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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Senate releases 51-point agenda featuring 21 legislative bills

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The Senate has issued a comprehensive 51-point agenda for its upcoming session, outlining an extensive list of legislative actions, including the presentation, approval and...
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ANF seizes 2.2 tons of smuggled narcotics in countrywide crackdown

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Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of major operations across the country, seizing more than 2,296 kilograms of narcotics and arresting...
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Inspection finds all milk samples unsafe for consumption in Karachi

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The Sindh High Court has received a detailed report on the quality of milk in Karachi, revealing that samples tested were unsafe for human...
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Pakistan announces recruitment of medical staff for Hajj 2026

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced plans to recruit medical professionals to serve Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 2026. The ministry will hire a...
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Reko Diq to revolutionise Pakistan’s mineral sector, CCP releases detailed report

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Pakistan’s mineral sector is set for a major transformation as the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report outlining the far-reaching...
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Punjab and Balochistan schools set winter holiday schedules

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Education authorities in Punjab and Balochistan have announced the winter holiday schedule for schools across the two provinces. In Punjab, winter vacations will commence...
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ATC orders defreeze of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Namal University accounts

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the defreezing of bank accounts belonging to Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Namal University. The decision came...
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Islamabad High Court declares winter holidays for district courts

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The Islamabad High Court has announced the winter holidays schedule for district courts in the capital. The notification, issued by Registrar Muhammad Yar Walana...
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Sindh extends rangers’ deployment in Karachi for another year

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The Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has approved the extension of Pakistan Rangers’ deployment in Karachi for an additional year,...
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Suicide attack martyres police officer, Injures five in Lakki Marwat

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A suicide attack targeted a police mobile in Lakki Marwat, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to five others, authorities confirmed....
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Aleema Khan’s request denied, Section 7 ATA upheld by Court

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected Aleema Khan’s request to remove terrorism charges under Section 7 ATA in the Sadiqabad case, affirming...
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KP introduces new registration form for transgender community

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Social Welfare Department has introduced a new registration form for transgender individuals, aiming to facilitate their inclusion in official records and...
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CM Punjab launches phase two of Lahore development plan

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Punjab Chief Minister Mariam Nawaz Sharif officially launched Phase Two of the Lahore Development Plan, marking a new phase in the city’s urban transformation....
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Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress of key infrastructure projects in Islamabad

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Major infrastructure projects in Islamabad, including the T-Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass, and Faizabad Interchange remodeling, are approaching completion, with construction work accelerated in...
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KP Govt orders inquiry into alleged Haripur by-election rigging

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a formal inquiry into complaints of alleged rigging in the recent by-election held in Haripur’s NA-18...
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Investigation reveals Afghan nationals behind Peshawar FC HQ suicide attack

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Investigations into the suicide bombings at the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar are ongoing, with authorities confirming that all three attackers held Afghan...
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Pakistan rejects UN Human Rights statement on 27th Constitutional Amendment

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Pakistan has expressed strong rejection of what it described as a baseless statement by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human...
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FBR seizes illegal cigarettes, seals factory in Mardan

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 62 cartons of illegal cigarettes and sealed a cigarette factory in Mardan during a raid conducted...
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Govt releases Rs43bn in development funds for MNAs under SAP

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The federal government has released Rs43 billion in development funds to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from the treasury benches under the Sustainable...
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Pakistan sends 100 tons of relief aid, USAR team to flood-hit Sri Lanka

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Pakistan has initiated a large-scale humanitarian relief mission to support Sri Lanka after devastating floods, following direct instructions from the Prime Minister. The National...
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Punjab launches mobile camera link to safe city for emergency response

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Under the “Safe Punjab Vision,” the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a new feature allowing citizens’ mobile phones to act as live...
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Police rescue 14-year-old girl in Lahore kidnapping case

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Police in Lahore successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl who was abducted while on her way to school, recovering her from the Chunghi Amarsidhu area. Authorities...
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Agricultural University professor arrested over sexual harassment allegations

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The District Police Officer (DPO) of Vehari, Muhammad Afzal, has taken notice of a sexual harassment scandal at Faisalabad Agricultural University’s Burewala campus, leading...
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Balochistan launches early warning system to curb school dropouts

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The Balochistan Education Department has introduced an Early Warning System to identify and support students at risk of dropping out of school. According to officials,...
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Punjab govt orders color-coded bins for waste segregation

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The Punjab government has issued directives for the use of color-coded waste bins across markets, shopping malls, commercial centers, government offices, and educational institutions,...
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Punjab govt returns land rights to 1,005 families in two days

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The Punjab government has resolved 1,005 land cases in just two days under the new Property Ordinance, restoring ownership rights to families who had...
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Supreme Court rules divorce only effective after 90 days

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Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has ruled that under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, any form of divorce, including triple...
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NAB proposes digital “one-click” system to curb housing fraud

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Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has proposed a “digital one-click disclosure” system aimed at eliminating fraud and irregularities in the private housing and cooperative...
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Govt departments owe nearly Rs 3 trillion in electricity bills

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Ministries, divisions, and other government departments across Pakistan collectively owe almost Rs 2.7 trillion in unpaid electricity bills, according to data provided by the...
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Malaysia’s Qari wins Pakistan’s first International Quran Recitation Competition

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The inaugural International Quran Recitation Competition concluded in Islamabad, attracting participants from 37 countries. The prize distribution ceremony at the Convention Center began with...
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Petition Filed to Identify May 9 Attackers Via PFSA, NADRA

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A petition has been filed seeking forensic verification and identification of suspects involved in the May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, with the...
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Supreme Court rules custodial torture, extrajudicial killings can never be justified

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that custodial torture, inhumane treatment and extrajudicial killings are unjustifiable under any circumstance, ruling that such acts...
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FIA books 71 FTO officials in massive stamp-paper fraud

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Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme inside the Federal Treasury Office (FTO) Islamabad, exposing years of alleged manipulation, fake...
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Pakistan calls for strengthened regional connectivity at 29th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity during the 29th Meeting of the ECO Council...
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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomes IFAC President to Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The strategy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw from key assembly committees is beginning to affect public interest, with the Public Accounts Committee-I (PAC-I)...
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