Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the Federal Constabulary Training Centre in Shabqadar area of Charsadda to review Anti-Riot Wing training and operational preparedness. During his visit, Mohsin Naqvi praised the FC personnel for their professional skills and stressed the importance of maintaining law and order. Mohsin Naqvi witnessed Anti-Riot Wing exercises and their…

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Chairperson of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, and Member of the Provincial Assembly Sarah Ahmad (T.I) attended a ceremony marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day as the chief guest, where she praised the Pakistani diaspora for serving as ambassadors of the country through their professional achievements and public contributions. The event, organised by the…

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The government has withdrawn Pakistan Telecommunications Reorganisation Amendment (PTRA) Bill from the Senate, saying a new and comprehensive legislation will be introduced soon. Acting Senate Chairman Manzoor Kakar chaired the session when Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, instead of federal IT minister, tabled a motion in the House for taking back PTRA Bill.…

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred Anti-Corruption Department from taking disciplinary action against members of private cooperative societies in hearing of petition against anti-corruption intervention in cooperative housing societies disputes. During proceedings on Friday, the LHC issued interim stay order against inquiry by Anti-Corruption Department. Justice Muhammad Jawad Zafar heard petition of Sheikh Sadaqat,…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke separately with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. During the telephonic conversation between Dar and his Saudi counterpart, they exchanged views on regional developments and matters of mutual interest, including the…

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data and modern technology are the foundation of future development, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. Addressing a ceremony in China, Punjab Chief Minister said big data is an important tool for effective planning for sustainable development.  Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan and China…

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) administration has stopped accepting new maternity cases due to limited capacity. PIMS Executive Director Rana Imran Sikandar confirmed the decision, saying the hospital cannot accommodate patients beyond its available capacity. He said 15 beds in the children’s nursery were completely damaged, reducing its capacity from 50 to…

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RAWALPINDI: Rescue officials have warned that major hospitals in Rawalpindi are also vulnerable to fire incidents and may pose safety risks, following the tragic fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), in which 14 newborn babies reportedly lost their lives. According to Rescue officials who spoke to Geo News on condition of anonymity,…

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KARACHI: The judicial commission formed to investigate the murder of young Karachi businessman Mir Raza has formally begun its proceedings and issued notices to his family and other relevant parties. The commission has started work on the case and issued notices to Mir Raza’s family and their lawyer, Jibran Nasir, directing them to appear before…

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RAWALPINDI: A nine-year-old madrasa student allegedly died after being subjected to violence at a religious seminary in Kallar Syedan, with police taking two people into custody in connection with the incident. According to police, the deceased student was identified as nine-year-old Faizan, a resident of Bhakkar. The child had reportedly been studying at the madrasa…

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