48 m. ago PTI spokesperson blasts jail conditions, rising inflation, and targeting

PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly criticized the Adiala Jail authorities on Thursday, accusing them of violating court orders and mistreating political prisoners. He urged the Chief Justice to take immediate action, calling the situation “a mockery of the justice system” during a press conference held in Rawalpindi. He alleged that senior PTI leader Dr […]

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5 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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6 h. ago Punjab cities to be revamped on Lahore’s pattern, says CM Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review progress on Lahore development programme and broader Punjab development

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6 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of collaboration in agriculture, trade

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with

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8 h. ago Passenger bus attack leaves 3 dead; army major martyred in IBO

A deadly attack targeted a passenger coach travelling from Karachi to Quetta near Niemurgh Cross in Kalat district, Balochistan, leaving at least three passengers dead and seven others injured, according to local police sources. Confirming the incident, spokesperson Shahid Rind stated that the injured had been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Kalat. […]

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9 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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9 h. ago PN Command, Staff conference concludes at Naval Headquarters

The Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the conference, Chief of the Naval Chief underscored the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain. He […]

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9 h. ago Sindh CM okays Rs100m for hosting Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs. 100 million grant for the Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament, an annual grant of Rs. 15 million for the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council (PWCC), and a dedicated customised coaster (minibus) for the national wheelchair cricket team. He announced this while meeting with the two-time […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of trade, agriculture collaboration

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with Kenya, besides enhancing cooperation in other sector of the economy for promoting bilateral relations between both the countries. The minister held an important meeting with Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya […]

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19 h. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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20 h. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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20 h. ago Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked […]

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21 h. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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22 h. ago Punjab law amendment ensures full salaries for CM Punjab, other top officials during leave

ISLAMABAD: A recent law passed by the Punjab Assembly guarantees that the Chief Minister of Punjab, ministers, the speaker, and the deputy speaker will continue to receive their full salaries even while on leave. The claim, which circulated on social media, has been confirmed as true. The Punjab Public Representatives’ Law Amendment Act 2025, which […]

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23 h. ago EU trade chief travels to Washington to stop new U.S. tariffs

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic flew to Washington on Wednesday to try to resolve tariff disputes with the U.S. He will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the issue. The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from […]

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23 h. ago LHC grants major relief to Parvez Elahi, suspends accountability court’s order

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Wednesday granted significant relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court in regard to the ongoing graft case against him. The two-member bench comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi issued a notice to the […]

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24 h. ago China to provide specialised policing training to Islamabad officers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met with a delegation from the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianzan, to discuss enhancing cooperation between the Islamabad and Beijing police forces. The meeting resulted in an agreement for Islamabad Police officers to travel to Beijing for specialized training in modern policing […]

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29 h. ago No rift between CM Gandapur and Imran Khan, says spokesperson

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s spokesperson, Faraz Mughal, has strongly denied reports suggesting a rift between CM Ali Amin Gandapur and PTI founder Imran Khan. In an official statement, he clarified that no meeting took place between the two leaders recently, and all decisions continue to receive Khan’s full approval. He further stated that CM Gandapur […]

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29 h. ago UK removes ban on Pakistani airlines, boosting air travel links

The United Kingdom has officially lifted its long-standing ban on Pakistani airlines, marking a significant improvement in UK-Pakistan relations. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott confirmed the removal, calling it a major milestone for both countries. This move allows Pakistani airlines to apply for permission to operate flights to the UK once again. The decision followed […]

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43 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment as Indonesian defence czar desires to boost defence ties

Lt. Gen. (retd) Sjamsoeddin, Premier Shehbaz underscore importance of enhancing ‘multifaceted’ bilateral cooperation PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues, including economic, strategic and trade sectors Underscores exploring and expanding collaboration with Indonesia in joint ventures of investment in mutually beneficial projects Says two countries enjoying a ‘longstanding friendship […]

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