The Meteorological Department (MD) has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms across several upper parts of the country from August 28 to September 6.  According to an advisory issued by Met office, rainfall is expected in Murree, the Galiyat region, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Gujrat. Several areas of Punjab, including Gujranwala,…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye brought the three countries even closer together and sent a message of unity and peace throughout the region. In a meeting with Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Engineer…

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PML-N’s candidate Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by getting 32 votes during the election held in the Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad on Friday afternoon. His rival PPP’s Sardar Mukhtar Ahmad Abbasi could muster support of only 14 MLAs. Barrister Gillani will take oath as…

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The Supreme Court’s Registrar Office in Islamabad has refused to receive a petition challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to the Registrar’s Office, such petitions can be filed in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC).  Justice (retd) Shabbar Raza Rizvi challenged the 27th Amendment, says the Constitution of Pakistan was framed by the Legislative Assembly, which…

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the Federal Constabulary Training Centre in Shabqadar area of Charsadda to review Anti-Riot Wing training and operational preparedness. During his visit, Mohsin Naqvi praised the FC personnel for their professional skills and stressed the importance of maintaining law and order. Mohsin Naqvi witnessed Anti-Riot Wing exercises and their…

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Chairperson of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, and Member of the Provincial Assembly Sarah Ahmad (T.I) attended a ceremony marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day as the chief guest, where she praised the Pakistani diaspora for serving as ambassadors of the country through their professional achievements and public contributions. The event, organised by the…

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The government has withdrawn Pakistan Telecommunications Reorganisation Amendment (PTRA) Bill from the Senate, saying a new and comprehensive legislation will be introduced soon. Acting Senate Chairman Manzoor Kakar chaired the session when Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, instead of federal IT minister, tabled a motion in the House for taking back PTRA Bill.…

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred Anti-Corruption Department from taking disciplinary action against members of private cooperative societies in hearing of petition against anti-corruption intervention in cooperative housing societies disputes. During proceedings on Friday, the LHC issued interim stay order against inquiry by Anti-Corruption Department. Justice Muhammad Jawad Zafar heard petition of Sheikh Sadaqat,…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke separately with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. During the telephonic conversation between Dar and his Saudi counterpart, they exchanged views on regional developments and matters of mutual interest, including the…

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data and modern technology are the foundation of future development, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. Addressing a ceremony in China, Punjab Chief Minister said big data is an important tool for effective planning for sustainable development.  Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan and China…

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