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PFUJ honors Xinhua’s Jiang Chao with best foreign journalist of the decade award

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday conferred the “Best Foreign Journalist of the Decade in Pakistan (2015–2025)” award on Jiang...
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National wheat oversight committee meets to assess Rabi crop 2025-26

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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...
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National vaccine policy ready for PM’s approval: SAPM

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting on local manufacturing of vaccines, marking a...
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Pakistan, China renew commitment to strategic partnership

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their...
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PM orders high-level committee to crack down on property file fraud

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The federal government has decided to take strict action against fraud related to property files and plots, with the prime minister ordering the formation...
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Pakistan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at UN

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Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the United Nations...
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Planning Minister reviews Rs1 trillion power, hydel projects

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of critical...
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Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

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The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the Lahore High Court’s decision that had overturned a Sessions Judge’s order to transfer a case. According to court...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed appeals against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case, challenging the decision in...
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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), took oath on Monday, completing the court’s...
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Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

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Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over incidents of vandalism during Christmas and continued violence against Muslims in India, calling the persecution of minorities...
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty, offers help at UN

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi...
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OIC, Pakistan and 20 other states reject Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”

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The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan,...
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Islamabad to ban vehicles without M-Tag from January 1: says Mohsin Naqvi

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern...
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Punjab launches First “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars”

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Punjab has launched the country’s first and unique “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars,” attracting public attention by providing affordable, high-quality goods while offering street vendors...
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Pakistan’s diplomacy and defence restore its global standing: Report says

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Pakistan has restored its strategic importance at the global level by effectively leveraging its geographical location, defence capability and diplomacy, according to an analysis...
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Balochistan Govt’s 2025 performance shows mixed results

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As the year 2025 draws to a close, the overall performance of the Balochistan government reflects a mix of notable achievements and slow progress...
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Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, supports Somalia’s unity

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Pakistan has strongly condemned any attempts to undermine the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia, rejecting Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the so-called independence...
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SC to hear urgent cases only next week during judicial holidays

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted three benches for the upcoming judicial week, which begins on Monday, according to the court’s latest roster...
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Former Finance Minister, SBP Governor Dr. Shamshad Akhtar passes away

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Former Finance Minister and Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away. Her funeral prayers will be held tomorrow...
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Contempt petition filed against Maryam Nawaz, Azma Bukhari in LHC

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A contempt of court petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Provincial Information Minister Azma...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi to challenge toshakhana-ii verdict in IHC

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have prepared separate appeals to challenge the verdict announced against...
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pays first official visit to Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ruler...
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Lahore Anti-Terror Court awards 33-year sentence to PTI leader for May 9 violence

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LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has issued a detailed written verdict in two cases related to the May 9 violence in Gulberg, involving...
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Chief Justice reviews judicial infrastructure projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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The Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan chaired a high-level review meeting in Peshawar to advance...
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Pakistan issues demarche to UK over anti govt protest in Bradford

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Pakistan has issued a formal demarche to the acting British Deputy High Commissioner over an anti government protest held outside the Pakistani Consulate in...
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AJK forms public accounts committee, former minister appointed chairman

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he Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has established a six-member Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to oversee financial accountability in the region. Former Finance Minister...
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Pakistan calls on Britain to investigate threats to Army Chief

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The Pakistani government has written to the United Kingdom, urging action against social media accounts linked to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party that are...
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PM Shahbaz says Pakistan Armed Forces taught India a lasting lesson

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a lesson to India that it will remember for a lifetime. Addressing a...
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PM Shahbaz orders reforms to boost efficiency at Pakistan’s Ports

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce various port charges, introduce a transparent system for auctioning abandoned cargo, and establish separate yards...
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President Zardari pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday

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President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, on his birthday, remembering the conviction and hard...
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore $2 billion trade boost

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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan met with Alisher Tukhtaev the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to review...
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President Zardari extends warm Christmas greetings to Christian community

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On the joyous occasion of Christmas, President Asif Ali Zardari extended his warm greetings and sincere wishes to Christian citizens of Pakistan and to...
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Arif Habib announces plans to expand PIA fleet to 65 planes

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Prominent Pakistani businessman Arif Habib has announced plans to expand the fleet of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to 38 planes initially, and eventually to...
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Sindh approves Rs 1,018 billion development plans for FY 2025-26

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Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has approved development projects worth a total of Rs 1,018 billion under the...
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Federal Constitutional Court suspends Quetta local government elections

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The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a stay on the local government elections in Quetta on Wednesday. The hearing was conducted by a three-member bench...
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ECP hearing against KP CM Sohail Afridi Postponed to January 13

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Peshawar: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the hearing of a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Shehnaz Omar...
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Govt to earn Rs 55 billion from PIA privatization, says Adviser

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Adviser to the Privatization Commission, Muhammad Ali, along with Federal Minister for Information Ata Tarar, said at a press conference that the government prioritized...
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Digital media played key role during Pak-India tensions, Says Federal Minister

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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar has said that digital media played an effective and important role during the recent tensions between...
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Punjab CM says court stay will benefit land grabbers

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday reacted strongly to the suspension of a bill aimed at resolving long-pending property disputes within 90 days,...
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Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks among world’s top-performing markets

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Positive outcomes of the government’s economic reforms have begun to emerge in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ranking among the world’s best-performing...
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Usman Dar moves LHC to remove name from Exit Control List

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Former federal minister Usman Dar has approached the Lahore High Court seeking removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). A bench headed...
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Punjab moves to recognise visually impaired as persons with disabilities

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The Punjab government has decided to formally include visually impaired individuals in the official list of persons with disabilities, aiming to extend legal recognition...
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Erdogan attends commissioning of Pakistan Navy’s PNS Khyber

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The commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s second MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khyber, was held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Türkiye, with Turkish President Recep...
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Over Rs8,400 billion transferred to KP in 15 Years: Federal govt

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The federal government has informed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) that over Rs8,400 billion in funds have been released to the province over the past 15...
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Government aims to boost SME exports, create jobs: PM

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has emphasized that increasing exports is essential for Pakistan’s economic growth. Chairing a review meeting on national exports, the Prime...
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KP govt showcases high-tech innovations in health and education

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government held a high-end technology and product development exhibition at the Chief Minister’s House, showcasing local innovations in healthcare, education, and...
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Pakistan IT exports surge 19% in first five months of FY 2025-26

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Pakistan’s IT exports have shown remarkable growth, positioning the country as an emerging digital power in the region, thanks to effective policies by the...
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World Bank approves $700 Million for Pakistan’s inclusive development program

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The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under its multi-year Public Resources for Inclusive Development — Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA),...
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Asifa Bhutto inaugurates free cardiac hospital in Shaheed Benazirabad

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First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Shaheed Benazirabad,...
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Govt unveils plan to make Kohsar Complex clean and smoke-free

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The government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform the Kohsar Complex into a clean, green and smoke-free government facility, focusing on improved cleanliness,...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana-II case

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The Special Judge Central, Arjumand Shah sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in...
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Commerce Minister launches Pakistan’s first horticulture podcast

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday inaugurated the first-ever podcast series launched under the Ministry of Commerce, aimed at promoting innovation,...
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Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to strengthen cultural and media ties

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Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to enhance cooperation in cultural and media sectors and promote stronger public engagement between the two countries. Federal Information Minister...
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Atta Tarar says Toshakhana-II 17-year sentence to follow £190 million case term

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Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar confirmed that the 17-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana-II case against former PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife...
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Sindh govt seeks federal help to track Karachi extortionists abroad

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The Sindh government has written to the federal authorities seeking assistance in apprehending extortionists operating from abroad, following an increase in complaints from builders...
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Pakistan, Australia pledge to strengthen bilateral ties and trade

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Ambassador Tim Kane, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's...
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Pakistan urges global action against India over Indus Waters Treaty violations

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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has called on the international community to take urgent action against India over what Islamabad describes as...
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President Zardari welcomes UN report condemning India’s actions

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President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report issued by United Nations human rights experts, which raises serious concerns over India’s military actions against...
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KP CM blames federal govt for tribal district development delays

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the lack of development in tribal districts is due to the federal government’s failure...
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PM calls for removal of encroachments to improve urban infrastructure

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that cities and towns cannot be properly designed or provided with improved infrastructure unless encroachments are removed,...
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IHC approves early hearing plea in Khawaja Asif-Shaukat Khanum case

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The Islamabad High Court on Friday approved a request for early hearing filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against a sessions court verdict...
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ITF calls on PM to stop PIA privatisation

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The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to immediately stop the privatisation process...
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Federal Minister holds meeting on Chaman border trade challenges

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Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level consultative meeting with leaders, traders, and community representatives from Chaman District and the Chaman...
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KP launches work on circular rail project linking major cities

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Work has begun on the Circular Rail Project aimed at connecting major cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the provincial capital through a modern rail...
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Climate crisis now a core economic threat: (BIPP) report

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LAHORE: Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing economic and governance challenge for Pakistan, speakers warned at the launch...
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Shehbaz Sharif calls for wider use of RAAST platform

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to further accelerate efforts aimed at promoting a cashless economy across the country. The prime minister issued the...
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KP launches Host Programme to promote tourism, create jobs

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Host Programme under its home-stay initiative to promote tourism, generate employment for local communities and support economic...
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Crimes against women, children are red line, says Maryam Nawaz

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that crimes against children and women were her “red line” and pledged zero tolerance against...
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Punjab expands relief under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar loan scheme

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The Punjab government has announced additional facilities for beneficiaries of the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme, including rebates on early repayment of interest-free housing...
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Islamabad High Court removes Justice Tariq Jahangiri over degree issues

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The Islamabad High Court has declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri illegal and ordered his removal from office, citing issues with his...
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IMF rejects Pakistan’s request to remove GST on contraceptives

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s request to immediately remove the 18 percent GST on contraceptives, officials said. According to sources, the Federal...
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Armed Forces pay tribute to Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz

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The Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Baber Sidhu, and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tribute to...
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GB Assembly elections postponed amid harsh weather

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The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have been postponed due to severe weather conditions affecting the region. According to the Election Commission, an all-parties conference was held...
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Federal Minister calls for AI integration in education at Bahria University

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Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the AI Summit at Bahria University Islamabad as the Chief Guest, emphasizing that...
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World Bank lauds Pakistan’s efforts in resolving LNG challenges

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Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, to discuss...
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Pakistan, Kuwait explore new investment and energy cooperation

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Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Renewable Energy of Kuwait and Chairman of the...
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Power Minister Discusses Sector Reforms and Renewable Transition with ADB

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Leah Gutierrez, Director...
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NDMA dispatches 100 tons of relief goods for Palestine

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On the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday dispatched another consignment of humanitarian aid for...
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KP Chief Minister, Four MPAs declared proclaimed offenders

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An Islamabad court has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Soheil Afridi and four other members of the provincial assembly as proclaimed offenders in two...
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PM vows zero tolerance against terrorism on APS anniversary

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying decisive action would continue until the complete elimination of...
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Police constable among two martyred in attack on polio team

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Two people, including a police constable, were martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in the Tangi area of Salarzai...
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Sindh cabinet revises wheat release policy for 2025-26

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The Sindh cabinet has approved a revision of the wheat release policy for the fiscal year 2025–26, including a reduction in the official wheat...
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No room for ambiguity in fight against terrorism, says Interior Minister

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy, saying he saluted...
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PHC seeks larger bench on protective bail cases

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The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page written judgment on petitions filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking protective bail, recommending...
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KP CM doubles compensation for families of martyred security personnel

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Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has announced a significant increase in financial assistance for the families of security personnel martyred in what he...
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56.62 marlas of railway land recovered in Rawalpindi

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On the special directives of the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has successfully carried out a major anti-encroachment operation near...
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Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

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The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...
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Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

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The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...
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Pakistan Sets 11% Tax-to-GDP Target, Expands Tax Net to Key Sectors

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Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has set an 11 percent tax-to-GDP target and plans to bring real estate, agriculture,...
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Justice Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case, cites conflict of interest

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Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri on Monday raised objections to the bench headed by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Sarfraz...
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Court rejects Aleema Khan’s plea against indictment in Nov 26 Protest case

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan challenging the framing of charges against her in a...
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IHC uses “quo warranto,” tool against Judge after politicians

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For the first time in recent years, the legal tool of “quo warranto,” previously used against parliamentarians, is being invoked against a sitting judge...
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Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

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The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...
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Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

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The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...
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Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...
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Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...
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Turkish businesses eye expansion in Pakistan

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting today with a high-level Turkish business delegation....
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World Bank clears $400m loan for Pakistan

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The World Bank has approved a 400 million dollar loan for Pakistan, days after the IMF released its latest tranche for the country. In its...
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Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...
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