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President approves Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed over foiled major attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Shujaat on Liaqat Shaheed, the…
Court appearance of alleged female drug peddler without handcuffs triggers inquiry
KARACHI: In violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), police on Tuesday produced a high-profile woman accused…
KP CM Afridi joins Imran’s sisters at Adiala Jail protest
RAWALPINDI: Sohail Afridi on Tuesday joined a sit-in alongside the sisters of Imran Khan near Adiala…
Seven dead, 18 injured in Lakki Marwat explosion
LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven people were killed and more than 18 others injured in an…
Pakistan rejects ‘misleading’ report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has strongly dismissed a report published by a US-based media outlet regarding…
Citizen sacrifices life thwarting suicide bombing bid near Kohat: security sources
KOHAT: A retired Pakistan Railways employee was martyred after confronting a suicide bomber near Kohat district…
President Zardari urges easing of burden on public in meeting with PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to provide…
Pakistan raises concerns with Afghanistan over Bannu suicide attack
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday said that the Afghan chargé d’affaires had been summoned…
HEC introduces digital degree attestation system for students
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a fully…
HEC proposes Rs100bn recurring budget for universities in 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has requested the government to increase the recurring budget for universities…
Budget 2026 may bring tax relief while salaries, pensions stay frozen
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering reducing the income tax burden on salaried individuals in the upcoming…
“The march will continue”: Aurat March gathers at Karachi Sea View despite curbs
KARACHI: Aurat March returned to Karachi’s Sea View on Sunday despite state restrictions and political backlash.…
Marka-e-Haq ceremony: PM says historic military response compelled India to seek ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan’s strong response to Indian aggression in…
Pakistan, Qatar pledge support for constructive regional dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman…
Naqvi invites Bangladeshi investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told Bangladeshi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam…
Rain, thunderstorms likely in upper Pakistan following severe heat
ISLAMABAD: Following a three-day heatwave across northern parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)…
Suicide attack in Bannu claims lives of 15 police personnel
BANNU: At least 15 police personnel were martyred on Saturday night in a suicide attack targeting…
COAS Munir warns of ‘painful, widespread’ response to any future aggression
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on…
COAS Munir to Speak at Marka-e-Haq Victory Ceremony at GHQ Tomorrow
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir…
Karachi Police Arrest Narcotics Dealer, Extortionist in Separate Operations
KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on Saturday claimed to have arrested an alleged supplier of…
Afghan Taliban Leaders Condole With Maulana Fazl ur Rehman Over Charsadda Cleric’s Killing
CHARSADDA: Senior leaders of the Afghan Taliban government on Friday contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman to express…
Sindh Govt Grants Aurat March NOC With Restrictions on Dress and Slogans
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to organisers of the Aurat…
Pakistan, Bangladesh Strengthen Collaboration to Curb Drug Smuggling
DHAKA: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral…