9 h. ago Launch of riot management police brings a new dimension to modern governance: CM Maryam

First batch of Riot Management Police includes 5,000 personnel, out of which 3,000 completed training LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has established Pakistan’s first-ever dedicated Riot Management Police Force, marking a major milestone in law enforcement and crowd control in the province. The new force has been created within the Punjab Police framework to […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan to deepen legal and judicial cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, undertook an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in the legal and judicial sectors. A key highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Law and Justice of Pakistan and the Ministry […]

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12 h. ago PM Shehbaz: Fired corrupt officers despite countrywide pressure

ISLAMABAD, July 12 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that he dismissed several corrupt and incompetent officers from top government posts despite receiving “calls from across the country” requesting favors. Speaking to students at the Uraan Pakistan Summer Internship Program, he emphasized that his government would not tolerate corruption, no matter the pressure. […]

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12 h. ago Aurat march slams Jami’s conviction, calls defamation laws a threat to survivors

Aurat March has strongly condemned the conviction of filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood, also known as Jami, under Pakistan’s criminal defamation laws. In a statement shared on Instagram, the women’s rights group called the laws a “powerful tool to silence survivors of sexual violence and their allies.” The group further said, “Jami’s conviction under these unjust laws […]

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12 h. ago Alizeh Shah calls out married male actors: “They wear wedding rings like jewelry”

Actress Alizeh Shah has sparked new debate in the entertainment industry with a cryptic but pointed remark about married male actors. Taking to Instagram, the Ehd-e-Wafa star hinted that many in showbiz do not take their marital commitments seriously — particularly the men. In her brief story, Alizeh wrote: “Half of the married men in […]

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12 h. ago IHC slams excise department for unlawful seizure of teacher’s car

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the Excise Department’s confiscation of a schoolteacher’s car illegal, sharply criticising the department for abusing its authority and neglecting legal procedures. Justice Sarfraz Ejaz Ishaq Khan, in a detailed judgment issued on July 11, ruled that the department violated mandatory rules while seizing and using the vehicle for […]

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12 h. ago Behroopia writer Rida Bilal slams team for twisting her script

Screenwriter Rida Bilal has spoken out against the ongoing TV drama Behroopia, claiming the show no longer represents her original script. In a blunt Instagram post, Rida said her writing has been changed without her consent, and she can no longer stay silent. “The story that’s airing now is not mine,” she wrote, calling out […]

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13 h. ago Syed Mohammed Ahmed leads call for reform in showbiz payments

Veteran actor Syed Mohammed Ahmed has openly criticised the growing problem of delayed payments in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. In a recent video shared on Instagram, he voiced the emotional and financial pressure actors face while waiting months to be paid for their work. He said most production houses treat actors unfairly, often forcing them to […]

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14 h. ago “Serve or step aside”: PM Shehbaz sends strong message on governance

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that failure to serve the nation will not go unaccounted for. He made these remarks while addressing students selected for the Uraan Pakistan summer scholars program in Islamabad. The PM praised the initiative, calling it a great step to connect with youth across the country. He shared his […]

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14 h. ago PTI stands firm: Imran Khan’s sons will come back to Pakistan

Islamabad: Senior PTI leader and lawyer Salman Akram Raja stated on Saturday that Imran Khan’s sons, Suleman and Qasim, have a legal and moral right to return to Pakistan. “It is their fundamental right, and they will come back,” he told reporters outside KP House in Islamabad. The remarks came during a luncheon held in […]

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15 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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29 h. ago Legal cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan to be expanded

A Pakistani delegation led by Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, is visiting Azerbaijan to strengthen relations between the two countries in the legal field. As part of the visit, the delegation visited the Alley of Honors, paying tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev and laying a wreath at his tomb. They […]

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29 h. ago President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for both countries called on him here. The president, in a meeting with Pakistan’s designated Ambassador to Czech Republic Shahryar Akbar Khan, said that the Czech Republic was an important partner for Pakistan […]

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32 h. ago Addressing population growth, climate change crucial to accelerate pace of uplift: CM

CM Maryam Nawaz says uncontrolled population growth rate has become root cause of many economic and social problems LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday stated that the burden of population can become a huge threat to a country’s resources, emphasizing that Pakistan can accelerate the pace of development by combating climate change and […]

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32 h. ago Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along

KUALA LUMPUR: China and the United States should work together to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his hope that the […]

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33 h. ago Naqvi dismisses rumors of Zardari’s removal, denies COAS leadership change speculation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the potential removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless and false. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Naqvi reaffirmed the unity between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, asserting that no discussions or intentions existed […]

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35 h. ago KP Governor seeks Iranian support to ease pilgrimage challenges at the border

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday called on the Iranian government to provide special attention to Pakistani pilgrims, particularly those traveling from Dera Ismail Khan, to address the challenges they face at the Pakistan-Iran border. His request comes amid growing concerns about the difficulties faced by pilgrims on their journey to […]

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35 h. ago Senate stakes high: PPP courts Fazlur Rehman for KP power play

Political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of the upcoming Senate elections. On Friday, a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a crucial meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political scenario and explore possible cooperation. The meeting included key figures like KP […]

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36 h. ago Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months, leaving little time for industry-wide adjustments. Even with the delay, analysts are warning of serious consequences. […]

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38 h. ago Punjab assembly deadlock eases as speaker, suspended lawmakers agree to continue talks

LAHORE – Talks between the Punjab Assembly Speaker and 26 suspended opposition lawmakers resumed on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations over the ongoing disqualification reference. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, was held at the Punjab Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Suspended lawmakers were led by […]

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