Category: Pakistan
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers, Reaffirms Pakistan’s Support in Call with Crown Prince
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. According to an official statement, the two leaders spoke by phone following the attacks,…
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Petrol Pump Owners Withdraw Strike Call After Government Assures Resolution of Dealers’ Issues
ISLAMABAD: The Petrol Pump Owners Association and the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) have withdrawn their planned nationwide strike after the government assured them that their longstanding concerns would be addressed. In a statement, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association announced that it had postponed the strike scheduled for the following day after receiving assurances from…
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Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Amir-ul-Azeem Passes Away
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Secretary General Amir-ul-Azeem has passed away after a prolonged illness, the party confirmed on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Jamaat-e-Islami said Amir-ul-Azeem had been suffering from cancer for a long time and had remained under treatment. According to the party, his funeral prayers will be offered at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at Mansoora,…
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Four Arrested, Including NADRA Officials, Over Fake Documents for Afghan Nationals
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects, including NADRA officials, for allegedly facilitating the issuance of fake identity documents to Afghan nationals. According to an FIA spokesperson, those arrested include NADRA Assistant Director Inam-ul-Haq, Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, NADRA watchman Junaid Ahmed, and Muhammad Umar Shah. The arrests were made in…
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High-Level Flood Reaches Head Qadirabad on River Chenab After Head Marala and Khanki
LAHORE: A high-level flood has reached Head Qadirabad on the River Chenab, following similar flood conditions at Head Marala and Head Khanki, according to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore. The FFD reported that the water inflow at Head Qadirabad has risen to 236,000 cusecs, placing the barrage in the high flood category. Meanwhile, the…
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Polio Virus Positivity Rate in Pakistan’s Environmental Samples Declines Significantly
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in the polio virus positivity rate in environmental samples, reflecting progress in the country’s ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). The NEOC reported that 127 environmental samples were collected from across the country during June 2026. Of these, 117 samples…
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Curfew Imposed in Khad Kocha Sub-Tehsil of Balochistan’s Mastung District
QUETTA: The Balochistan Home Department has imposed an indefinite curfew in Khad Kocha, a sub-tehsil of Mastung district, citing the prevailing law and order situation. According to the official notification, the curfew will remain in force until further orders as part of security measures aimed at maintaining peace and preventing any deterioration in the security…
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Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Announces He Will Personally Teach in Schools
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that he will personally teach students in government schools across the province, saying the initiative is aimed at improving educational standards and assessing classroom teaching firsthand. Speaking in Lahore, the minister said he will begin teaching from the first week of September, initially focusing on English…
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Bilawal Questions Condition of Punjab Cities, Maryam Aurangzeb Responds with Video Evidence
LAHORE: A political exchange has emerged between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, after Bilawal questioned the condition of several cities in Punjab during an election rally in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing supporters at the rally, Bilawal criticized the state of urban infrastructure and public…
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Urges Trump Administration to Arrest Netanyahu
NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the U.S. federal government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and execute its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video statement shared on social media, Mamdani said that while New York City does not have the legal authority…
