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Constitutional Court halts ECP proceedings against MNA Sohail Sultan

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The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from proceeding with the disqualification case against National Assembly member Sohail...
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Supreme Court restores right to timely promotion for govt employees

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The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major ruling on the promotion of government employees, restoring the right of eligible officers to be promoted...
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Interior Minister inaugurates real-time passport monitoring system ‘Shukra’

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday visited the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, where he formally inaugurated a modern monitoring system, “Shukra,”...
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NA committee angry over absence of housing minister, secretary

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A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, was postponed on Monday after the...
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Supreme Court declares second marriage without consent illegal

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the consent of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is...
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Pakistan, Somalia abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders

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President Asif Ali Zardari met Somali Interior Minister Ali Yousuf, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and witnessing the signing of an agreement...
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SBP governor warns cyber threats at rise amid global tensions,

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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has warned that cyber threats are on the rise amid shifting geopolitical conditions, with hackers becoming...
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President Zardari approves confirmation of additional high court judges

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President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the confirmation and extension of tenure for additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore, and Peshawar High...
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MQM demands Karachi be placed under federal control

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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that Karachi be placed under federal control, calling for the city to be administered directly by the...
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Punjab launches Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, introducing electric vehicles for police patrolling for the first time in the...
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National Assembly passes Elections Act Amendment 2026

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The National Assembly has passed a bill to further amend the Elections Act 2017, under which the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 will come into...
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Finance Minister announces plans for dollar, euro, sukuk, and panda bonds

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Pakistan is preparing to return to the global bond market after a four-year hiatus. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Bloomberg during the World...
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Pakistan, Japan hold 8th government–business dialogue in Tokyo

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The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo, marking the first convening of the Joint Dialogue in...
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Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to expanding agricultural trade

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Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting today with His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic...
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Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

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Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...
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Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

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ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...
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ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...
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PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

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A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...
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Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

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Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...
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Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

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The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...
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Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

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Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...
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Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...
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Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

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Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...
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PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...
China

Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on Friday for the second time in less than three months, in a...
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Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

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Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...
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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

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Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...
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Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

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A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...
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Pakistan–Japan govt–business dialogue held in Tokyo after four years

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The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo on Friday, marking the first convening of the Dialogue...
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PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...
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PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...
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JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...
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President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

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President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...
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Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

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A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...
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Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

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Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...
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Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

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High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...
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Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...
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Aurangzeb says Rs1 trillion wasted annually in state-owned entities

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Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that interest payments on debt remain the government’s largest expenditure, while inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises...
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Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...
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PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

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Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...
China

China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

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BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...
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Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

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Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...
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Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

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The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...
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KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

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The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...
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Sudanese gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly 3 yrs of war

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Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday announced the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the outbreak...
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Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

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Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...
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New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

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Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...
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Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...
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Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

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Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...
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Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

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Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...
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Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

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Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...
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PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...
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Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

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Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...
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Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

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The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...
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KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

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The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...
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Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

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The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...
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Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

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The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...
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Pakistan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing...
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11 terrorists killed in separate intelligence-based operations in NW Pakistan

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Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
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Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi, preps for January 11 Mazar-e-Quaid rally

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed...
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Interior Minister Orders Tough Action Against Human Smugglers

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the...
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PM directs to distribute Ramadan aid through digital system

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public,...
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Balochistan cabinet approves electric bike scheme for public

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The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through...
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PA standing committee approves Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2025

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The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Beijing Police College, observes high-tech training

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed...
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Committee reviews Diamer-Bhasha Dam victims’ complaints, prioritizes agreements

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A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer...
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Commerce Minister highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery at ABC meeting

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger...
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Global mayors eye cooperation in ice and snow economy

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HARBIN: As mayors from around the world jointly lit the torch marking the opening of a dialogue event in Harbin, capital of northeast China's...
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Six civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Al-Zubaidi’s hometown

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Saudi airstrikes early Wednesday killed at least six people in the hometown of Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Yemen's...
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DG ISPR says 2,597 terrorists killed in 2025 counter-terrorism operations

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Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday that at least 2,597 terrorists were killed in more...
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Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker cabinet sworn in ahead of elections

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Twelve ministers of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government were sworn in on Tuesday at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the official formation of the...
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Federal Govt launches telemedicine to reduce hospital crowds

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Pakistan has officially launched a telemedicine system aimed at reducing overcrowding in major hospitals. The first health care center under the initiative was inaugurated...
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Govt plans electricity relief using capital power levy

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The federal government of Pakistan is preparing to provide additional relief to electricity consumers through a new plan aimed at reducing electricity tariffs. Under...
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PTI founder’s lawyer demands court appearance in May 9 cases

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Counsel for the PTI founder, Faisal Malik, on Tuesday demanded that his client be produced before the anti-terrorism court in connection with the May...
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Pakistan, China unveil logo for 75th anniversary celebrations

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BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) / Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, together with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, jointly unveiled the logo...
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PM urges boost for SMEs to increase exports

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold significant potential to boost national exports and drive economic growth. The Prime Minister...
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Right to Self-Determination Day

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

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

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The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday conducted the initial hearing in cases concerning the super tax, marking the first appearance of corporate lawyer Makhdoom...
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Govt introduces new monitoring framework for PPP projects’ financial risks

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The government has introduced a new monitoring framework to track financial risks associated with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, fulfilling a commitment made to the...
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Pakistan, China strengthen ties in foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue

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BEIJING (Internews): Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) / Foreign Minister (FM) of Pakistan senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar co-chaired the 7th Round of the Pakistan–China Foreign...
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Police, CTD repel rocket attack on Tunsa checkpost

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

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

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major shift toward public-private partnerships (PPP) for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roads, housing,...
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Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to deepen all-weather strategic partnership

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BEIJING (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister of Pakistan senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the Executive Vice Premier of China, Ding Xuexiang, in Beijing...
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President signs CDA Amendment Bill 2025 into law

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

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Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Taimur Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defense...
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JUI-F calls for immediate appointment of opposition leaders in NA, Senate

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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for the immediate appointment of opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and the Senate, while also offering...
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Pakistan welcomes Riyadh talks on Yemen, stresses peaceful resolution

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Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for progress in a...
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Delays in May 9 cases denying justice, says Sheikh Rashid

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Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take up the pending appeals of accused persons in...
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Parliamentary Panel shortlists two candidates for PEMRA Chairperson

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A parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has shortlisted two candidates for the position of PEMRA Chairman. According to sources, the...
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Finance Minister praises FBR as tax revenues hit historic high

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Pakistan recorded the highest-ever tax collection for the month of December, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1,427.1 billion in December 2025,...
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Govt plans ordinance to amend Islamabad LG law

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Local government elections in the federal capital are likely to be delayed once again, as the government has decided to introduce an ordinance to...
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Adil Raja, others given multiple life terms over anti-state content

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

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

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Pakistan and India have exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, officials confirmed on Thursday. The exchange was conducted under the...
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Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners to New Delhi

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The Government of Pakistan on Thursday handed over a list of 257 Indian prisoners, including 58 civilians and 199 fishermen, to the Indian High...
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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces Karachi visit on January 9

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that he will visit Karachi on January 9, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Afridi, who recently completed a...
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SIFC reforms begin delivering results, says Planning Minister

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

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Pakistan Railways’ freight sector has recorded a historic performance by generating Rs17 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal...
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