Category: Pakistan
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Sindh Agriculture University Approves PhD Research on Sunflower Yield and Nutritional Quality
Tandojam: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, has approved the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree to researcher Deepak Raj Goswami following the successful completion of a significant study aimed at improving sunflower seed yield, edible oil quality, and iron biofortification. The approval was granted during a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies…
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Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan as International Market Rally Pushes Per Tola Rate Above Rs433,000
Karachi: Gold prices witnessed a significant increase across Pakistan on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs3,600 per tola, driven by a sharp rally in the international bullion market. The latest increase has pushed domestic gold prices to another record level, reflecting the continued impact of global economic uncertainty and strong investor…
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Court Upholds Arrest Order for Sohail Afridi in Case Over Alleged Remarks Against State Institutions
ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad has upheld its order directing the arrest and production of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after he failed to appear in a case related to alleged remarks against state institutions. The case was heard by Civil Judge Abbas Shah, where the chief minister did not appear before the…
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Court Extends Physical Remand of Four Suspects in Kidnapping and Rape Case Involving Foreign Women
LAHORE: A Lahore court has extended the physical remand of four suspects, including Raza Dar, by five days in a case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women. The accused—Raza Dar, Sikandar Khan, Hassan Raza, and Sajid Ali—were produced before Judicial Magistrate Azhar Mahmood after the expiry of their previous remand. During…
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Over 25 Terrorist Groups Active in Afghanistan, Says Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
NEW YORK: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that more than 25 terrorist organizations are currently active in Afghanistan, stressing that eliminating extremist groups is a shared international responsibility. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with his Russian counterpart at the United Nations Headquarters, where the two sides discussed the regional security situation,…
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Pakistan Urges All Parties to Honor Islamabad Memorandum Commitments Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called on all parties involved in the escalating Iran-U.S. tensions to uphold the commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and exercise restraint to prevent further instability in the region. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan is deeply concerned about the growing tensions and stressed that the outbreak…
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KP Chief Minister Urges PM to Reconsider Withdrawal of Tax Exemption for Merged Districts
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to withdraw tax exemptions for the merged tribal districts and the Malakand Division. In his letter, the chief minister said the proposed withdrawal of tax exemptions has caused widespread public concern. He argued…
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Iran Will Never Forget Pakistan’s Support, Says President Pezeshkian
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pakistan for its support and expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for attending the condolence gathering held in memory of the late Iranian Supreme Leader. In a message shared on social media, President Pezeshkian thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistani delegation for their participation in…
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Five Private Company Officials Fined Rs2.7 Million After Harassment Allegations Proven
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment has imposed a Rs2.7 million fine on five officials of a private company after finding them guilty of workplace harassment and retaliatory conduct against a female employee. In its ruling, the Federal Ombudsperson stated that workplace harassment and retaliation are unacceptable and will result in strict legal…
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Headline:Railway Pensioners’ Alliance Sukkur Zone Finalizes Preparations for July 15 Train March
SUKKUR: The Pakistan Railway Pensioners Alliance Welfare Organization (RPIWO), Sukkur Division Zone, held an important organizational meeting to finalize preparations for the Train March scheduled for July 15, 2026, and to plan the reception of participants arriving in Rohri. The meeting focused on developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure the success of the march and…
