2 h. ago Putin orders officials to draft proposals for possible nuclear tests

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday instructed top officials to draft proposals for a possible nuclear weapons test, marking a move Russia has not undertaken since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Putin’s directive, announced during a televised Security Council meeting, comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement […]

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10 h. ago PM Shehbaz tasks NA speaker with building consensus on 27th Amendment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq the crucial responsibility of developing consensus among political parties for the 27th Constitutional Amendment, well-informed sources told on Wednesday. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is now seeking a broad political agreement on the proposed constitutional tweaks for establishing a Constitutional Court and making […]

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14 h. ago Saudi Arabia announces 7 new rules for Umrah operator companies

MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced seven key regulations for companies seeking to provide Hajj and Umrah services to international pilgrims. These new rules, published on the “Istitlaa” consultation platform, outline the requirements for obtaining a license, which will be valid for five years and renewable upon meeting the ministry’s criteria. […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan’s Omar Ahmed elected to IMMAF Police Sports Commission, earns sustainability nomination

LAHORE: Pakistan’s renowned MMA promoter and security expert Omar Ahmed has been elected to the IMMAF Police Sports Commission and nominated for the IMMAF Sustainability Awards, marking a historic leap for Pakistan in the governance of global mixed martial arts. Following his election as Director for South Asia, Omar now represents Pakistan on a global […]

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18 h. ago Efforts for Imran’s release, political detente to show outcome soon: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has expressed optimism that ongoing efforts to secure the release of political prisoners, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, and to lower political tensions in the country will begin showing results within the next two weeks. Speaking on Wednesday, Fawad said the joint initiative by him and two […]

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20 h. ago Hanif Abbasi vows railways reforms to boost trade and connectivity

LAHORE – Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Tuesday said that Pakistan Railways is committed to reducing operational costs and enhancing connectivity to facilitate the business community and strengthen the national economy. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Abbasi said Pakistan has regained its global reputation as a peace-loving nation, adding, […]

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27 h. ago Zohran Mamdani makes history as first Muslim mayor of New York City

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim mayor of New York City after defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched election. According to CBS, the 34-year-old democratic socialist secured 677,615 votes (49.6%) compared to Cuomo’s 568,488 (41.6%), while Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa trailed with 108,377 votes (7.9%). Mamdani’s win caps […]

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34 h. ago Bushra seeks early hearing of plea against £190m case conviction

Apetition has been moved to Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday for early hearing of plea seeking suspension of Bushra Bibi’s seven years imprisonment sentence in 190 million pounds case. The petitioner took the position that according to judicial policy, bail and suspension of sentence applications are heard on a priority basis. The petitioner’s case […]

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35 h. ago Sindh to soon launch second phase of pink scooties programme

Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that the Sindh government will soon launch the second phase of the Pink Scooties program for women. He urged women to obtain driving licenses, join training courses, and register for the upcoming phase. In his statement, he said the […]

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36 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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37 h. ago Four injured as cafeteria blast rocks Supreme Court building

ISLAMABAD: At least four people were injured in an explosion at the cafeteria of the Supreme Court on Tuesday. According to officials, police, security staff, and rescue teams quickly reached the site and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable. According to preliminary investigations, the explosion occurred […]

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39 h. ago Chinese ambassador urges U.S. business community to seize opportunity for closer ties

WASHINGTON: The Chinese ambassador to the United States has praised the Busan Summit for recalibrating the direction of bilateral relations, and called on the American business community to seize the opportunity to boost bilateral ties. Ambassador Xie Feng made the remarks at the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) 2025 China Operations Conference & Dinner via video link […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan, Switzerland vow deeper cooperation in education and development

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, vocational training, and sustainable development during a meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, where both sides discussed expanding collaboration […]

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42 h. ago Women on wheels: Sindh launches next phase of scooty program

The Sindh government has announced the second phase of the Pink Scooty Scheme, following its successful September debut. Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the next phase of scooter distribution will begin soon. Women are encouraged to obtain driving licenses, complete training courses, and register for the program to participate. Sharjeel said the […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan achieves historic success in maiden Pickleball World Cup appearance

Team Pakistan has concluded its first-ever appearance at the Pickleball World Cup 2025 in Florida, USA, from 27th Oct – 2nd Nov, with a stunning performance, securing three medals—one Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze—against a field of athletes from 68 competing nations. The phenomenal results showcase the emerging Pakistani talent, establishing the nation as […]

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44 h. ago IHC orders jail to arrange meeting between Imran Khan and lawyer today

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed jail authorities to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja later today. The order came during a hearing on a petition seeking to block Imran Khan’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the directive after […]

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45 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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58 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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59 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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62 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

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