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Section 144 enforced across Punjab till Oct 5 over terror threat
The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province from September 23 to October 5, banning public gatherings of five or more people at public places, roads and open spaces. The notification issued by the Punjab Home Department states that gatherings, rallies, processions, sit-ins and demonstrations have been prohibited in view of serious…
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Containers deployed as Jhelum prepares for possible PTI long march
The district administration has finalised security arrangements and road closures in anticipation of a potential Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Sarai Alamgir. According to the report, containers are being positioned at various locations, and piles of sand have been placed on the roads. Long lines of containers are visible around the Jhelum River bridge, alongside…
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Punjab IG summoned by LHC over unusually small FIR font
The Lahore High Court has summoned Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem in his personal capacity on September 24 after expressing displeasure that the police presented an FIR in unusually small font. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the written order, directing the relevant law officer to ensure the Punjab IG’s appearance before the court. According to…
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Proposed KP Police Act 2026 aimed at bringing police under political control
The proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026 seeks to overhaul the province’s police command and oversight structure, with several key powers placed under the provincial government and Chief Minister. The proposed legislation comes nearly a decade after the PTI-led government introduced police reforms in 2017, with the stated objective of reducing political interference and strengthening…
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Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood named first Makkah defence pact secretary general
Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first secretary general under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the Foreign Office said Wednesday. The secretary general will lead the General Secretariat of the alliance, which is being established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the official announcement. The appointment marks another…
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Dar, Azerbaijan FM discuss stronger bilateral ties in New York
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in New York, with the two sides discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said the ministers reviewed the…
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IHC sets aside PEMRA action against TV channels over Faizabad sit-in coverage
The Islamabad High Court has set aside a Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority decision against several television channels over the alleged broadcast of hate speech during the Faizabad sit-in. Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued a 15-page written judgment while accepting appeals filed by the television channels against PEMRA’s decision. The court remanded the matter back…
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JI Emir Hafiz Naeem reaffirms demand to abolish petroleum levy
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has reaffirmed his demand to abolish the petroleum levy, saying his party has campaigned against it for more than two months. At a press conference on Wednesday in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeem said the petroleum levy has no direct connection to the price of petrol, but higher fuel prices ultimately increase…
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Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced the appointment Lt-Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. “The government of Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), as the first secretary general pursuant to the Makkah Joint Defence…
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Gold prices fall in Pakistan for third straight day
KARCAHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with the price of one tola declining by Rs1,800 to Rs453,936, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Gold has become Rs6,300 cheaper per tola over the past three days, following a Rs1,800 decline on Tuesday. The price of…
