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Afghan Taliban seek talks with Pakistan, say Saudi Arabia can help resolve disputes
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities want to continue dialogue and cooperation with Pakistan and believe Saudi Arabia can play an important role in resolving differences between the two neighbours, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview . Mujahid said Kabul welcomed efforts by Saudi Arabia and other countries to help ease tensions with Islamabad, describing Riyadh…
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Afghan national identified as suicide bomber in Kohat attack, security sources say
An Afghan national has been identified as one of the suicide bombers involved in the attack on Kohat Police Lines, security sources said on Saturday, as an overnight clearance operation ended with eight militants killed. Eight militants were killed in the operation, which continued for around 22 hours, according to the Central Police Office. Security…
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Dar, Araghchi discuss regional developments, emphasise energy security and dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to discuss the latest regional developments, with the two sides stressing the need for uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage of ships. According to a statement issued by Dar, he highlighted the importance of maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies…
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Five-litre limit removed from PM’s fuel relief scheme: Shaza Fatima
The government has removed the five-litre limit on petrol that could be purchased against a single token under the Prime Minister’s Shehbaz Sharif’s fuel relief scheme, Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima said on Saturday. She said the move was aimed at facilitating beneficiaries amid rising international oil prices and the current economic situation. The…
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How Long Will Journalists in Small Cities and Small Media Outlets Continue to Be Ignored?
Journalism is often described as the fourth pillar of the state, but a bitter question remains unanswered: what support do the journalists in small cities have, who work every day to keep this pillar strong? Journalists who raise their voices from morning until night about public issues, government inefficiency, corruption, law and order, inflation, health,…
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Govt moves to restrict children’s social media use, considers age limit: sources
ISLAMABAD: The government has begun considering restrictions on children’s use of social media, with the Ministry of Interior deciding to consult all relevant stakeholders on proposals aimed at curbing child exploitation and obscene content online, sources told Geo News on Thursday. According to sources, a proposal to set a minimum age for social media use…
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NARI Foundation Sukkur Calls for Stronger Disability-Inclusive Services for PWDs in Sukkur Region
SUKKUR, September 2026: The National Advocacy for Rights of Innocent (NARI) Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights, dignity, inclusion and socio-economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Sukkur and across Sindh. As part of its disability-inclusive efforts, NARI Foundation conducted a Phase-I PWD Baseline Survey in Sukkur District, identifying and documenting…
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‘Paid Rs27.5m myself’: Maryam defends use of govt plane for London trip
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has defended her use of a government aircraft, saying she personally paid nearly Rs2.75 crore for a flight taken to attend her daughter’s graduation ceremony. Responding to criticism over the use of the aircraft, Maryam said it was owned by the Punjab government and was not her personal property.…
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Pakistan abstains from UNSC vote on Iran sanctions panel
Pakistan on Thursday abstained from a UN Security Council vote on a US-sponsored resolution seeking to extend the mandate of a panel of experts assisting the council’s Iran sanctions committee. Russia and China, however, ended the UNSC mandate for the independent monitoring of international sanctions on Iran, reviving their argument that all UN measures on…
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10 India-sponsored militants killed in KP operations: ISPR
Security forces killed 10 militants belonging to the India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij in multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 15 and 17, while six soldiers were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in North…
