92 m. ago Sukkur court dismisses NAB assets case against Khurshid Shah

SUKKUR: The Accountability Court in Sukkur on Thursday dismissed the illegal assets reference against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khurshid Shah and several others, transferring the matter to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Accountability Judge Ghulam Yaseen Kolachi announced the verdict in the case filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which included PPP […]

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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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20 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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29 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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36 h. ago Rabbani warns proposed tweaks risk rolling back 18th Amendment

PPP stalwart and former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani on Tuesday said the recently proposed changes to the Constitution, if passed, would amount to a rollback of the much-touted 18th Amendment. “The proposed constitutional amendments of the federal government, with reference to provincial autonomy, amount to a rollback of the 18th Amendment,” Rabbani said in a […]

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37 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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37 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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38 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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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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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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60 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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60 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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61 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 Port Qasim to undergo overhaul to drive half of $100bn revenue target

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday said that Port Qasim will undergo major modernisation to help generate at least half of Pakistan’s $100 billion revenue target, highlighting its expanding role as a key industrial and trade hub. Speaking as chief guest at a ceremony marking Port Qasim’s recognition as the […]

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62 h. ago Sabalenka eases past Paolini, Pegula beats Gauff in WTA Finals

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her WTA Finals campaign with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini, while defending champion Coco Gauff struggled with double faults as Jessica Pegula beat her 6-3 6-7(4) 6-2 in Riyadh on Sunday. Sabalenka, who won the U.S. Open this year, landed 11 aces and frustrated Paolini with […]

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65 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi briefs Ch Shujaat on steps for internal security

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam group (PML-Q) President and former premier Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi expressed his condolences to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain over the passing of his brother-in-law, Javed Chattha, and offered heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. The interior minister also offered Fateha […]

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66 h. ago Pakistan’s security ensured by armed forces, not Kabul: DG ISPR

Pakistan’s security lies solely in the hands of its armed forces and not Kabul, said Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry while briefing senior journalists on Monday. He asserted that no external power or neighbouring government can provide such a guarantee, as Pakistan’s defence institutions remain fully capable of ensuring […]

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67 h. ago Court extends remand of six NCCIA officers in Ducky Bhai case

A Lahore court on Monday extended the physical remand of six National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) officials accused of taking bribes in the high-profile Ducky Bhai case. The suspects, including Additional Director Sarfraz Chaudhry, were presented before the court after the expiry of their previous remand. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the court […]

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2 d. ago Interior minister visits Shujaat Hussain to offer condolences

LAHORE – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday to express condolences over the death of his brother-in-law, Javed Chattha. Naqvi conveyed heartfelt grief and sympathies to Shujaat and his family. Provincial Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain was also present during the visit. The […]

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3 d. ago Anthony Hopkins dismisses wife’s claim he’s autistic, calls it “rubbish”

LONDON: Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has brushed off his wife Stella Arroyave’s suggestion that he may be autistic, saying he doesn’t believe in such labels. In a candid new interview with The Sunday Times, the 87-year-old Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs star reflected on his personality quirks and habits, many of which his wife believes […]

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