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PML-N, PPP nominees file papers for four AJK Council seats
MUZAFFARABAD: The ruling PML-N and opposition PPP on Thursday filed nomination papers for four vacant seats of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Council. The PML-N has fielded three candidates — Chaudhry Mohammad Saeed, Mushtaq Ahmed Minhas and Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed — while the PPP has nominated former Legislative Assembly speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar for…
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IMF praises oil crisis handling, urges gas sector reforms
• Seeks faster work on targeted gas subsidies, Rs3.6tr circular debt• Acknowledges power sector’s improvement in recoveries, loss reduction• Govt, lender to discuss direct cash support for deserving power consumers next week ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated Pakistan’s handling of the oil crisis without supply disruptions or an additional budgetary burden despite…
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7 terrorists eliminated in KP’s North Waziristan IBO: state media
Seven terrorists were killed in the Eidak area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district during an intelligence-based operation (IBO), state media reported on Friday, citing security sources. “Security forces pursued the terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij with determination and combat skills and destroyed their hideouts,” Radio Pakistan said. Fitna al Khawarij is a term the…
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Islamabad hints at cautious shift on US sanctions against Iran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday signalled a cautious shift in its approach to the newly imposed US sanctions on Iran, saying it would adhere to “all applicable sanctions regimes” under international and domestic law, a formulation that goes beyond Islamabad’s earlier emphasis on international law and bilateral trade commitments with Tehran. “Pakistan is a responsible member…
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Sukkur: Pakistan Navy Recruitment Officer Meets Divisional Information Director
Sukkur, October 1, 2026: Lieutenant Commander Yasir Kamran Khawaja, Officer In-Charge of the Pakistan Navy Recruitment Centre Sukkur, said that talented and eligible youth should join the Pakistan Navy to serve the country and nation, contribute to national defence, protect the country’s maritime borders, and begin a dignified professional career. He made these remarks during…
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Pakistan, Russia bolster anti-graft cooperation with MoU set for Nov 6 signing
Pakistan and Russia are set to deepen cooperation against corruption and money laundering, with NAB Chairman Lieutenant General (retd) Nazir Ahmed and Russian Ambassador Albert P Khorev discussing institutional collaboration ahead of a planned anti-corruption MoU signing in Moscow on November 6, 2026. During the meeting on Thursday, both sides discussed institutional transparency and the…
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LHC announces results of recruitment for additional District & Sessions Judges
The Lahore High Court has announced the results of the recruitment for Additional District and Sessions Judges. The list of successful candidates from the interviews for these positions has been released. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum approved the recruitment of the successful candidates based on the recommendations of the examination committee. Candidates selected for the position…
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PTI draws up new strategy for long march amid fear of governor’s rule
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has drawn up a new strategy for its October 4 long march to Islamabad amid discussion over the possibility of emergency measures or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to party sources, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will lead the long march from the southern districts of the province. The…
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PM Shehbaz, NA speaker mull calling National Assembly session
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held consultations on convening the National Assembly session and discussed the prevailing political situation. According to sources, the meeting at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Thursday focused on the National Assembly session and several political matters, including recent contacts with the Pakistan…
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LHC upholds deduction of unlawful LLB increment
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that an employee cannot claim an advance increment for an LLB degree if an increment for an MA degree has already been granted. Justice Shireen Imran issued the 12-page written judgment on a constitutional petition filed by Muhammad Yasin, a former employee of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat, on…
