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CDWP okays 15 development projects worth Rs34.74 billion
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved fifteen development projects worth 34.74 billion rupees. Its meeting was held in Islamabad today with Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in the chair. The projects presented before the forum covered diverse sectors, including mineral exploration, healthcare, digital infrastructure, security, energy, robotics, and road connectivity. Chairing…
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Pakistan, Russia agree to enhance judicial cooperation at global legal gathering
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Khan Afridi, participated in the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, where he held a series of important meetings with leading judicial figures and legal experts from around the world. According to an official statement, the Pakistani delegation engaged with senior members of the international legal community and discussed ways…
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Pakistan, Turkey ink three energy agreements to support power sector reforms
Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday signed three agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in electricity distribution, transmission systems, and power market operations, as Islamabad moves forward with major reforms and privatization plans in its energy sector. The agreements were signed in Istanbul by Alparslan Bayraktar, Pakistan’s Privatization Minister Muhammad Ali, and Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari.…
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Pakistan lodges protest with BBC Urdu over report on closure of routes in AJK
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong official protest and formal complaint with BBC Urdu over what it described as the publication of an “unverified and misleading report” related to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a statement, the ministry said the report in question was based on “unverified and unproven allegations”…
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Six policemen kidnapped in South Waziristan released after negotiations
Six policemen, including Station House Officer (SHO) Ahmad Shah, who were kidnapped in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, have been released following successful negotiations, sources said on Thursday. According to sources, local tribal elders played a key role in securing the release of the abducted police personnel. Intensive efforts were made after the incident,…
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Retirement of two senior police officers notified
The federal government has issued retirement notifications for two senior officers of the Police Service of Pakistan upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Grade-21 Police Service officer Muhammad Idrees Ahmed will retire from government service on October 18, 2026. The notification states that Idrees…
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Youm-e-Ashur being observed with devotion and reverence in Pakistan
Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram, is being observed across Pakistan today (Friday) with due solemnity and deep reverence to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions were taken out in all cities and towns to observe the day with grief and spiritual…
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Four killed, two injured in Bannu firing
BANNU: At least four people, including a mother and her two sons, were killed while two others, including a young girl, sustained injuries in a firing incident in Bannu, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting local police. According to police, the shooting occurred in the Shabri Bharat area of Bannu, reportedly following a dispute involving…
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Iranian Rial: The next big investment or a risky bet? Here’s what Bostan says
The Iranian rial has witnessed renewed demand and a rise in value following the reported peace agreement between Iran and the United States, as investors speculate on the potential lifting of economic sanctions and an improvement in Iran’s financial outlook. Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, Malik Bostan said the recent appreciation in…
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Trump claims Iran is making ‘lot of big concessions’
US President Donald Trump claimed major progress in talks with Tehran while reviving grievances against European allies over the recent US war against Iran. Hosting NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday, Trump told reporters that negotiations with Iran are advancing rapidly, asserting, that “Iran is making a lot of concessions and…
