Category: Pakistan
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PTI MPA Writes to KP Chief Minister Over Alleged Interference by His Brother
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Abdul Ghani Afridi has written to Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, expressing serious concerns over the alleged political and administrative interference of the chief minister’s brother, Naveed Afridi, in PK-71, a constituency in Khyber District. The lawmaker also shared the letter on his social media account…
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Cabinet Reshuffle Likely as PM Shehbaz Sharif Considers Inducting Young and New Faces
ISLAMABAD: A reshuffle of the federal cabinet is expected as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly completed consultations with his close associates on plans to bring in young and new faces to the government. According to sources, the prime minister has decided to provide opportunities to emerging leadership as part of efforts to improve the…
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Pleasant Weather, Strong Winds and Light Drizzle Expected in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast pleasant weather for Karachi today, with cloudy skies, strong southwesterly winds, and the possibility of light drizzle in some parts of the city. According to the PMD, overcast conditions are expected to keep temperatures relatively comfortable throughout the day, providing relief from the recent heat. The department…
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Number of Pakistani Students Going to Germany Increases by 14%
ISLAMABAD: The number of Pakistani students pursuing higher education in Germany has increased by 14 percent over the past two years, according to Kai Rützberger, Head of Consular Affairs at the German Embassy in Islamabad. Speaking exclusively to Geo News, Rützberger said Pakistani students continue to make a positive impression in Germany due to their…
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Date Palm Crop in Khairpur Severely Affected by Pest Infestation
KHAIRPUR: Date palm orchards in parts of Khairpur are facing a serious threat as a destructive pest infestation continues to damage trees, raising concerns among growers and agricultural experts over potential large-scale crop losses. The affected areas include Rasoolabad, Bachal Bhambhro, and Ahmedpur, where date growers report that orchards are increasingly coming under attack from…
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Seven More Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation, Total Rises to 64, Say Security Sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed seven more militants during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total number of militants killed in the operation to 64, according to security sources. The joint operation by the Pakistan Army and police was launched following the attack on the Mangi Dam police checkpoint and is continuing…
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission Disqualifies PPP’s Fida Muhammad Nashad
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has disqualified Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Fida Muhammad Nashad in compliance with a ruling of the Supreme Appellate Court. According to Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shehbaz Khan, the decision was implemented after the court found that Nashad had concealed assets, rendering him no longer eligible under the constitutional standard…
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Rana Sanaullah Says Joint Security Operation Underway in Balochistan, Rejects Link Between Terrorism and Provincial Politics
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has said that a joint security operation involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police is underway in Balochistan, asserting that the ongoing militant violence has no connection with the province’s political issues or legitimate public grievances. Speaking during Geo News’ current affairs…
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Islamabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Grade-19 Officer Over Fake Degrees
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Grade-19 government officer after rejecting his intra-court appeal, ruling that he obtained employment using fraudulent academic qualifications. According to the court’s judgment issued on July 1, 2026, Wasim Afzal Warraich was found to have committed fraud and forgery by obtaining and using fake academic…
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Opposition Demands Joint Session of Parliament to Debate Security Situation in Balochistan and Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), has called for a joint session of Parliament to discuss the security situation in Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other national security issues. The demand was made during a joint press conference in Islamabad, where opposition leaders urged the government to convene both houses of…
