ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of PTI’s upcoming march, capital police have been provided ‘net launchers’ as a non-lethal mode of dealing with protesters. According to a statement, the federal government has provided police with modern net launchers, which may be used for the first time if PTI rallies manage to reach the capital. A video issued…

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• Message conveyed to party that capital protest will not be allowed, come what may• Party cadres remain in the dark, as CM Afridi expected to unveil strategy tomorrow• Insiders say govt has offered to shift Imran, Bushra out of prison, allow meeting with family if march is called off• Minister denies offering any ‘confidence-building…

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ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-i-Isl­ami has declared that its long march for a massive reduction in petroleum prices remains alive, as its chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party would not give up its right to march on Islamabad until the petroleum levy was abolished. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, the JI chief warn­­ed that the…

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Pakistan has conducted precision aerial and drone strikes in 10 locations across Afghanistan in retaliation for drones launched from the neighbouring country a day earlier, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in the early hours of Thursday. “In exercise of its sovereign right to self-defence, Pakistan conducted precision aerial and drone strikes against 10 locations in…

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Unruly scenes were witnessed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday when the high court extended the interim bail granted to a suspect in a rape case, inviting the wrath of the girl’s mother and other women who surrounded the suspect.  The girl’s mother and other women started beating up Hasnain, the suspect, who…

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Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting covered the strengthening of Pakistan-U.S. relations, investment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation. The two sides also discussed the latest regional situation, efforts for peace and stability, and regional security matters. Both sides agreed to further strengthen mutual engagement. US…

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A draft of amendments to the Punjab Legal Aid Rules has been approved. After approval, scope of free legal aid for deserving individuals in Punjab has been expanded. According to documents, free legal assistance to be available for disputes regarding inheritance, property ownership, and illegal eviction. Legal aid in property-related cases to be provided to…

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the petition filed against the detention of Aleema Khan, the sister of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, and her driver until September 25. The petitioner’s counsel will give more arguments in favour of the admissibility of the petition.  Shehrez Khan had…

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Punjab government has requested for services of Rangers for various districts of the province. A formal request has been sent to the Federal Ministry of Interior for the deployment of Rangers’ contingents.  Rangers’ contingents will be deployed in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Mianwali until October 5, 2026.  Approval for this deployment was granted during the…

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The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to hold meetings of its standing committees online as part of austerity measures aimed at reducing consumption of petroleum amid the international oil crisis. The decision has been taken in view of the federal government’s ongoing austerity campaign, under which public institutions are being encouraged to reduce unnecessary use…

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