7 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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7 h. ago Bushra seeks early hearing of plea against £190m case conviction

Apetition has been moved to Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday for early hearing of plea seeking suspension of Bushra Bibi’s seven years imprisonment sentence in 190 million pounds case. The petitioner took the position that according to judicial policy, bail and suspension of sentence applications are heard on a priority basis. The petitioner’s case […]

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9 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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9 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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16 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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36 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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38 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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56 h. ago Karachi terror suspects reveal foreign links during interrogation

Law enforcement agencies have arrested four suspected terrorists belonging to the Sar Group in Karachi, who have made significant revelations during interrogation, citing sources reported on Sunday. According to the sources, suspect Ijlal Zaidi confessed to being involved in sectarian target killings in 2011. Sources revealed that Faraz, one of the suspects, was employed as […]

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60 h. ago DFP denounces NIA for opposing bail plea of Shabbir Ahmed Shah

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), a constituent of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, has strongly condemned India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for opposing the bail plea of its illegally detained President, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, despite his deteriorating health condition. According to Kashmir Media Service, in a statement issued in Srinagar, DFP […]

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68 h. ago LHC to hear Ducky Bhai’s bail plea in gambling app case on Monday

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has scheduled the hearing of YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, in connection with the online gambling app promotion case. Justice Farooq Haider will preside over the hearing of Ducky Bhai’s post-arrest bail plea on Monday. His counsel had earlier filed the petition at the […]

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69 h. ago Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim over deportation offer

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, calling the statement “false and misleading.” In an official post on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said Pakistan “categorically rejects the deliberate twisting of facts” made by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid […]

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3 d. ago Fawad Ch urges dialogue over discord, says reconciliation key to PTI’s revival

Former minister calls for lowering political temperature, engaging rivals and establishment as confrontation ‘leads nowhere’ Maintains Imran’s release possible only through political solution, not agitation, rejecting offshore social media provocations PTI distances itself from Fawad Ch’s words, insists ‘only Imran Khan’s word matters’ JHELUM/ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday urged political […]

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3 d. ago Ishaq Dar to visit Turkiye on Monday to discuss Gaza peace plan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pak­is­tan at a meeting of the foreign ministers of eight major Muslim countries in Turkiye next week, to discuss the next steps in the Gaza peace plan. All preparations regarding Ishaq Dar’s visit have been put in the place which is being taking […]

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4 d. ago Radioactive shipment stranded off Philippines triggers urgent action

More than 20 containers of radioactive zinc have been stranded off the coast of the Philippines for over a week, creating an urgent challenge for authorities seeking safe disposal. Traces of radioactive Caesium-137 were detected in 23 containers in Indonesia, which promptly rejected and re-exported the shipment back to the Philippines. The containers have remained […]

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4 d. ago Islamabad rejects ‘false propaganda’ by Indian channel over Gaza troop claim

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday strongly rejected what it called “false and baseless propaganda” by an Indian television channel alleging military cooperation between Pakistan and Israel. The ministry said that Republic TV in India had falsely claimed Pakistan was preparing to send 20,000 troops to Gaza under the supervision of Western […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan rejects Indian media’s false claims about sending troops to Gaza

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday strongly rejected a false report aired by an Indian television channel claiming that Pakistan plans to send 20,000 troops to Gaza under Western and Israeli supervision. In a statement, the ministry described the claims by India’s Republic TV as “baseless propaganda” and part of a […]

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5 d. ago CM Afridi barred from meeting Imran Khan for fourth time despite court orders

KP chief minister vows to move contempt plea, saying ‘someone in Pakistan considers themselves above the law and the Constitution’ RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was on Thursday denied a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for the fourth consecutive time, despite clear directives from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowing twice-weekly […]

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5 d. ago Lahore leads global pollution index; AQI reaches 985 in several areas

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the global pollution index, with hazardous air quality levels recorded across various parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas has soared to alarming levels, with some areas reaching 985. According to IQAir, the city’s overall AQI on Thursday stood at 515, ranking it the […]

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5 d. ago PIA privatisation to be completed by December, Senate panel told

The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation, chaired by Senator Afnanullah, was briefed on the ongoing privatisation process of the national flag carrier during its meeting in Islamabad. Officials from the Privatisation Commission informed the committee that the process for Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) privatisation is in progress and expected to be completed by December this […]

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5 d. ago PIA privatisation nears final stage, completion expected by december

The federal government has announced that the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed by December this year, marking a significant step in its economic reform plan. Officials from the Privatisation Commission informed the Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation, chaired by Senator Afnanullah, that the due diligence process is almost complete. They assured […]

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