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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10 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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10 h. ago Sanaullah says Constitution not ‘final word’, open to evolution

Adviser to PM stresses amendments part of democratic process, saying Constitution already amended 26 times Says 27th Amendment being needlessly sensationalized, reaffirming PML-N’s ‘no objection’ to 18th Amendment Calls for balanced fiscal framework between centre, provinces, stressing defense budget as a ‘shared responsibility’ of federation and provinces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana […]

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15 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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15 h. ago Sohail Afridi makes controversial claims about political connections with Osama Bin Laden

In a recent televised statement, Sohail Afridi, a prominent leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raised eyebrows by alleging that some of his political adversaries, who have accused his party of terrorism, are in contact with al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Afridi’s remarks, made during an appearance on a popular news channel, suggested that those attacking his […]

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18 h. ago Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a “historic milestone” that will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and expand access to affordable technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Dar said the initiative marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s partnership with Google, paving […]

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32 h. ago PTI to meet same fate as TLP’s if it doesn’t soften stance, warns Fawad

Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday that both the government and the PTI, along with Imran Khan, need to show flexibility in order to create space for engagement to decrease the political friction in the country. “I’ve said this from the first day, the government should move one step forward and the PTI […]

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32 h. ago South Asian, Muslim surge could decide key races in US today

New York City’s mayoral election and Virginia’s lieutenant governor contest have become test cases of a generational shift in US politics – one in which South Asian and Muslim Americans are not just voters, but rising leaders. In New York, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born son of Indian-Muslim parents who grew up in Queens, leads […]

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32 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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37 h. ago No constitutional amendment without political unity: Ahsan Iqbal

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that any constitutional amendment would only be possible once political consensus is achieved, amid growing debate over proposed changes to the Constitution. Speaking to journalists in Karachi, Iqbal refrained from sharing details on the reported 27th Constitutional Amendment, saying it would be premature to comment […]

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45 h. ago Pakistan’s vanishing green cover fuels rising heat, floods, and economic strain

As tropical forests worldwide grapple with record heat-related mortality, Pakistan’s subtropical and temperate forests are confronting their own ecological crisis. Rapid urbanisation, unchecked deforestation, and industrial expansion—particularly across Punjab—are intensifying local heatwaves, flooding, and soil degradation. Cities like Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala are already feeling the fallout, with residents reporting unbearable summer heat, deteriorating air […]

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47 h. ago The perils of Pakistani public schooling: A system failing its children

For the average Pakistani, if he is able to afford it, sending their children to private school is not a choice rather a compulsion. In stark contrast, we find that for the financially abled American, opting for Public school is commonplace. Perhaps this roots from the tremendous variation in differences in cost of schooling between […]

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55 h. ago Jailed PTI leaders seek to cool simmering tensions, claims Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four PTI leaders had written a letter around three months ago, sharing their stance that the political temperature in the country should be brought down and efforts should be made for PTI founder Imran Khan’s release, who has been in jail since 2023. Fawad is one of the three […]

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56 h. ago Naqvi, Punjab governor discuss prevailing political situation

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, as well as the prevailing political and national situation, came under discussion. Governor Punjab congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on Pakistan’s victory in the T20 series against South Africa, remarking that the national team displayed […]

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57 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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60 h. ago Neoliberalism, affordability crisis, and the politics of hate

Weak economic institutional quality has meant that the government has not been able to provide ‘rules of the game’ or legislation that on one hand allows a governance, and incentive structure for the organizations, firms, state-owned enterprises, overall economic agents, and markets to function in a way that pushes the economy towards an appropriate level […]

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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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63 h. ago “Shahbaz Gill played the role of an angel in my life,” says Isar Rana — Here’s why

LAHORE: Isar Rana, a senior Pakistani journalist, has made a shocking revelation, crediting politician Dr. Shahbaz Gill for playing an impactful role in his career — calling him “no less than an angel” who gave him the much-needed break to rise into the spotlight. In an exclusive appearance on a popular podcast, Rana didn’t hold […]

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66 h. ago Punjab governor, interior minister discuss political situation

LAHORE – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider met with Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday to discuss the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, Governor Saleem Haider congratulated the interior minister on Pakistan’s T20 series victory against South Africa, praising the national team’s performance. “Pakistan played excellent cricket […]

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69 h. ago Shahid Khaqan undergoes heart surgery after attack in Murree

MURREE – Former prime minister and head of the Awam Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, suffered a heart attack on Saturday and underwent surgery in his hometown, Murree. According to family sources, doctors placed two stents in his heart during the procedure, and his condition has since improved. Meanwhile, several political figures are also receiving […]

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