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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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Mexico’s Fatima Bouch crowned Miss Universe 2025 amid pre-final drama

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Mexico’s Fatima Bouch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in a dramatic finale held in Thailand, overcoming pre-final controversies and emerging as a crowd favorite. The...
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Princess Diana wax figure unveiled in Paris Museum

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A wax figure of Princess Diana has been unveiled in a Paris museum, quickly becoming a focal point for visitors and admirers. The statue features...
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Actor Hasan Ahmed reveals harrowing 35-day kidnapping

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Pakistani actor and model Hasan Ahmed has shared a detailed account of his 35-day kidnapping, describing the ordeal as one of the most traumatic...
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PSL announces auction date for two new franchises

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the auction date for two new franchise teams, marking a significant step in the league’s expansion plans. According...
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Delhi air pollution forces U-23 Cricket matches to move to Mumbai

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the upcoming Under-23 One-Day tournament matches from Delhi to Mumbai due to severe...
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Ashes history made as first wicket falls at zero for both teams

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The 2025 Ashes series between Australia and England witnessed a historic first on the opening day of the first Test in Perth. For the...
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PCB incentivizes franchise investment in cricket development

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced new cash incentives for Pakistan Super League (PSL) team owners, aiming to boost investment in...
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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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Chinese premier arrives in South Africa for G20 summit

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JOHANNESBURG: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here Thursday to attend the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit. The summit, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, is...
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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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Chinese FM reconfirms Premier Li will not meet with Japanese leader during G20 summit

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BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson reconfirmed on Thursday that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will not meet with the Japanese leader during the upcoming...
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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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ADB approves $330 million loan for Pakistan’s power transmission upgrade

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a total loan of $330 million for Pakistan’s second Power Transmission Strengthening Project. According to ADB, the project...
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Dubai Airport welcomes 3.2 million Pakistani travellers in nine months

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 3.2 million Pakistani passengers during the first nine months of 2025, according to new data released by Dubai Airports....
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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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Mahira Khan denies rivalry with Saba Qamar, praises fellow actress

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Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan dismissed rumors of a silent rivalry with fellow actress Saba Qamar, describing the speculations as unfounded. Speaking on a private TV...
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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Trailer Sparks Controversy Over Pakistan Depiction

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The trailer for Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar has drawn criticism in both Pakistan and India for its portrayal of Karachi’s Lyari area and...
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Veteran star highlights plight of women in old age homes

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Senior Pakistani actress Parveen Akbar revealed that a recent visit to an old age home left her mentally stressed after seeing the conditions of...
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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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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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Pakistan produces Eco-friendly marine fuel for first time

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Pakistan has successfully produced and delivered large-scale, environmentally friendly Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) for the first time, meeting the standards of the...
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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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China-Made sports tech to land in Karachi ahead of 35th National Games

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Cutting-edge electronic equipment worth ₨180 million has arrived from China ahead of the 35th National Games, set to begin in Karachi on December 6,...
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More national stars receive NOCs for foreign T20 events

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several national cricketers, allowing them to participate in upcoming international franchise leagues, including...
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Pakistan Blind Women crush Australia, seal semi-final spot

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Pakistan Blind Women’s Cricket Team marched into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup after delivering a commanding 130-run victory over Australia...
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Pakistan opens PEEC-2025 to boost energy investment

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Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, inaugurated the Pakistan Energy & Exhibition Conference 2025 (PEEC-2025) today in Islamabad, formally opening the...
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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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Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance

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MOSCOW: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity...
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Xi urges breaking new ground in advancing rule of law in China

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BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has called for upholding the unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people and law-based governance,...
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Sahar Khan criticizes podcast trend of humiliating guests

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Pakistani television actress Sahar Khan has criticized a growing trend in podcasts that humiliate and embarrass their guests, calling it a “low” practice. In an...
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Bollywood classic Sholay set for re-release with original ending

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The Bollywood classic film Sholay is set to return to cinemas across India on December 2 with its original ending, nearly 48 years after...
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ICC fines Babar Azam for Code of conduct breach

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third One-Day International...
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Azhar Ali resigns as PCB Director of youth development and selector

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Azhar Ali has resigned from his roles at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to PCB officials,...
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Syria defeat Pakistan 5-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

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Pakistan’s national football team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Syria in the FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, losing 0-5 at Jinnah...
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Pakistan Shaheens top group with 9-wicket win over UAE

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Pakistan Shaheens continued their dominant run in the Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 9 wickets, topping their...
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Norway ends 28-year wait, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

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Norway has made a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 28-year absence, after defeating Italy 4-1 in a crucial qualifying match...
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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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Over 14,800 new companies registered in Pakistan in first four months of FY2025

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Pakistan has witnessed the registration of 14,802 new companies in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a notable expansion in...
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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 issues first bunkering license, launches global-standard fuel services at Karachi Port

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Pakistan has issued its first-ever bunkering license, marking the official launch of international-standard bunkering services at Karachi Port, Maritime Affairs Minister Mohammad Junaid Anwar...
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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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Key maritime forum spotlights Hong Kong’s role in global shipping’s green, smart shift

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HONG KONG: The World Maritime Merchants Forum 2025 commenced here on Monday, with professionals across the global shipping sector exploring ways to transform into...
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35th National Games scheduled in Sindh; cycling event excluded

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The Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) has officially announced the schedule for the 35th National Games, set to take place from December 4 to December...
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Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif wins second consecutive match at IBSF Snooker World Cup

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Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif recorded his second consecutive win at the ongoing IBSF Snooker World Cup in Muscat, Oman. In the group stage’s second match, Asif...
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Portugal crush Armenia 9-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a commanding 9-1 victory over Armenia, topping their qualifying group despite the absence...
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Pakistan defeat Bangladesh 10-3 in final hockey match

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Pakistan hockey team registered a convincing 10-3 victory over Bangladesh in the third and final match of their World Cup qualifying series, completing a...
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Pakistan’s Wasim Khatri bags bronze at World Scrabble Championship

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Pakistani Scrabble player Wasim Khatri won a bronze medal at the prestigious World Scrabble Championship, showcasing remarkable skill in a highly competitive field. The championship,...
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Police constable wins double gold at State Bodybuilding Championship

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Punjab Police constable Umar Farooq won two gold medals at the Mr. Punjab Police Inter-Range Bodybuilding Championship 2025, excelling in two categories and bringing...
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Mahira Khan prepares for challenging role in film “Nilofar”

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Pakistani film and television superstar Mahira Khan revealed she spent time with blind girls to bring authenticity to her upcoming role in the film...
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“Uraan Pakistan” family festival held successfully in Islamabad

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting successfully organized the “Uraan Pakistan Family Festival” at F-9 Park, bringing together residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for...
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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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Pakistan to fully deregulate sugar sector amid rising prices

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After a surge in sugar prices across Pakistan, the federal government reportedly has decided to fully deregulate the sugar sector, allowing market forces to...
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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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Pakistan’s IT exports hit $38.6 million in October 2025

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Pakistan’s local IT sector achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, exporting $38.6 million worth of services for the first time, according to data...
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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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