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Sindh Transport Minister launches Pink Buses on Green Line in Karachi

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Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon formally inaugurated the Pink Buses service on the Green Line track at Numaish Chaurangi in Karachi. The initiative introduces...
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ADB highlights severe water shortage in Balochistan, praises digital irrigation system

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted severe water scarcity in Balochistan, noting that only seven percent of the province’s land is currently under...
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Ex-ADC caught after escaping police custody in Rawalpindi

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Police have re-arrested former ADC R C Sialkot, Iqbal Singhera, who had escaped police custody during a transfer from Rawalpindi to Lahore in a...
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Sniffer dog squad kidnapped in Rahim Yar Khan

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A private team using trained tracking dogs to catch thieves was abducted by criminals in Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, police said. The incident occurred when...
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ANF seizes 390kg drugs in nationwide raids, arrests two suspects

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a series of operations across multiple cities, arresting two suspects and seizing a total of 390 kilograms of drugs,...
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Pakistan urges global climate support at COP30

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Pakistan’s Head of Delegation to COP-30, Secretary Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Aisha Humera Chaudhry, held a high-level bilateral meeting with...
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Science Minister urges graduates to lead Pakistan’s innovation asset

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Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, attended the Convocation of COMSATS University Wah Campus as the chief guest. Speaking on the...
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LHC forms full bench to hear petitions against 27th Constitutional Amendment

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted a three-member full bench to hear petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment, officials said on Monday. The full...
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SJC, JC reconstituted under 27th Constitutional Amendment

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Following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, Pakistan’s Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Commission, and Practice and Procedure Committee have been reconstituted, the Supreme Court announced on...
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ECP orders immediate local body polls in Islamabad, rejects union council secretary oversight

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the immediate conduct of local government elections in Islamabad, stating that assigning the responsibility to a...
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ECC approves Rs 50 Billion supplementary grants for Armed Forces and defense projects

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The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, approved supplementary grants for Pakistan’s federal civil armed forces and...
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Punjab tops human development index, Baluchistan and KP face severe challenges

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A new report on Pakistan’s District Vulnerability Index has revealed that Punjab leads the country in human development, while Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)...
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Pakistan calls for regional cooperation, development, and stability at SCO Summit

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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar delivered Pakistan’s statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) in Moscow, sharing Pakistan’s vision...
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Opposition announces countrywide movement to restore Constitution

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Pakistan’s opposition alliance announced on Tuesday the launch of a movement to restore the constitution, calling for public marches from Parliament to the Supreme...
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State department responds to former President Arif Alvi’s residence petition

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The State Department has submitted its response in the Sindh High Court regarding former President Dr. Arif Alvi’s request for a government residence, officials...
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Sheikh Rashid alleges denial of Umrah travel despite court orders

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Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that he was prevented from traveling for Umrah despite a court order allowing him to...
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Faisal Mumtaz Rathore sworn in as 16th prime minister of AJK

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Faisal Mumtaz Rathore was sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday, following his election after a...
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Chakwal sees rise in rare Urial population

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Efforts by the Punjab Wildlife Department have led to a noticeable increase in the population of the rare Urial in the Salt Range, officials...
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Maryam Nawaz vows to eliminate crimes against children in Punjab

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to eradicating crimes against children, declaring that such offences amount to an...
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LHC issues bailable arrest warrants for accused in fake video case

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The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Ali Hassan, the suspect accused of uploading a fake video of Punjab Information...
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595 killed over ‘Karo-Kari’ during four years in Sindh

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Nearly 600 people have been killed in Sindh over the past four years under the pretext of karo-kari (honor killing), according to official police...
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Three women held in honey-trap blackmail case

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Police have arrested three women allegedly involved in a honey-trap scheme in which elderly men were lured to private locations, recorded secretly in compromising...
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Pakistan hosts international space conference, showcases scientific progress

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Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in scientific development by hosting the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST) 2025 in...
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PM inaugurates upgraded Karachi Cantt Station, Shalimar Express relaunched

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Karachi Cantt Station following a major renovation, marking the relaunch of the Shalimar Express with a new...
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Payment of 2026 Hajj fees deadline extended to November 19

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for the payment of Hajj 2026 fees, giving applicants three additional days to complete their...
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Finance Minister stresses family planning, climate Action to ensure sustainable growth

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Federal Finance Minister and Senator Mohammad Orangzeb has warned that Pakistan faces serious challenges from rapid population growth and climate change, urging immediate action...
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Islamabad police thwart armed robbery, three suspects arrested

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Police in Islamabad successfully prevented an armed robbery in the Khanna area, authorities said. According to a spokesperson for Islamabad Police Monday, six armed men...
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Son kills mother over her second marriage in Kasur

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A shocking incident in Kasur has left the local community in grief after a son allegedly killed his mother over her decision to remarry. Police...
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Kasur police arrest 10 suspects in drugs, theft, and robbery raids

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Kasur police arrested 10 suspects involved in drugs, motorcycle theft, and robbery during a series of search operations across the district, officials said. Under the...
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Pak-Uzbekistan cooperation review: direct flights, pharma, banking take center stage

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired the high-level 8th Review Session of Pakistan–Uzbekistan Cooperation today....
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IHC Judge jokes about prisoners getting healthier on medical bail

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During a hearing on a medical bail petition at the Islamabad High Court, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani made light-hearted remarks about the effects of...
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Iqbal Singhera flees during transfer, four police officers booked

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Former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Revenue, Iqbal Singhera, escaped from police custody while being transferred from Rawalpindi to Lahore in connection with a corruption...
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Drugs are reaching cities unchecked,” SC slams authorities

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The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the persistent flow of drugs into Pakistani cities, with a two-member bench expressing frustration over inadequate enforcement by...
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Modern public park inaugurated in Gwadar for residents’ leisure

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In a significant step towards enhancing recreational facilities for citizens, a modern public park was inaugurated in Gwadar, attracting widespread public interest. The opening ceremony...
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Judges’ resignations ‘a matter of alarm for democracy in Pakistan: Says Saad Rafique

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Senior PML-N leader and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has termed the recent resignations of judges a matter of deep concern for anyone...
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Pakistan, China vow stronger counter-terror coordination after court blast

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Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jian Zedong. During the meeting, Pakistan-China bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest...
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Public gatherings banned in Punjab as Section 144 extended till Nov 22

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The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days, keeping all forms of public gatherings...
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Aleema Khan’s property report submitted to ATC; fresh arrest warrants issued

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A detailed report on Aleema Khan’s properties in Punjab was submitted to the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Saturday during the hearing of a...
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Three Motorway Police officers martyred in M-5 accident near Uch Sharif

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Three officers of the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) were martyred in a traffic accident on the M-5 Motorway near Uch Sharif, according...
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Azad Kashmir PM faces no-confidence vote; assembly meets Monday

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The Azad Kashmir Assembly will convene on Monday for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq. The motion has been tabled by the...
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Action begins against sugar mills refusing to start crushing

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Punjab authorities have announced action against sugar mills that have failed to start crushing despite government orders. The Punjab Cane Commissioner declared today that enforcement...
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FIA arrests 5 Afghan nationals for fake IDs in Peshawar

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five Afghan nationals involved in obtaining illegal identification documents in Peshawar, officials said. According to an FIA spokesperson,...
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Police employee’s widow burned alive on land dispute in Sahiwal 

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A widow of a police employee was burned alive in Sahiwal, Punjab, after a dispute over land payment, police said. According to local police sources,...
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Lahore house robbery: gold, cash stolen, girl kidnapped

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Five armed men broke into a house in Sarai Mughal, Lahore, stole gold jewelry and cash, and abducted a teenage girl, police said. According to...
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Gujrat police lodge FIR against alleged “jinn” and ex-son-in-law

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In a rare and unusual case, Gujrat police have registered an FIR against a former son-in-law and an alleged “jinn” named Adil for sexual...
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Punjab forms 24-member committee tasked with Flood Inquiry and Recovery plan

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Punjab has established a high-powered parliamentary committee to investigate losses caused by the recent floods, assess the scale of damage, and recommend a comprehensive...
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NAB sets historic record with Rs 8.4 trillion recovery in 2.5 years

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved the largest recovery in Pakistan’s history, securing a record Rs 8,397 billion over the past two and...
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No travel for anyone damaging Pakistan’s reputation: Mohsin Naqvi warns

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that no passenger involved in bringing disrepute to Pakistan will be allowed to travel abroad, stressing that...
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KP Govt orders forensic audit of departments over corruption

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of its departments to investigate allegations of corruption, illegal payments, and financial...
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Federal Constitutional Court issues first cause list, proceedings to begin next week

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The newly established Federal Constitutional Court has released its first cause list, outlining the schedule for the hearing of major constitutional cases next week. According...
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President Zardari signs Pakistan Army, Air Force, Navy Amendment Bills into law

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President Asif Ali Zardari has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s defence laws, signing into law the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Pakistan Air...
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LHC Judge Shams Mahmood Mirza resigns amid controversy

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Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan, following in the footsteps of senior...
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Interior Minister vows no talks with terrorists after college attack

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed that cross-border terrorism remains a threat and praised the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps for successfully foiling...
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Another accomplice nabbed in Islamabad Court suicide attack probe

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Authorities have arrested another key facilitator linked to the suicide attack at Islamabad’s court complex, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. According to...
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Sindh Rangers arrest four, seize 47,680 smuggled cigarettes packets in Maari Pur

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Sindh Rangers, acting on a tip-off, arrested four smugglers during a snap check at Hub River Road, Maari Pur, and recovered a large consignment...
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KP police kill 5 foreign terrorists in Bannu-Lakki Marwat operation

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, in a joint operation with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), have killed five foreign terrorists in the border areas of Bannu and...
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Justice K.K. Agha sworn in as judge of Federal Constitutional Court

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Justice K.K. Agha has taken the oath as a judge of Pakistan’s newly established Federal Constitutional Court, in a ceremony held at the Islamabad...
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Punjab Assembly Speaker signals more judicial resignations

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Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has indicated that the wave of judicial resignations is likely to continue, with more judges expected to...
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ATC Islamabad issues notices on Matiullah Jan’s acquittal plea

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued notices on a plea filed by senior journalist Matiullah Jan seeking acquittal in a case...
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Sarbjit Kaur becomes Noor, weds in Sheikhupura after visiting Pakistan

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An Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrations has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani citizen, officials confirmed. The woman,...
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Lahore suffocates at 439 AQI, ranked world’s second most polluted city

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Air quality across Lahore and several districts of Punjab remained extremely hazardous on Friday, with pollution levels far beyond safe health limits. In the early...
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Punjab Govt adds space for 2,000 inmates at Kot Lakhpat Prison

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Five newly constructed double-storey barracks have been completed at Kot Lakhpat Jail, significantly expanding capacity and improving inmate facilities. The new barracks were inaugurated by...
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Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice issues first order

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Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Aminuddin Khan, has issued his first official order, marking an administrative milestone for the newly established...
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Nawaz Sharif flies to London for routine medical check-up

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Pakistan Muslim League-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again departed for London, party officials confirmed on Thursday. Sharif travelled from Jati...
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Court summons Punjab Assembly Speaker in PM Shehbaz’s defamation suit

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A Lahore sessions court has summoned Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against the founding chairman of...
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27th Constitutional Amendment gazette notification issued

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The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been approved by both the National Assembly and the Senate, with the official gazette notification issued by the Senate...
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NCCIA arrests two suspects in financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz

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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects involved in a financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz, officials said. According to authorities,...
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756 projects underway to transform Karachi: Sharjeel Memon

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Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has outlined an ambitious development plan for Karachi for the fiscal year 2025–26, highlighting that 756 projects are...
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PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra barred from traveling abroad

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Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister and PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra was prevented from leaving the country at Bacha Khan International Airport, officials and the...
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Gang posing as officials extorts Rs 8 million from Rawalpindi call centre

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A major extortion and impersonation case has surfaced in Rawalpindi, where fraudsters allegedly posed as government and intelligence officials to extract Rs 8 million...
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Over 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks hit Pakistan in 9 months: Kaspersky

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More than 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks were recorded in Pakistan during the first nine months of 2025, according to new figures shared by global...
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Pakistan approves ferry service linking Gwadar and Oman

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The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime...
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Canada offers support for climate-adaptive agriculture and green innovation in Pakistan

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Tarik Ali...
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PIMS hospital pioneers advanced robotic surgery with international experts

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Pakistan has successfully completed its first robotic surgery in Islamabad, marking a milestone in the country’s medical history. The surgery was conducted at PIMS Hospital...
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LHC grants protective bail to Karachi NCCIA Additional Director

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The Lahore High Court has approved seven-day protective bail for Shehzad Haider, Additional Director of the NCCIA Karachi, in a corruption-related case. The hearing...
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IHC suspends single bench order to dissolve CDA

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Division Bench has suspended the single bench order to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The stay was issued...
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Court gives final chance to prosecution in Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s 9 May cases

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted the prosecution a final chance to submit records in the 9 May cases against Dr. Yasmin...
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Police officer arrested for gun firing publicly in Lahore

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A police officer in Lahore has been arrested for firing a gun in public in the Sundhar area, authorities confirmed. The officer has been identified...
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Punjab govt orders freezing of TLP assets across the province

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The Punjab government has ordered the freezing of all properties and assets belonging to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to...
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Punjab govt halts computerization of manual arms licenses

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The Punjab government has decided to halt the computerization and verification of old manual arms licenses, marking a major policy shift in the province’s...
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Court issues 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan in protest case

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An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued the 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, in connection with...
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Afghan Nationals attack Wana Cadet College: Security sources

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All terrorists involved in the attack on Cadet College Wana were Afghan nationals, and the entire operation was planned in Afghanistan, security sources revealed...
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PM, Canadian envoy discuss stronger economic and diplomatic ties

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Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House...
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Pakistan, World Bank discuss strategic development priorities

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with a World Bank delegation led by Melormaa...
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Pakistan welcomes clarifications in Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Pakistan has taken note of the recent decision by the Court of Arbitration, which offered helpful...
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Rawalpindi gets Its first international standard swimming pool

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Rawalpindi has inaugurated its first swimming pool built to international standards, along with a modern players’ hostel, marking a significant step in the development...
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Asaan Karobar Act 2025 marks legal milestone for investors: BOI Chief

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Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the 5th Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025 as Chief Guest at...
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Dar opens ISC Session, reaffirms Pakistan’s peace vision

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Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Ishaq Dar, opened the second day of the two-day Inter-Parliamentary...
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PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Zardari condemn deadly G-11 courthouse blast

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Top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defense Minister, and Interior Minister, have strongly condemned the suicide bombing outside...
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Deadly suicide blast outside Islamabad Court claims 12 lives, 27 injured

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At least 12 people were killed and more than 27 others injured in a suicide bombing outside the G-11 Islamabad courthouse today. Initial reports indicate...
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Islamabad ATC orders arrest warrant and passport blocking for PTI leaders

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued an arrest warrant for PTI leader Sheikh Waqas Akram and ordered the passports of fellow party...
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Justice Athar Minallah, 38 former law clerks write to CJP Amid 27th Amendment controversy

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The ongoing debate over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has intensified after a letter written by Supreme Court’s senior judge, Justice Athar Minallah, surfaced,...
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40% Pakistanis support second marriage, men more likely to approve: Gallup Survey

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A recent Gallup Pakistan survey reveals that 40 percent of Pakistanis are in favor of second marriages under certain conditions, while 60 percent oppose...
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PM reviews progress on Jinnah Medical Complex construction

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center. The Prime Minister emphasized...
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PM urges regional peace and development at Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that peace and stability are the foundations of sustainable development, highlighting the ongoing global conflicts as a reminder...
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IHC summons officials for blocking Imran Khan meeting

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the parties concerned on a contempt of court petition filed over the failure to arrange...
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Court issues notices to Govt for stopping Sheikh Rasheed from performing Umrah

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The court has issued notices to the federal government after former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia for...
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“Only Allah’s Court left Now,” Asad Qaiser criticises 27th Amendment

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has strongly criticised the 27th Constitutional Amendment, alleging that it subordinates the judiciary...
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KP to present “Peace Jirga” declaration before Federal Govt, security bodies

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to forward the declaration of the Peace Jirga scheduled for November 12 to the federal government and...
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Shahbaz Shafiq orders removal of PM immunity clause from 27th Constitutional Amendment

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that the clause granting immunity to the Prime Minister be removed from the draft of the 27th Constitutional...
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