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Iran Seeks Swift Return of 13,000–18,000 Containers Stranded at Pakistani Ports
Islamabad: Iranian authorities are seeking the early return of between 13,000 and 18,000 cargo containers currently stranded at various Pakistani ports after shipping disruptions caused during the recent conflict involving Iran and the United States. According to Iranian officials, the containers were originally destined for Iranian ports but became delayed as maritime logistics were disrupted…
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4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kohlu Again as Seismic Activity Continues in Balochistan
Kohlu: Another earthquake struck Kohlu district in Balochistan on Saturday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre recording a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, continuing a series of tremors that have affected the region over the past two days. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres,…
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Government to Review Global Oil Price Trends This Week, Says Petroleum Minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the government will review international oil price indicators this week before making any decision regarding domestic petroleum prices. In a statement on petrol and diesel prices, the minister said the government is not giving preferential treatment to any particular sector, nor is it placing…
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Iranian President’s Visit Reflects Strong Brotherly Ties and Recognition of Pakistan’s Role, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Karachi: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan reflects the strong brotherly relationship between the two neighboring countries and serves as recognition of Pakistan’s important role in promoting regional peace and stability. Addressing the Pakistan Navy Passing-Out Parade in Karachi, the prime minister congratulated the graduating naval cadets…
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Security Forces Kill Eight Militants in Intelligence-Based Operations in Kharan and Mastung
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s security forces have killed eight suspected militants during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in the Balochistan districts of Kharan and Mastung, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Friday. According to an official statement issued by the ISPR, the operations were carried out on June 25 and June 26…
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UNESCO hails restoration of Lahore Fort’s historic Picture Wall
LAHORE: UNESCO has hailed the completion of the conservation of the northern section of Lahore Fort’s historic Picture Wall as a landmark achievement in heritage preservation, describing it as one of the most ambitious conservation projects undertaken in Pakistan. The Picture Wall, one of the world’s largest and most intricate mural walls, stretches nearly half…
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Peacekeeping alone can’t sustain peace: Pakistan at UN
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has emphasised that peacekeeping efforts alone cannot sustain peace without robust peacebuilding measures. Addressing the UN General Assembly Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace, Ambassador Ahmad highlighted the critical need for a seamless transition from peacekeeping operations to comprehensive peacebuilding and, ultimately,…
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5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Quetta, parts of Balochistan
QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Quetta and several other parts of Balochistan on Friday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. The earthquake’s epicentre was located about 60 km from Kohlu at a depth of 17 km, the centre said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Authorities…
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PPP forms 17-member parliamentary board for AJK elections
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has constituted a 17-member parliamentary board to oversee the issuance of party tickets for the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. According to a press release, the parliamentary board has been empowered to scrutinize candidates and award party tickets for the elections. An important meeting of the board has…
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President Zardari approves Finance Bill 2026-27
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the Finance Bill 2026-27, paving the way for the federal budget to come into force. According to official sources, the signed bill has been returned to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, completing the constitutional process required for the enactment of the budget. The ministry will send the signed…
