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Anti-Taliban Resistance Intensifies in Badakhshan, Groups Claim New Attacks
KABUL: Anti-Taliban resistance activity has reportedly intensified in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, with armed resistance groups claiming responsibility for a series of new attacks against Taliban positions. According to a report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the Taliban administration continues to face security challenges in northern Afghanistan, where Badakhshan is increasingly emerging as a…
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PM Welcomes Gaza Peace Draft, Hopes It Advances Palestinian Right to Self-Determination
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the draft peace agreement presented by the Gaza Board of Peace, expressing hope that the initiative will help pave the way for the Palestinian people to achieve their right to self-determination. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the prime minister praised the countries that played…
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman Pays Tribute to Kashmiris’ Patience, Urges More Time for Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has praised the patience and resilience of the people of Kashmir amid ongoing protests, urging all sides to continue pursuing dialogue instead of escalating tensions. In a video message, the veteran politician said protests in Kashmir have been continuing for the past two months, adding that the…
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Election Campaign Ends for Second Phase of AJK Polls; Voting to Be Held on Sunday
MUZAFFARABAD: Election campaigning for the second phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections has officially concluded, with polling scheduled for Sunday, August 2, across nine constituencies in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee seats. The second phase of the elections will cover the three districts of Muzaffarabad, Neelum, and Jhelum Valley,…
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Khawaja Asif Says He Never Claimed Rawalakot Residents Are Not Kashmiris
SIALKOT: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said he never claimed that the people of Rawalakot are not Kashmiris, reaffirming his support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir during a public gathering in Sialkot. Addressing a political rally, the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said the government would not allow the reserved seats…
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Thunderstorms and Rain Expected in Karachi Today, Says Met Office
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in Karachi later today, with cloudy conditions expected to persist over the next 24 hours. According to the Met Office, the city is likely to remain overcast throughout the day, while thunderstorms accompanied by rain may occur during the afternoon or evening. Weather officials…
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PM Directs OGRA to Introduce Digital System to Ensure Transparency in Oil and Gas Sector
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to implement a modern digital monitoring system aimed at ensuring transparency in the oil and gas sector while eliminating hoarding and profiteering. The directive was issued during a meeting between the Prime Minister and a delegation led by the World Bank’s…
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Senior PML-N Leader and MNA Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar Passes Away
BAHAWALPUR: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Member of the National Assembly Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar has passed away after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed. According to family members, Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar had been unwell for several weeks. They said he suffered a brain hemorrhage, after which he underwent surgery. Despite medical…
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Rain Expected in Hyderabad, Sukkur and Other Parts of Sindh from Today
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Karachi and several parts of Sindh starting today, as a weakening weather system continues to influence conditions across the region. According to the Met Office, the intense low-pressure system that had formed over southern Madhya Pradesh, India, has weakened and is now…
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Supreme Court Rules Widow Is the Legal Beneficiary of Deceased Retired Employees’ Pension and Benefits
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a significant ruling clarifying that the widow of a deceased retired employee is the lawful recipient of the employee’s pension and retirement benefits, not the deceased’s siblings. The four-page judgment was issued by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, providing clear guidance on the legal entitlement to…
