7 h. ago PIA operations ‘restored’ after strike causes delays to several int’l flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday said it has restored flight operations with some alternate arrangements after delays due to what it called a “strike” by the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP). However, the SAEP stated there was no strike from their side and the engineers were only adhering to mandatory safety and […]

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9 h. ago KP govt convenes ‘peace Jirga’ to evolve ‘unified strategy’ for restoring peace on Nov 12

CM Afridi, Junaid chair high-level meeting to finalise jirga plan to be in KP Assembly Says peace, not politics, is province’s top priority, warn against tampering with NFC award 20 parties, bar representatives, ex-governors to attend the moot as Afridi reaches to Achakzai and Raja Nasir PESHAWAR: Amid escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law […]

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19 h. ago Karachi erupts after dumper kills man, injures wife; truck set on fire

KARACHI – Citizens in Karachi set a garbage dumper truck ablaze late Monday night after it fatally hit a motorcyclist and injured his wife on Nishtar Road, police said. The tragedy quickly escalated into violence when shots were fired at the crowd during the chaos. According to South DIG Syed Asad Raza, 23-year-old Shahzeb Shahid […]

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33 h. ago Port Qasim to undergo overhaul to drive half of $100bn revenue target

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday said that Port Qasim will undergo major modernisation to help generate at least half of Pakistan’s $100 billion revenue target, highlighting its expanding role as a key industrial and trade hub. Speaking as chief guest at a ceremony marking Port Qasim’s recognition as the […]

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61 h. ago CM Afridi vows to make KP a model of justice, merit and good governance

KP CM says PTI politics rooted in rule of law, service, pledging transparency, and a people-friendly administration Attock delegation of 500 workers, 60 LG chairmen meets KP CM, reaffirming support PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has said that the essence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) politics lies in justice, rule of law and public […]

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65 h. ago Global maritime leaders gather in Karachi to boost blue economy

The Pakistan International Maritime Conference opened at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s maritime industry and expanding its blue economy. The grand event brought together leading global maritime stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to explore Pakistan’s vast coastal and oceanic potential. The conference aims to highlight investment opportunities in shipbuilding, port […]

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66 h. ago FIR lodged against young doctors for assaulting AMS at Services Hospital

LAHORE – Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against several young doctors of Services Hospital for allegedly assaulting Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS) Dr. Shakeel Sarwar. According to details, the FIR has been lodged at Shadman Police Station against Dr. Ali Iqbal, Mudassar Malik, Nadir Baloch, and others. Read More: Indian doctors strike over violence from […]

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3 d. ago Dock workers strike escalates at Bangladesh’s Chattogram port

Around 200 dock workers have intensified a strike at Chattogram, Bangladesh’s largest port, protesting the interim government’s plan to lease operating licenses to foreign companies. The walkout, which began in October with a smaller number of participants, has grown amid concerns over job security and management changes. The interim administration is negotiating agreements with UAE-based […]

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4 d. ago Hurricane leaves causes massive destruction in Jamaica and Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE/KINGSTON/HAVANA – The death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 49 on Thursday after the Category 5 storm tore through the northern Caribbean, devastating Jamaica and Haiti before moving toward Bermuda. The storm, one of the strongest on record in the Atlantic, caused widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage across multiple nations. Haitian authorities […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue ceasefire as Istanbul talks gain traction

Next high-level meeting set for November 6 to finalise peace framework Joint mechanism to monitor the ceasefire and penalize violations agreed in principle Türkiye, Qatar praised for mediating breakthrough after week-long stalemate   ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early Friday morning to extend the ongoing ceasefire, marking a cautious step toward de-escalation after weeks of […]

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5 d. ago Punjab launches massive drive to enforce minimum wages, worker safety

The Punjab Labour and Human Resource Department has launched a province-wide campaign to ensure the strict enforcement of minimum wages and the Punjab Occupational Safety and Health Act 2019 across all workplaces. The initiative aims to protect workers’ rights, ensure workplace safety, and promote fair compensation in line with the directives of Chief Minister Maryam […]

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5 d. ago Israel reaffirms Gaza ceasefire despite deadly airstrikes killing 104

CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Israel on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, even as it launched retaliatory airstrikes that killed 104 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. The escalation followed the death of an Israeli soldier in what Israel described as an attack by gunmen in a designated buffer zone. Read More: Israel […]

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5 d. ago Trump orders of US nuclear weapons testing ahead of Xi meeting

SEOUL: US President Donald Trump has announced the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, marking a sharp escalation in global nuclear tensions just hours before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. In a post on his social platform Truth Social, Trump said he had directed the Department of Defence to […]

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6 d. ago Prince William threatens action against Prince Andrew’s children as tensions over Royal lodge escalate

Tensions between Prince William and his uncle, Prince Andrew, have escalated over the Royal Lodge residence, with reports suggesting that William allegedly threatened to take extreme action against Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. In a recent episode of the News Agents podcast, journalist Emily Maitlis claimed that William met with the princesses and […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to deepen defence cooperation, counter disinformation threats

CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad meets Bangladesh Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka Both sides review regional security and evolving global defence landscape Leaders agree to expand training, joint exercises and counter-terror collaboration RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), on an official visit to the People’s Republic of […]

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7 d. ago Pakistani head of SAARC Body beaten up by staff in Bangladesh

SARSO DG Dr Shahzad Afzal under treatment at a Dhaka hospital with multiple bruises and rib fractures He describes assault as planned attempt to humiliate or even kill him, citing internal resistance and alleged collusion among staff with external elements within SAARC Secretariat   ISLAMABAD: In a shocking incident, a senior Pakistani officer heading a […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to bolster defence and security cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), while on an official visit to Bangladesh, called on Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and discussed a range of issues with him. According to a statement issued by the ISPR on Monday, General Sahir Mirza also held detailed meetings […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh strengthen defence and security cooperation

Pakistan and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence and security cooperation during the official visit of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza to Dhaka. The visit underscored both nations’ shared resolve to deepen military collaboration amid evolving regional and global security challenges. The discussions reflected a mutual desire […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost defence and security cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s top military leadership have agreed to enhance defence and security collaboration between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. During an official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff […]

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9 d. ago US treasury secretary signals deal with China on rare earths, soybeans

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signalled a deal with China to avoid escalating a tariff-fueled trade war — just days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. In an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” Bessent said the US threat of a 100 percent tariff hike on Chinese goods had effectively […]

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