Category: Pakistan
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One Missing After Glacier Collapse in Kalam, Six Rescued
SWAT: A glacier collapse in the Matiltan area of Kalam trapped seven people, prompting an emergency rescue operation, officials said. According to Rescue authorities, the incident occurred when a glacier broke apart, leaving seven individuals caught beneath or affected by the collapse. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately after receiving the report and successfully rescued six…
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Pakistan Forecast to Receive Thunderstorms and Rain in Several Regions Over Coming Days
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall in several parts of the country over the next few days, while warning of possible landslides in northern mountainous areas. According to the PMD, moist currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of Pakistan, with their…
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15-Year Tribal Feud Ends in Larkana as 28 Individuals Surrender to Police
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has announced the end of a 15-year-long tribal feud in Larkana, describing it as a landmark achievement by the Sindh Police. According to the provincial home minister, members of the Jiho and Dhani tribes voluntarily surrendered before the law after prolonged efforts by law enforcement authorities. He said the…
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Applications for Pakistan’s CSS Examination Drop Nearly 48% in Four Years
ISLAMABAD: The number of candidates registering for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination has fallen by nearly 48 percent over the past four years, according to official data released by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). The figures show that registrations declined from 35,059 candidates in 2022 to 18,139 in 2025, reflecting a significant decrease…
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Technical Fault Forces Istanbul-Islamabad Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Baku
ISLAMABAD: A foreign airline flight traveling from Istanbul to Islamabad made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after experiencing a technical issue while flying through Azerbaijani airspace. According to aviation sources, the aircraft developed a fault during the flight, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. Data from Flightradar24 indicated that the aircraft experienced a…
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One Guard Killed in Attack on Former AJK Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas’ Convoy
MUZAFFARABAD: A security guard was killed and several others were injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the convoy of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas in the Tain Dhalkot area, officials confirmed. According to initial reports, the firing targeted the convoy while it was passing through Tain Dhalkot. The attack…
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Pakistan Played Key Role in Promoting Regional Peace, Says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan played a significant role in promoting peace in the region, adding that the country’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States would be remembered as an important diplomatic achievement. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical B2B Investment Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister said the recent regional crisis had…
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Rana Sanaullah Says AJK’s 12-Seat Issue Should Be Decided by Newly Elected Assembly
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has said that constitutional and legal issues cannot be resolved through protests or sit-ins, stressing that such matters fall within the authority of the legislative assembly. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, Rana Sanaullah criticized the banned Action Committee for adopting what he described as the wrong approach, saying…
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Bilawal Urges Pakistan to Reopen Blocked Kashmir Routes, Calls for Clarification on Government’s Kashmir Policy
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the state to resolve the blockade affecting Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying that if Pakistan can help facilitate peace between the United States and Iran and contribute to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, it should also ensure that Kashmir’s blocked routes are reopened.…
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US Awards Fulbright Scholarships to 85 Pakistani Students and Researchers
ISLAMABAD: The United States has awarded Fulbright scholarships to 85 Pakistani students and researchers for higher education and academic exchange programs. According to the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), this year’s awards include 71 master’s scholarships, 14 PhD scholarships, and six Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) fellowships. The selected Pakistani scholars will…
