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Taiwan is inalienable part of China’s territory: SCO Secretary-General

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BEIJING: The government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable...
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OGRA revises RLNG recovery, grants relief to consumers

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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised its earlier decision regarding the recovery of 60 billion PKR from RLNG (Re-gasified Liquefied Natural...
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Punjab Govt launches crackdown on loudspeakers, one-dish rule violations at weddings

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The Punjab government has announced a strict crackdown across the province to enforce the one-dish rule at weddings and other events, while curbing the...
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Pakistan aims for 90% clean energy by 2035, says Power Minister

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Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari has announced ambitious plans to make Pakistan’s power sector fully digital, transparent, and consumer-friendly, while...
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Ombudsman orders investigation into offloading of 25 passengers at Karachi Airport

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The Federal Ombudsman has ordered an investigation into the alleged unlawful offloading of 25 passengers at Karachi Airport who were scheduled to travel to...
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Passenger stopped from flying to france with counterfeit Poland residency card

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has prevented a passenger from traveling to Europe using fraudulent documents, officials confirmed on Friday. According to an FIA spokesperson,...
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Five Pakistanis deported from Sharjah over fake UK visas

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Five Pakistani nationals were deported from Sharjah after attempting to travel to the United Kingdom on fraudulent visas, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The deportees have...
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China spends 35.5 billion yuan on work-for-relief programs to boost employment

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BEIJING: Investment from the central government budget toward the work-for-relief programs has totaled 35.5 billion yuan (about 5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, with...
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China’s new five-year plan offers ‘major opportunity for Pakistan’: Speakers

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ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan): Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), under its flagship initiative “Friends of Silk Road,” organized a conference titled “The Five-Year Plan and China-Pakistan Future:...
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Fakhar Zaman fined, given demerit point in Tri-Series final

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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been fined and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the recent tri-series final...
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Coco Gauff leads 2025 earnings among women athletes

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Women tennis players continue to out-earn their peers in other sports, with Coco Gauff topping the list of highest-earning female athletes for 2025. According...
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ICC names November players of the month nominees

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month for November, highlighting the impact of spinners...
Entertainment

Netflix, Paramount enter bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery assets

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Netflix has submitted a $28-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming assets, marking one of the largest offers in recent entertainment industry...
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Ahsan Khan honoured by UK MP for services to arts and community

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Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan was presented with a special shield by British Member of Parliament Afzal Khan in recognition of his services to the...
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Pakistan marks historic participation at Red Sea International Film Festival

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Pakistan made a historic appearance at the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district, with the national...
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Govt plans new highway connecting Mansehra to China

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The federal government has announced plans to construct a new four-lane highway, N-15, connecting Mansehra to the China border, offering an alternative to the...
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Russia suspends Pakistan post services over unpaid dues

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Russia has suspended Pakistan Post services over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 55 million, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan informed the National...
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21,647 Pakistanis detained abroad, majority awaiting trial

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Over 21,000 Pakistani citizens are currently imprisoned in foreign countries, according to a written reply submitted by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the National...
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KP Govt recommends closing 57 May 9 cases

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has recommended closing 57 cases related to the May 9 unrest, sources in the provincial Law Department confirmed on Thursday. The...
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Punjab govt intensifies emergency measures to improve air quality in Lahore

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The Punjab government has stepped up emergency measures to tackle rising air pollution in Lahore as dropping temperatures and weak winds contribute to worsening...
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Pakistan hosts first private-sector Drone Tech Expo at NUST

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Pakistan held its first private-sector Drone Technology Expo at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), showcasing the latest developments in unmanned aerial...
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FIA cracks down on fraudulent hiring at CDA

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has registered a case against 58 employees of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over the use...
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PM Shehbaz offers support to Malaysia after devastating floods

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed solidarity with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, over the recent cyclone-induced floods that...
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Senate approves National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill 2025

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The Senate has passed the National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill 2025, paving the way for the creation of a new federal...
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Balochistan govt moves to hunt 300 terrorists through Interpol Red notices

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The Balochistan government has decided to pursue Interpol Red Notices and initiate international legal proceedings against the exiled heads and senior commanders of banned...
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Govt launches AI-based system to curb illegal immigration

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The government has decided to tighten its crackdown on individuals attempting to travel abroad using fake documents, as well as against the networks facilitating...
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IHC orders HEC to produce Justice Jahangiri’s law degree record

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The Islamabad High Court has requested the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to obtain the law degree record of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from Karachi...
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Alima Khan warns of chaos if governor rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has called on the public to stand with PTI, warning that the party is...
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Sindh Assembly approves amendment to Letters and Succession Certificates Bill

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The Sindh Assembly has unanimously passed the Sindh Letters and Succession Certificate (Amendment) Bill, changing the procedure for issuing inheritance certificates in the province. The...
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Musadik Malik sounds alarm on pollution, flood losses at WWF conference

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed a conference organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to...
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Taiwan’s Contingency and Japan

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It seems that the Japanese government is intentionally making erroneous statements about Taiwan and escalating tensions in the Asia Pacific region which has various...
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China’s opening up decodes blueprint for shared global prosperity

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In an era well defined by geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic landscapes, one lesson from history remains constant that is openness fuels progress...
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Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas

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BEIJING: China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French...
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Customs seize 564 smuggled mobile phones at Karachi–Hyderabad toll plaza

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Pakistan Customs Enforcement seized 564 smuggled mobile phones from a non-custom-paid Toyota Land Cruiser intercepted at the Karachi–Hyderabad Toll Plaza, officials confirmed on Thursday. The...
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Islamabad Police Shut Down Cybercrime Wing, Transfer Officers to CTD

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The Islamabad Police have formally abolished their Cybercrime Wing, transferring all officers and constables from the unit to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), officials...
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Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic set $200 million trade target by 2027-28

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The Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov Nurgozhoevich led their respective sides at a delegation-level...
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Beena Masroor, veteran PTV actress and educator, passes away at 67

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Renowned Pakistan Television (PTV) actress Beena Masroor, known for her decades-long presence in Pakistani drama, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 67. Her...
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Anupam Kher Loses Over 900,000 Followers on X, seeks explanation from Elon Musk

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Indian actor Anupam Kher has reported a massive drop in his followers on the social media platform X, saying that more than 900,000 followers...
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Influencer Pyaari Maryam passes away during childbirth

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Pyaari Maryam, a well-known social media influencer admired for her gentle tone and captivating content, has passed away unexpectedly, leaving her followers in deep...
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Light rain and snow forecast in Northern area of Pakistan

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The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snowfall in northern areas of Pakistan starting December 5. According to the weather alert, a weak...
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Pakistan demands extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from UK

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Pakistan has formally requested the extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from the United Kingdom, stating that both individuals are “highly wanted” in...
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Pakistan sends additional relief assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwa

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In continuation of Pakistan’s support to the people of Sri Lanka following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa and in response to the...
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Pakistan to introduce new regulations for auto industry, tighten used car imports

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a detailed meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the...
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Pakistan, France discuss cooperation to strengthen human rights

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Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar to discuss cooperation in promoting and strengthening...
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Pakistan, Iran agree to resume Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul train this year

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Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, called on Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, in Islamabad today. Iranian Commercial Counsellor, Ms....
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Pakistan Railways outsources 3 schools to modernize education

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Pakistan Railways has taken a major step toward modernizing its educational institutions by outsourcing three key railway schools under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model,...
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35th National Games begin in Karachi with netball and multi-sport events

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The 35th edition of Pakistan’s National Games officially began in Karachi on Thursday, starting with a netball tournament at the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching...
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Inspector Aram Khan wins gold at World Powerlifting Championship 2025

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Inspector Aram Khan of Rawalpindi Police secured an international triumph by defeating Indian weightlifter Sapna to claim gold at the World Powerlifting Championship 2025...
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Salman Ali Agha Likely to Lead Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026

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Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha is expected to remain at the helm through the T20 World Cup 2026, following impressive performances and strong...
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Punjab lowers driving age to 16, tightens traffic enforcement

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Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced that the minimum driving age in the province has been reduced to 16 years as part of an...
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Punjab govt sets up steering committee to end child labour across province

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee aimed at eliminating forced child labour across the province,...
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Police seize over 41kg of hashish, arrest 32 drug suppliers in Rawalpindi

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In line with Punjab Chief Minister’s vision of a “Drug-Free Punjab,” Rawalpindi police have carried out a major crackdown across multiple police stations, arresting...
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Amna Yousuf’s engagement photos go viral, fans shower congratulations

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Rising Pakistani actress Amna Yousuf has stepped into a new phase of her personal life, as images from her engagement ceremony went viral across...
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Fazila Qazi urges modern brides to focus on marriage, not media hype

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Senior Pakistani actress Fazila Qazi has urged modern-day brides to shift their focus from excessive trend-following to the true purpose of marriage, cautioning that...
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Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan to feature in National Games javelin event

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Pakistan’s leading javelin stars Arshad Nadeem and Mohammad Yasir Sultan are poised to headline the athletics contests at the upcoming National Games, with both...
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Saim Ayub reclaims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

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Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has regained the No. 1 position in the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings, surpassing Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza as the International Cricket Council...
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Punjab govt allows kite flying after 25 years with strict rules

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The Punjab government has issued an ordinance allowing kite flying in the province after 25 years, with strict conditions and penalties to ensure safety....
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Spain women clinch Nations League Title with 3-0 victory over Germany

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Spain’s women’s football team lifted the Women’s Nations League title after a commanding 3-0 win over Germany in the second leg of the final...
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PM says to broadcast PIA privatization bids live on TV

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and...
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ISA seminar highlights Iqbal’s relevance for today’s youth

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The Information Service Academy (ISA) organized a seminar titled “The Contemporary Relevance of Iqbal’s Thought and the New Generation” at the ISA Auditorium, bringing...
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Pakistan discusses digital inclusion and disaster resilience with FCDO, GSMA delegation

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A high-level delegation comprising Louisa Odell, Innovation and Technology Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Michael Unwin, Strategic Partnership Lead, Technology &...
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UN Women Officials meet Human Rights Minister to discuss gender equality

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Christine Arab, UN Women Regional Director, accompanied by UN Women Country Representative Jamshed Qazi, called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam...
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Federal Committee reviews modernization of National Tariff Commission

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the 5th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee for the Modernization of...
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Three police officers martyred in terror attack on vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

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Three police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack targeting a police vehicle in the Paniala area near a degree college in Dera Ismail...
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Pakistan showcases films at 43rd Fajr Film Festival in Shiraz

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Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for Culture along with leading Pakistani filmmakers represented Pakistan in the 43rd Fajr Film Festival held in the historic...
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Pakistan urges D-8 states to strengthen regional trade, operationalise PTA

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking statement at the Fourth Meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council...
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Karachi Customs foil tax evasion, recover Rs167 million revenue

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The Karachi Customs Enforcement has prevented a major attempt to misdeclare imported goods, saving the federal revenue approximately Rs167 million. According to the Federal Board...
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FBR withdraws Rs2.3bn, ETPB faces severe financial crisis

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The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) is grappling with a deep financial crisis after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) withdrew a total of...
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Punjab Bar Council bans police entry into all district and tehsil bar premises

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The Punjab Bar Council has barred police personnel from entering all 43 district and 170 tehsil bar associations across the province, following the killing...
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Punjab govt decides FIRs to be filed against vehicle owners, not underage drivers

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The Punjab Traffic Police has announced a major policy shift, declaring that no FIR will be registered against underage drivers, and instead, criminal charges...
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Punjab govt approves ‘Chief Minister’s Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams’

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The Punjab government has approved the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams”, setting February 2026 as the deadline for...
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Lahore High Court allows foster parents to retain custody of 13-year-old

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The Lahore High Court has set aside a trial court ruling and handed a 13-year-old boy back to his foster parents, emphasising that a...
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244 students graduate at NUTECH’s 4th convocation

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The Federal Minister of Science & Technology, Khalid Magsi, attended the 4th Convocation of the National University of Technology (NUTECH) today, witnessing the graduation...
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Pakistani student wins top prize in Beijing’s Global Tech Innovation Pitch Competition

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BEIJING (Internews): A Pakistani doctoral researcher Awais Ahmad Siddiqi at Tsinghua University has secured first place in the Beijing Municipal Government’s Global Technological Innovation...
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CJ Lahore HC calls for awareness campaign before arresting underage drivers

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Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Alia Neelum, has expressed concern over the arrests of underage drivers for violating traffic laws. During a meeting...
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Pakistan’s trade deficit rises as imports climb and exports fall

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Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, driven by rising imports and declining exports,...
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India trying to block Pakistani dramas on Netflix: Farhan Saeed

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Pakistani actor and singer Farhan Saeed has claimed that India is attempting to restrict access to Pakistani dramas on Netflix due to their growing...
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Fire breaks out during social media star Rebeka Khan’s wedding

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Social media influencer and content creator Rebeka Khan officially tied the knot with Hussain Tareen last night, in a wedding that had already captured...
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Actors condemn authorities after child dies in manhole accident

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A tragic accident in Karachi claimed the life of three-year-old Ibrahim, who fell into an open manhole near Nipa Chowrangi while out shopping with...
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Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed manager of Pakistan U19 team

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the manager and mentor of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming ACC...
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Pakistan squad announced for Pro Hockey League opener

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Pakistan’s national hockey team has finalized its squad and officials for the first stage of the FIH Pro Hockey League. The team is scheduled...
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Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for T20 series ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Pakistan’s national cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match Twenty20 series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. The matches are...
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PSL to host London roadshow, attracts global investors

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to host a high-profile roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, aiming to showcase the...
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PM Shahbaz chairs working group on tax reforms and economic growth

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of working groups composed of private sector experts and business leaders to discuss reforms aimed at...
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India delays Pakistan’s humanitarian flight to Sri Lanka for over 60 hours

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India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face...
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Pakistan, Iran strengthen cultural ties in Tehran meeting

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, held a cordial meeting in Tehran with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance,...
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Pakistan seeks outcome-oriented cooperation with Japan in key sectors

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) jointly hosted the Pakistan Business Seminar 2025 at the Embassy of...
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Pakistan, Canada discuss GM Canola trade and regulatory efficiency

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, met with the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan. Also present...
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Pakistan’s new ambassador presents credentials to UAE President

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE including Shafqat Ali...
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2025 becomes worst year for terrorists since 2015, Reports say

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Pakistan witnessed a rise in terrorist incidents in November, with terrorists increasingly targeting civilians, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute for...
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KP CM, US consul discuss trade, investment, security cooperation

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a high-level meeting with US Consul General Thomas Eckert at the Chief Minister’s House, focusing on trade,...
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Assistant Commissioner, two policemen among four martyred in Bannu ambush

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A deadly gun attack claimed the lives of the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan and two police personnel, along with another civilian, when unidentified...
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Balochistan hit by worsening drought as cultivable land shrinks, experts warn

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Balochistan is facing an escalating environmental emergency, with unusually low rainfall pushing much of the province into a state of prolonged drought. Water management...
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Pakistan Railways approves major upgrade of Nokundi–Sibi track to support Reko Diq project

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In a move tied to the strategic importance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project, Pakistan Railways has decided to upgrade the 600-kilometre rail line...
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Balochistan to revamp school curriculum for new academic year

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The Balochistan Education Department has decided to introduce major changes to the school curriculum for the upcoming academic year, officials confirmed on Saturday. Under the...
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Japan’s letter to UN chief “full of erroneous views, hypocritical lies:” Chinese spokesperson

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BEIJING: Japan's letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is full of erroneous views and hypocritical lies, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on...
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JCP approves permanent appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb in SC

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The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The...
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China’s multi-trillion-yuan consumption sectors in the making

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BEIJING: A Beijing resident who provided Zhang as his surname recently took delight in the purchase of a new refrigerator model that came with...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces strict measures against fake news

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that individuals spreading fake news on social media, including from abroad, will face strict legal action. Speaking...
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Pakistan, Turkiye strengthen energy and mineral cooperation ahead of high-level visit

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, to...
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