Category: Pakistan
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Court Disposes of Inmate’s Complaint After Karachi Women’s Jail Clarifies Facilities in Drug Smuggling Case
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate in Karachi has disposed of an application filed by Anmol, also known as “Pinky,” who is facing trial in a drug smuggling case, after prison authorities clarified the facilities being provided to her in jail. The hearing was held before the Judicial Magistrate (South), where the accused had challenged the alleged…
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Punjab Government Launches Probe into Alleged Changes to Rawalpindi Ring Road Design
LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated an investigation into the alleged alteration of the design of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, reviving scrutiny over a controversy that first emerged during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s tenure. According to official sources, the provincial government has begun examining claims that unauthorized changes were made to the project’s…
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Miftah Ismail Criticizes PPP Over Karachi’s University Road, Governance and Economic Conditions
KARACHI: Awam Pakistan Party Secretary General Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), alleging that the prolonged construction of Karachi’s University Road reflects corruption, poor governance, and administrative negligence. Speaking at a press conference, Miftah Ismail said the major roadway has remained under construction for nearly five years, calling the delay a…
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Nine Militants Killed in Latest Security Operation in Balochistan’s Shaban Area
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed nine militants in the latest phase of the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources. The joint operation, involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police, is continuing in the Shaban area as part of efforts to eliminate militant elements operating in the region. Security sources…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Concern Over Regional Tensions in Calls with Iranian President and Qatari Emir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate telephone conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing Pakistan’s deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the region and reaffirming the country’s commitment to peace, stability, and diplomatic engagement. According to a statement issued by…
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Pakistan Says Militant Groups in Afghanistan Remain Persistent Threat to National Security
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that militant organizations operating from Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to Pakistan’s national security, while calling for stronger international cooperation to combat terrorism and promote regional stability. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad alongside Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman,…
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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…
