1 hour ago Former Bangladesh police chief admits to crimes against humanity amid crackdown trial

DHAKA – Former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Mamun, has confessed to committing crimes against humanity during a violent government crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. The shocking admission came during the reopening of court proceedings on Thursday. The confession is part of an ongoing trial at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), which is […]

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2 h. ago DPM Ishaq Dar meets Malaysian PM, pledges to strengthen Pakistan

PUTRAJAYA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. He conveyed warm regards from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Malaysia. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar praised Malaysia’s role […]

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10 h. ago World Population Day: First Lady calls for renewed national commitment to empowering every citizen

On the occasion of World Population Day 2025, the First Lady of Pakistan, Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, calls for a renewed national commitment to the health, dignity, and empowerment of every individual; especially women, children, and youth across the country. “On this day, we are reminded not only of numbers, but of the lives […]

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10 h. ago Imran intends to bring his sons into politics, alleges Senator Irfan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Thursday said the government’s top priority remains to minimize the burden on the common men and provide maximum possible relief. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was always deeply concerned about the problems faced by the poor. Responding to speculation […]

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18 h. ago Latest update on Golden Handshake Scheme; Which Govt employees are eligible for it?

KARACHI – National Assembly’s Standing Committee unanimously approved Civil Servants Amendment Bill 2024, which introduces a golden handshake scheme for

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18 h. ago China willing to promote strategic coordination with Russia: Wang Yi

BEIJING: China is ready to work with Russia to continuously promote strategic coordination and safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign […]

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35 h. ago PIA privatization: Lucky Cement says no binding commitment yet

Lucky Cement Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, clarified that it has not entered into any binding commitment to acquire Pakistan International Airlines (PIACL), despite being part of a consortium shortlisted to conduct due diligence for a potential 51%-100% equity stake in the airline. In its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, […]

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38 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Turkey in key sectors

Premier Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over positive trajectory of bilateral relations, highlighting both nations have made significant progress in recent years Once again expresses his deepest gratitude to Turkish leadership for their support during tensions with India ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Turkey in key sectors, […]

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39 h. ago PM for sustainable agricultural reforms strategy in collaboration with provinces

Premier Shehbaz says agri reforms would commence with provision of easy loans, directing urgent reforms in ZTBL for transparent provision of easy loans to farmers Stresses agricultural development would primarily benefit farmers and rural areas, emphasizing collaboration among experts Reiterates government’s commitment to enhanced focus on reforming livestock sector alongside agricultural commodities ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister […]

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40 h. ago Turkiye’s defense czar, Air Chief agree to accelerate progress across various sectors of mutual interest

Two leaders discuss evolving regional security dynamics, ongoing defense cooperation, and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare PAF chief highlights enduring Pakistan and Türkiye brotherly, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations Mr. Yasar Güler conveys Türkiye’s earnest desire to bolster bilateral defense relations through deeper industry-to-industry […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan and Türkiye pledge stronger ties, eye $5 billion trade goal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]

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42 h. ago Senators express concern over NHA’s handling of Indus Highway project

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Tuesday raised serious concerns about the awarding of a major highway construction contract to a blacklisted firm, questioning the transparency, procedural lapses, and funding delays surrounding the Rajanpur-Dera Ismail Khan section of the Indus Highway project. The Senate Standing Committee on Communications, chaired by Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, grilled officials from […]

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44 h. ago Senators demand transparency on PECA charges against media workers

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting expressed strong anger on Wednesday over the failure to provide details of cases filed against journalists and social media activists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The committee has summoned the Interior Secretary to the next meeting for an explanation. The meeting, chaired by Senator […]

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49 h. ago ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over crimes against women

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders, including Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani. The court stated that there are strong grounds to believe they committed crimes against humanity by persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan based on gender. These violations occurred between August 15, […]

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54 h. ago Four prequalified buyers of PIA revealed; here are the names

ISLAMABAD – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has approved the prequalification of four Interested Parties for the divestment of Pakistan

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62 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of Afghanistan becoming breeding ground for terror

Pakistan on Monday called on the international community to “speak with one voice” in order to hold the Taliban to their commitments, including not to allow the use of Afghan soil against any country and to ensure the shared goal of a stable and prosperous Afghanistan free from terrorism. “We continue to see attempts by […]

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62 h. ago Iran renews call for diplomacy, cites disruption by Israel war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to diplomacy on Tuesday, stating that the progress toward a historic nuclear deal with the United States was disrupted by the recent Israel-Iran conflict. Araqchi highlighted that, prior to the outbreak of war, he and US special envoy Steve Witkoff were “on the cusp of a […]

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63 h. ago UK warns Israel of further action if Gaza ceasefire talks fail

The United Kingdom has warned Israel of possible further action if it backs out of Gaza ceasefire talks. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy made the statement during a parliamentary committee meeting on foreign affairs. He said recent remarks by Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, suggesting the relocation of Gaza’s population to the south, could derail […]

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64 h. ago Govt clears four bidders for PIA sale in major privatisation push

The government of Pakistan has approved four key groups to move forward in the bidding process for the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The move is part of a major plan to sell 51% to 100% shares of the debt-ridden airline. This sale aims to cut financial losses, attract investment, and fulfill targets under […]

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65 h. ago ICC seeks arrest of Taliban supremo, Afghan chief justice over persecution of women

KABUL: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity. ICC judges said in a statement there were “reasonable grounds” to suspect Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani “have committed the crime against humanity […]

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