8 m. ago Pakistan urges UN to combat information manipulation by occupying powers

UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan has raised alarm over the strategic manipulation of information by occupying powers to distort facts, suppress dissent, and justify repression, urging the international community to combat the weaponization of information. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, which addresses special political and decolonization issues, Amanat Ali, Press Counsellor at Pakistan’s […]

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19 m. ago Maryam Nawaz emphasizes public safety, praises Punjab development initiatives

LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed that protecting the lives and property of citizens is the state’s top priority, warning that any attempts to create chaos will not be tolerated. During meetings with assembly members and ticket holders from Wazirabad and Mianwali, the CM discussed public concerns, ongoing development projects, and […]

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12 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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12 h. ago PM, President pay tribute to Jammu Martyrs, reaffirm Pakistan’s full support to Kashmiris

Leaders condemn 1947 Jammu massacre as ‘forgotten genocide’ of South Asia Premier Shehbaz says India’s illegal occupation defies UN resolutions, international law Zardari urges UN to recognise Jammu killings as genocide and hold India accountable Law Minister says over 250,000 Muslims massacred in state-sponsored ethnic cleansing Amir Muqam terms the 1947 tragedy ‘Kashmir’s Holocaust’ still […]

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15 h. ago PTI brands 27th Amendment ‘attack on Parliament’ as govt denies rollback of 18th Amend

Barrister Gohar vows to resist amendment, says move undermines House and public mandate Warns against deepening divisions amid political tension, rising terrorism, and economic strain Tariq Fazal assures provinces won’t lose autonomy, defending amendment goals—better governance, stronger federation, and defence synergy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday termed the proposed […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of ‘information warfare’ by occupying powers to conceal repression

Islamabad’s delegate tells UNGA’s Fourth Committee disinformation being used to conceal repression, distort realities Calls for global push to counter manipulation, uphold truth and ethics and stressing equitable access to digital tools, cites 2030 SDG commitments Warns AI misuse can ‘magnify lies with impunity’ if left unchecked, flagging surge in Islamophobia, hate speech, and xenophobic […]

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22 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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36 h. ago Punjab to set up mosque management committees across province

Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting of all relevant departments of Punjab Government, in which it was decided to establish more effective mosque management committees, comprising respected local notables, across Punjab. Participants of the meeting noted that state, religious scholars and community elders stand united for the maintenance of peace and […]

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38 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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39 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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39 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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40 h. ago CM Maryam orders mosque committees to strengthen peace, unity across Punjab

Punjab CM chairs key meeting on interfaith harmony, community participation, direct early disbursement of stipends to Imams Auqaf mosques to be run under new public trust model for transparency, digital mapping of 56,000 mosques, 20,863 seminaries completed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said the state, religious scholars, and community elders were united […]

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43 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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44 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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44 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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48 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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60 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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64 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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64 h. ago Three terrorists killed in separate operations across KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: As many as three terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday. “Movement of a group of khwarij, opposite general area Esham, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces.” The […]

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66 h. ago Sindh Rangers arrest key Khawarij militants in Karachi operation

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers have arrested three most wanted terrorists affiliated with the militant outfit Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in Karachi’s Manghopir Road, Kunwari Colony area. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the arrested men were identified as Zaidullah alias Zaido, Noor Zada, and Hazrat Usman. The suspects were close associates of Khawarij leader Shams […]

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