2 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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2 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 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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7 h. ago CM Maryam sets record with most development projects in Punjab’s history: Azma

Punjab information minister highlights Rs10b relief for flood victims, Rs100b for farmers Says 16 key projects to be shared publicly for transparency and accountability Warns of defamation action against those spreading false propaganda LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had emerged as the […]

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10 h. ago Experts urge unified action on water, food and climate crises

Experts at the Pakistan Water Week 2025 conference warned that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable resilience unless water, food, and climate challenges are addressed through a single, integrated policy framework. They stressed that tackling these issues separately weakens national preparedness and called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities. The event, themed “From Scarcity to […]

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10 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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12 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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13 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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14 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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27 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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27 h. ago Winter alert issued for Murree, Kotli Sattian amid storm forecast

The Punjab Emergency Service Department (Rescue 1122) Murree has issued a special warning ahead of the winter season, urging citizens to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel owing to expected severe weather. “In view of the winter season, rainfall and hail, all rescue stations and key points in Murree and Kotli Sattian will remain on […]

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33 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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41 h. ago Imran Khan blocks PTI’s reconciliation efforts with establishment

ISLAMABAD – Despite persistent attempts by senior and former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to initiate dialogue with the government and the military establishment, the party remains locked in a confrontational stance — largely due to Imran Khan’s uncompromising position. Sources reveal that multiple PTI figures, both in and out of jail, have quietly pushed for […]

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50 h. ago Jailed PTI leaders seek to cool simmering tensions, claims Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four PTI leaders had written a letter around three months ago, sharing their stance that the political temperature in the country should be brought down and efforts should be made for PTI founder Imran Khan’s release, who has been in jail since 2023. Fawad is one of the three […]

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51 h. ago Incarcerated PTI leaders sought reconciliation via letter three months ago: Fawad Ch

Former PTI leader claims four jailed leaders wrote a letter to him, urging lowering tensions and securing Imran’s release Says they met Shah Mehmood Qureshi in hospital but talks remained inconclusive Imran Ismail defends outreach, says ‘no PTI without Imran Khan’   ISLAMABAD: Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four incarcerated party […]

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52 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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52 h. ago KP releases Rs3b for Sehat Card, ‘treatment for all’ services fully restored: Aslam

CM’s Advisor on Finance stresses health remains a top priority for PTI govt, noting former CM Gandapur had restored Sehat Card Plus facility Says Rs41b allocated for Sehat Card in current fiscal year against Rs36b last year PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP Chief Minister on Finance and Health Reforms Muzzammil Aslam said on Sunday that Khyber […]

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