4 h. ago 27th Amendment to see the light of day only after consultations, confirms Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal government would present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in accordance with the Constitution and only after consultation with coalition partners. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 – which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces – as well as several other […]

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4 h. ago At Doha summit, President Zardari warns against India’s weaponisation of water

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday that the violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India could not and would not succeed, and warned against the weaponisation of water. President Zardari addressed the issue while speaking at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, saying: “We in Pakistan, on one […]

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6 h. ago Dar confirms 27th Constitutional Amend ‘about to arrive’, assures ‘transparent process’

Deputy PM vows robust debate, no ‘haphazard’ passage of bill, saying govt consulting PPP and promising to take all allies on board Dar urges tabling of amendment first in Senate for ‘professional input’ PPP to finalise stance after CEC meeting, says Sherry Rehman as Bilawal confirmed govt approached party DPM Dar blames 2021 policy on […]

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6 h. ago KU students plant 2,000 mangroves to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day

More than 2,000 mangrove saplings were planted off Karachi’s coast in a student-led effort to restore the city’s natural defences against rising seas and storm surges, and to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day. Over 100 Mass Communication undergraduates from the University of Karachi joined the Mangrove Crew’s student-led safari to Kaderu Island, off Rehri Gothon […]

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6 h. ago Rabbani warns 27th Amendment would undo 18th, threaten federal unity

PPP stalwart cautions against ‘recentralisation’ of powers to Centre, saying proposed changes would roll back provincial autonomy gains Warns tampering with 18th Amendment could deepen national divides, calling move a financial burden that weakens participatory federalism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stalwart and former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani on Tuesday cautioned that the government’s proposed […]

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7 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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8 h. ago Muhammad Usman Malik and the Emerging Trends of Showbiz Controversies

In the showbiz industry, new models and actors are entering the field, which is a positive sign and a source of encouragement for the entertainment world. It shows that the industry is moving toward progress and improvement. The earlier generation of actors did commendable work, but the new generation those young people entering the field […]

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8 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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8 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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10 h. ago China, Russia should create new cooperation growth points: Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation on multiple fronts and better synergy of development strategies. Xi said that since the beginning of this year, China and Russia have steadfastly navigated a turbulent external environment with great composure, aiming for higher-level and […]

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12 h. ago Dick Cheney, the most powerful US Vice President in history, dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart complications, his family confirmed. Cheney, considered one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, played a key role in shaping presidential power and US foreign policy under George W. Bush. He also expanded the office of the vice president […]

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12 h. ago Indian Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan after conflict closure

Pakistan welcomed the first group of Indian Sikh pilgrims on Tuesday at the Wagah-Attari border, marking the first major crossing since deadly clashes between the two neighbours in May. More than 2,100 pilgrims were granted special visas to attend a 10-day celebration commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the revered founder of Sikhism. […]

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13 h. ago Typhoon Kalmaegi slams Philippines, killing four, displacing thousands

  At least four people have died and hundreds remain trapped on rooftops as Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashed heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across the central Philippines. The powerful storm, locally known as Tino, inundated major areas of the Visayas region, particularly Cebu province, where three fatalities have been confirmed. In the neighbouring province of Bohol, […]

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13 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

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13 h. ago Dick Cheney, former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

WASHINGTON: Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. Cheney died on Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac […]

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14 h. ago Zardari calls for global equality, social integration and human rights

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights, calling for collective global efforts to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive development. Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the President highlighted that eradicating poverty in all its forms and promoting productive employment […]

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29 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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29 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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29 h. ago Faryal Talpur orders organisational structure of PPP women’s wing in KP

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Women’s Wing meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Central President of the Women’s Wing, Faryal Talpur, at Zardari House, Islamabad. Women office-bearers of the PPP Women’s Wing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and women members of the assembly participated in the meeting chaired by Faryal Talpur. During the meeting, Faryal Talpur […]

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30 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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