant financial irregularities involving contractors at the Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company,...
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Pakistan’s diplomacy and defence restore its global standing: Report says

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Pakistan has restored its strategic importance at the global level by effectively leveraging its geographical location, defence capability and diplomacy, according to an analysis...
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First snowfall draws tourists to Malam Jabba

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Following the first snowfall of the winter season, tourists have started thronging the scenic hill resort of Malam Jabba in Swat to enjoy chairlift...
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Balochistan Govt’s 2025 performance shows mixed results

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As the year 2025 draws to a close, the overall performance of the Balochistan government reflects a mix of notable achievements and slow progress...
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Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, supports Somalia’s unity

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Pakistan has strongly condemned any attempts to undermine the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia, rejecting Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the so-called independence...
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SC to hear urgent cases only next week during judicial holidays

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted three benches for the upcoming judicial week, which begins on Monday, according to the court’s latest roster...
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Former Finance Minister, SBP Governor Dr. Shamshad Akhtar passes away

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Former Finance Minister and Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away. Her funeral prayers will be held tomorrow...
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Pakistan Naval Academy holds passing out parade for 124th Midshipman course

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The Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi held the passing out parade for the 124th Midshipman and 32nd Short Service Commission courses, marking a ceremonial...
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Over 5,700 child sexual abuse cases reported in Punjab over six years

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More than 5,700 cases of sexual abuse involving minor boys and girls were reported in Punjab over a six-year period, according to an official...
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Sea turns green from Pasni to Jiwani due to Noctiluca bloom

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The color of sea water along the coastal belt from Pasni to Jiwani has turned green due to a Noctiluca bloom, a natural seasonal...
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Rain system to enter Pakistan on December 29, says Met office

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that the rain-bearing weather system, earlier expected to arrive today, will now enter Pakistan on December 29...
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Contempt petition filed against Maryam Nawaz, Azma Bukhari in LHC

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A contempt of court petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Provincial Information Minister Azma...
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Railway Police return Rs3.8 million to passenger in Hyderabad

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Railway Police returned cash worth around Rs3.8 million to a passenger after it was left behind on a moving train, setting an example of...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi to challenge toshakhana-ii verdict in IHC

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have prepared separate appeals to challenge the verdict announced against...
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Italy opens 10,500 job slots for Pakistani workers over three years

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Italy has officially opened its labour market to Pakistani workers by allocating a total quota of 10,500 jobs over the next three years, according...
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pays first official visit to Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ruler...
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Lahore Anti-Terror Court awards 33-year sentence to PTI leader for May 9 violence

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LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has issued a detailed written verdict in two cases related to the May 9 violence in Gulberg, involving...
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Chief Justice reviews judicial infrastructure projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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The Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan chaired a high-level review meeting in Peshawar to advance...
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Pakistan issues demarche to UK over anti govt protest in Bradford

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Pakistan has issued a formal demarche to the acting British Deputy High Commissioner over an anti government protest held outside the Pakistani Consulate in...
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AJK forms public accounts committee, former minister appointed chairman

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he Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has established a six-member Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to oversee financial accountability in the region. Former Finance Minister...
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Punjab govt offers free transport ahead of basant

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The Punjab government has announced that buses and rickshaws will operate for free in Lahore on February 6, 7, and 8 as part of...
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Pakistan calls on Britain to investigate threats to Army Chief

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The Pakistani government has written to the United Kingdom, urging action against social media accounts linked to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party that are...
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Over 87,000 dog bite cases reported across KP in 2025

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed an alarming rise in dog bite incidents, with more than 87,000 cases reported across the province during 2025, according to...
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IHC disposes of over 15,800 cases in 2025

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The Islamabad High Court disposed of a total of 15,805 cases during 2025, according to the court’s annual performance report released on Friday. The report...
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257 arrested for illegal sea route travel to Iran in December 2025

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At least 257 suspects were arrested during December 2025 for attempting to travel illegally to Iran via sea routes, according to law enforcement officials. Officials...
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PM Shahbaz says Pakistan Armed Forces taught India a lasting lesson

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a lesson to India that it will remember for a lifetime. Addressing a...
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PM Shahbaz orders reforms to boost efficiency at Pakistan’s Ports

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce various port charges, introduce a transparent system for auctioning abandoned cargo, and establish separate yards...
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President Zardari pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday

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President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, on his birthday, remembering the conviction and hard...
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore $2 billion trade boost

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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan met with Alisher Tukhtaev the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to review...
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President Zardari extends warm Christmas greetings to Christian community

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On the joyous occasion of Christmas, President Asif Ali Zardari extended his warm greetings and sincere wishes to Christian citizens of Pakistan and to...
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FIA Court cancels bail of NCCA Additional Director in bribery case

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) court has canceled the bail of Additional Director NCCA Choudhry Sarfraz in a bribery case on Wednesday. The case, heard...
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Karachi bans heavy traffic during daytime for two months

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The provincial government has imposed a ban on heavy traffic entering Karachi during daytime hours for two months. According to the notification, heavy vehicles will...
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Sindh approves Rs 1,018 billion development plans for FY 2025-26

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Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has approved development projects worth a total of Rs 1,018 billion under the...
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