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Starmer apologises for historical forced adoptions in Britain
LONDON: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday issued a formal apology on behalf of the British state to women who were forced to give up their babies for adoption and to those separated from their mothers at birth under a system that targeted unmarried women in the decades following the Second World War.…
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China launches new marine observation satellite to boost ocean monitoring
WEB DESK: China on Thursday successfully launched a new ocean-monitoring satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country’s northwest, state media reported, marking a significant upgrade to its maritime surveillance capabilities. The Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) satellite was carried into space aboard a Long March-4B rocket, lifting off at 7:46 am. Space authorities confirmed that…
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CJP urges provinces to improve prison conditions, uphold inmates’ rights
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Thursday called for urgent prison reforms, emphasising that inmate rights are central to the country’s justice system. He urged provincial governments to improve prison conditions. Addressing a national conference on prison reforms in Islamabad, CJP Afridi said that true judicial reform requires effective execution rather than just…
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Suspected drone strike kills three children, injures 10 in Bajaur
PESHAWAR: At least three children including a girl were killed and 10 others injured after a suspected quadcopter drone dropped an explosive device on a residential compound in Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Thursday. The attack occurred late Wednesday night in the Shinkot area near Dama Dola, bordering Afghanistan, police said. The…
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Passport seekers can now pay fees digitally across Pakistan
The cashless payment system has been activated in passport offices across Pakistan that allows applicants to pay passport fees through digital payment methods instead of standing in long queues. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the nationwide implementation of the cashless passport fee system through a post on X, saying the facility has become effective…
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Seven die, thirty-five injured in rain-related incidents in Balochistan, KP and Punjab
At least seven people were killed and 35 others injured in rain and lightning-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan, as authorities warned of looming flash floods, glacial lake outbursts and landslides in coming days. Amid scorching heat, heavy rain and wind turned weather pleasant in Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Jehlum districts and…
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PA Speaker calls on CM Maryam, discusses budget, uplift initiatives
punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss the provincial budget, ongoing development initiatives, and the broader political situation. During the meeting, the CM congratulated the speaker on smooth conduct of the budget session. In response, Malik Ahmed Khan thanked the chief minister for…
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PPP, PML-N candidates join Aleem Khan’s IPP
In an important political development ahead of the general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, candidates from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced their decision to join the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) of Aleem Khan. According to details, Malik Zulfiqar Ali, a candidate from LA-8 and Malik Muhammad Yousuf, a candidate…
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DPM Dar reviews HEC’s 2026 Higher Education Framework
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss guidelines for setting up universities and higher education institutions in Pakistan. During the meeting the committee looked at a draft plan for the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Regulatory Framework 2026. This plan is about setting up and accrediting education institutions…
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Six tourists die, one girl missing as boat capsized in Kalam’s Saifullah Lake
At least seven tourists died and seven other got injured after a boat capsized in Kalam’s Saifullah Lake, Swat, Rescue officials shifted the bodies and injured victims to Kalam Hospital. Officials confirmed that the tourists were from Islamabad. Seven people, apparently from the same family, were on board the boat accident that occurred in Saifullah…
