Category: Pakistan
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Punjab Minister Azma Bukhari Criticises Bilawal Bhutto, Defends PML-N’s AJK Election Victory
Lahore: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has defended the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s performance in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, saying voters supported development and progress, while sharply criticising Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Bukhari said the people of Azad Kashmir had voted…
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Four Militants Killed in Joint Police and CTD Operation in Swat’s Matta Area; Elite Force Constable Martyred
Swat: A joint operation by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Matta area of Swat resulted in the deaths of four suspected militants, while an Elite Force constable was killed during the operation, according to security sources. Sources said the operation was carried out in the Rashid Sar area,…
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Police Recruitment Candidate Dies During Physical Test in Islamabad
Islamabad: A 25-year-old candidate appearing for the Islamabad Police recruitment process died after collapsing during the physical fitness test, police officials confirmed. According to Islamabad Police, the candidate, identified as Ishaq, suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while participating in the running test. Emergency personnel immediately shifted him by ambulance to the Pakistan Institute of Medical…
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Pakistan Unveils Four-Year Hajj Policy; Package Expected to Cost Rs1.2–1.3 Million
Islamabad: The federal government has unveiled Pakistan’s first-ever four-year Hajj Policy, aimed at introducing long-term reforms, greater transparency, and improved management of Hajj operations. The estimated cost of the government Hajj package is expected to range between Rs1.2 million and Rs1.3 million. Speaking at a press briefing, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf…
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Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal May Bring Rain to Karachi and Sindh from July 31
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and rain across Karachi and several other districts of Sindh from July 31 to August 2, warning of the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas. According to the PMD, the low-pressure weather system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and…
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US Congressional Delegation Says Trump’s Strong Ties with Pakistani Leadership Are Producing Positive Results
Islamabad: A delegation from the United States Congress met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, praising Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and highlighting the positive impact of US President Donald Trump’s relationship with Pakistan’s leadership. The congressional delegation included Representative Ryan Zinke and Representative Michael Baumgartner, who held discussions with the prime minister on matters…
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Barrister Gohar Reportedly Rejected ‘Imran Khan Release Force’ Proposal Despite Support from KP Chief Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reportedly refused to approve a proposal to establish an “Imran Khan Release Force,” despite support from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, according to party sources. The development comes after the chief minister informed the Constitutional Court that the proposed organisation was never actually formed. While…
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Teen Dies Trying to Rescue Child Swept into Open Drain in Karachi
Karachi: A 17-year-old teenager lost his life while attempting to rescue a young child who fell into an open storm drain near Sohrab Goth, as rescue teams continue searching for the missing boy. The incident occurred near Noor-e-Islam Mosque in the Machhar Colony area, within the jurisdiction of Sohrab Goth Police Station. According to police,…
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Karachi Weather Forecast: Hot, Humid Conditions Expected Over the Next 24 Hours
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather in Karachi over the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies and a slight possibility of light drizzle in some areas. According to the Met Office, the city’s weather is expected to remain warm, humid, and partly cloudy throughout the forecast period. The…
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Maryam Nawaz Rejects Rigging Allegations, Mocks PPP Over AJK Election Claims
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has responded to allegations of election rigging against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, criticising the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and dismissing its claims. In a statement posted on social media, Maryam Nawaz reacted to criticism from PPP leaders by saying that…
