9 h. ago CM Maryam sets record with most development projects in Punjab’s history: Azma

Punjab information minister highlights Rs10b relief for flood victims, Rs100b for farmers Says 16 key projects to be shared publicly for transparency and accountability Warns of defamation action against those spreading false propaganda LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had emerged as the […]

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16 h. ago US seeks UN approval for International Security Force in Gaza

WASHINGTON – The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seeking approval for the establishment of an International Security Force (ISF) in Gaza with a two-year mandate, Axios reported on Tuesday. The proposed force, described by US officials as an “enforcement force” rather than a peacekeeping mission, would […]

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29 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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30 h. ago PPP submits resolution in PA seeking constitutional protection for LGs

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader Ahmad Kundi on,Monday submitted an important resolution in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Secretariat seeking constitutional protection for the local government system in Pakistan. The resolution calls for an amendment to Article 140-A of the Constitution of Pakistan, recommending full political, administrative, and financial autonomy for local governments. According to […]

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35 h. ago Overseas community true ambassadors of Pakistan, playing a key role in economic stability: LCCI President

LAHORE: November 03— Overseas Pakistanis are the true ambassadors of Pakistan and are projecting the real image of our country to the world. Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis play a vital role in stabilizing the national economy, and it is due to these foreign inflows that Pakistan has been able to reduce its trade deficit. […]

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41 h. ago Media firms face backlash over donations to Trump’s East Wing project

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s plan to raze the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom has sparked criticism for news organizations whose corporate owners are among the project’s donors. Comcast, parent company of NBC News and MSNBC, has faced scrutiny on-air from its own commentators, while Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns […]

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43 h. ago Pakistan Navy’s first Chinese submarine to enter service next year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf revealed in an interview with China’s Global Times on Sunday. The deal, which will see eight submarines delivered by 2028, is reportedly worth up to $5 billion and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime defense and […]

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67 h. ago Malaysia launches ‘Investor Pass’ golden visa for global entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has introduced the Investor Pass, a new golden visa that allows international businesspeople to reside in Malaysia for up to one year, aiming to attract global investors and entrepreneurs to the country’s growing economy. The pass offers a streamlined application process with approval in just five […]

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3 d. ago Court extends physical remand of six NCCIA officers in bribery case

LAHORE — A court on Saturday approved a three-day extension of the physical remand for six officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) who were arrested on bribery charges. The decision, issued by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, followed a request from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which is investigating the officers’ alleged involvement […]

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3 d. ago Diddy faces new disturbing allegation involving Notorious B.I.G.’s shirt

NEW YORK: Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently serving a federal prison sentence, faces another shocking accusation following a newly surfaced police report obtained by PEOPLE. According to the report, a music producer alleged that in 2020, while working on a project with C.J. Wallace — the son of the late Notorious B.I.G. — Combs […]

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3 d. ago Maryam Nawaz launches ordinance to end land grabbing in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced decisive measures against land grabbing, declaring that “no one will now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab,” as the state will protect every citizen’s property rights like a mother safeguards her children. Chairing a high-level meeting, Maryam Nawaz approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance […]

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4 d. ago CM Maryam unveils landmark ordinance to protect landowners, end land grabbing

Punjab approves Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025 Punjab CM vows no one will now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab, saying DRCs to decide property cases within 90 days LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday announced a landmark step to protect citizens’ property rights, declaring that “no one will now snatch […]

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4 d. ago Punjab advancing toward a safer, smarter and cleaner future under ‘SPV’: IGP

Dr Usman Anwar says 33% drop in serious crimes credited to smart surveillance network Reviews Faisalabad Safe City Project and Police Khidmat Markaz, hails Safe Cities as key to crime control LAHORE/FAISALABAD: Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar on Thursday said that the Punjab Police is fast advancing under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s […]

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4 d. ago PM Shehbaz assures KP CM of Centre’s full cooperation against terrorism

PM performs groundbreaking of Daanish School, announces several development projects for Chitral Says federal government to address electricity tariff issues, include Chitral students in laptop scheme Pays tribute to armed forces and Air Force for safeguarding Pakistan’s frontiers Amir Muqam hails Shehbaz’s leadership for economic stability and national progress   CHITRAL/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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4 d. ago $25 million from Kuwait fuels Pakistan’s hydropower ambitions

Pakistan and Kuwait signed the second loan program for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. The agreement provides Pakistan with $25 million. Officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and WAPDA attended the signing. Fahad Hesham, Deputy Head of Mission at the Kuwaiti Embassy, represented Kuwait. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan goes digital: Smart meters to transform electricity services

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has launched a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), as part of its 2025–26 “Year of Customer Service Improvement” initiative. The project aims to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and transparency across the country’s power sector. A spokesperson from the Power Division […]

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4 d. ago Punjab moves to curb land mafia with new property protection law

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new legal framework to tackle land and property grabbing, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approving the Punjab Protection of Ownership and Immovable Property Ordinance 2025. The ordinance aims to protect citizens’ ownership rights and ensure swift action against individuals or groups involved in unlawful occupation of property. […]

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4 d. ago Internet services suspended across Quetta amid security concerns

Internet services were suspended across Quetta on Friday after the Balochistan government recommended the move due to heightened security concerns. The provincial Home Department formally requested the federal government to temporarily shut down internet access in the city to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain public safety. The decision comes amid growing security alerts and […]

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4 d. ago Scientists build climate ‘time machine’ in Amazon to study future earth

MANAUS – Deep in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, scientists have created a groundbreaking “climate time machine” to simulate the future atmosphere of Earth. The experiment, part of the AmazonFACE project, aims to study how tropical forests respond to rising carbon dioxide levels predicted for the coming decades. The findings are expected to play […]

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4 d. ago Punjab approves ordinance to end land grabbing disputes within 90 days

LAHORE – The Punjab government on Friday approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025, introducing a fast-track mechanism to curb land grabbing and unlawful possession of public property across the province. Chairing a high-level meeting on public ownership issues, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that land dispute cases in Punjab […]

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