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Pakistan, ADB sign $257 million deals for STEM and nursing reforms in Punjab

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The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed two programs: i) the Responsive, Ready, and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...
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Pakistan, Yemen discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with H.E. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi today in Islamabad for a constructive discussion on enhancing Pakistan–Yemen trade...
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Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...
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Pakistan, EU step up fight against illegal migration

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Berner, to discuss measures against...
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Pakistan’s glaciers under threat by mining, climate change: Senator warns

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Pakistan’s mountains and glaciers are facing growing threats from mining, drilling, and climate change, warned Senator Sheri Rahman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples...
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global heritage protection at ICCROM assembly

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Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 34th General Assembly of the International Centre for the...
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Meta delegation meets Pakistan IT Minister to discuss digital safety

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A high-level delegation from Meta called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital safety,...
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IMF releases $1.2 Billion to Pakistan amid economic reforms

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Pakistan, confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. Officials said $1 billion of the tranche...
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Former Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for multiple misconduct charges

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The Field General Court Martial has sentenced Faiz Hameed, the former Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for...
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CM KP Sohail Afridi criticizes federal govt corruption, announces university initiatives

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that corrupt elements in federal government have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse,...
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Punjab sets May deadline for major beautification drive

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a February-to-May completion window for the first phase of the province-wide beautification plan, as officials briefed...
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Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years by military court

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Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence by a military court, the...
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Pakistan, Tunisia hold fourth round of bilateral political consultations in Tunis

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Pakistan and Tunisia convened the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Tunis, bringing renewed focus to strengthening ties across political, economic and security...
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Pakistan and Türkiye explore deeper cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors

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Pakistan and Türkiye have moved toward deeper collaboration in aviation, defence manufacturing, and high-tech industries as a high-level Turkish delegation met Federal Minister for...
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Anti-Terrorism court orders seizure of Alima Khan’s surety bonds

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of bail bonds for political activist Alima Khan after she failed to appear in...
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Chief Justice hosts festive cake ceremony for christian employees

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The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association...
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Pakistan launches national roadmap to formalize SMEs and workers

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The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), has launched the...
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BISRP beneficiaries to receive payments via digital wallets from March 2026

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The Government of Pakistan has announced that one crore beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will start receiving payments directly at home...
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Pakistan, UK sign new agreement to expand cooperation on climate change

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Pakistan and the United Kingdom have finalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint action on climate change. The pact was signed in...
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Islamabad Court issues arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Azadi March cases

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A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases linked...
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Police disperse PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail after water cannon used

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Police dispersed a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in near the Adiala Jail checkpoint on Tuesday after tensions rose between security personnel and party workers protesting...
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Pakistan, Indonesia Sign Seven Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including higher education, health, trade, and anti-drug measures on Tuesday....
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Pakistan pledges USD 639.54 million for global polio eradication at Abu Dhabi event

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, represented Pakistan at the High-Level Pledging Moment for Polio Eradication held today in...
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Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry underscored the pressing need for enhanced regional cooperation to confront worsening climate-driven challenges during a...
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Karachi Mayor opens key development projects in Surjani Town

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Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated a series of development projects in Surjani Town’s Union Councils 38 and 39, including the restoration of...
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Punjab Assembly approves Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025

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The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025 with a majority vote, bringing a key shift to the leadership structure...
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Pakistan lauds Azerbaijan’s leadership role in OIC cultural festival

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, has said that Pakistan takes great pride in Azerbaijan’s leadership in hosting the...
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Coordinator to PM on Climate Change outlines Pakistan’s carbon market plans

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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam said on Tuesday that Pakistan is pushing ahead with plans to establish a...
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Punjab to launches special cards for cancer and cardiac patients

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The Punjab government has decided to introduce special cards for cancer and cardiac patients, officials said. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired...
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No meetings to be allowed with Imran Khan after law violations: Federal Information Minister

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Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, has said that following any violation of the law, there is zero possibility of anyone meeting former Prime...
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CDS Asim Munir warns of swift response to any threats against Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff and Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned that any aggression against Pakistan...
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir receives guard of honour as Pakistan’s first CDS

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A ceremony of Guard of Honour was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, following his appointment as...
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President Zardari blames India for stalled SAARC progress

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President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been largely inactive for the past 11 years...
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Abid Sher Ali elected senator unopposed

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Abid Sher Ali, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been elected senator unopposed in the Punjab by-election. The vacant Senate seat was left...
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Punjab police foil RAW-linked terror plot, arrest 12 suspects

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Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot, arresting 12 suspected militants allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in raids...
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Pakistan needs smaller provinces for better governance, says Federal Minister

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Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has once again called for the creation of multiple new provinces across Pakistan, arguing that smaller administrative units would...
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WA Minister, GE Vernova explore hydropower and energy storage opportunities

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy...
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WAIPA applauds Pakistan’s Investment Minister for Sharjah conference impact

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The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has extended profound appreciation to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh for his impactful...
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Pakistan pledges support for Sudan’s health sector development

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Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, held a high-level meeting with a Sudanese delegation led by the Federal Secretary of Health of Sudan. The...
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Romina Khurshid Alam calls for climate investment in Balochistan

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Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, today addressed the Conference on Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience...
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Punjab Assembly praises CDS Syed Asim Munir in resolution

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Punjab Assembly member Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has submitted a congratulatory resolution honoring Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed...
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Visit Pakistan on 8-9 December

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At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will undertake an...
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Pakistan condemns Indian Minister’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks

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Pakistan has categorically rejected and condemned the recent comments made by India’s External Affairs Minister, describing them as “highly inflammatory, baseless and irresponsible.” On media...
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CM Punjab orders acceleration of development work in Ravi City

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to speed up development work in Ravi City, emphasizing the timely completion of ongoing projects. The...
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Pakistan and Egypt agree on new economic partnership framework

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Pakistan and Egypt have agreed on a joint economic roadmap aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation, officials confirmed. The development was facilitated...
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Pakistan offers lucrative opportunities for U.S. investors, says Ambassador

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Pakistan is presenting “profitable opportunities” for U.S. entrepreneurs, particularly in IT, energy, and minerals sectors, said Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan’s envoy to the...
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12 India-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan operation

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Pakistan security forces killed 12 India-backed terrorists in a targeted operation in Qalat district, Balochistan, officials confirmed. The operation was based on intelligence about...
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Taiwan is inalienable part of China’s territory: SCO Secretary-General

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BEIJING: The government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable...
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Punjab Govt launches crackdown on loudspeakers, one-dish rule violations at weddings

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

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Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari has announced ambitious plans to make Pakistan’s power sector fully digital, transparent, and consumer-friendly, while...
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PM Shehbaz offers support to Malaysia after devastating floods

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

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

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

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The government has decided to tighten its crackdown on individuals attempting to travel abroad using fake documents, as well as against the networks facilitating...
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Alima Khan warns of chaos if governor rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

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

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed a conference organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to...
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Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas

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BEIJING: China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French...
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Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic set $200 million trade target by 2027-28

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The Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov Nurgozhoevich led their respective sides at a delegation-level...
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Pakistan demands extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from UK

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Pakistan has formally requested the extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from the United Kingdom, stating that both individuals are “highly wanted” in...
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Pakistan, France discuss cooperation to strengthen human rights

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

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

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Pakistan Railways has taken a major step toward modernizing its educational institutions by outsourcing three key railway schools under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model,...
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Punjab govt sets up steering committee to end child labour across province

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee aimed at eliminating forced child labour across the province,...
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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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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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Pakistan showcases films at 43rd Fajr Film Festival in Shiraz

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

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking statement at the Fourth Meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council...
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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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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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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, 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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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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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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Pakistan, Egypt explore enhanced industrial and investment cooperation

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a productive meeting today with Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, one of...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 to explore more women led entrepreneurship, skill development: Minister BOI

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Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a landmark meeting today with the Chairperson of NAVTCC, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Executive...
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