Category: Pakistan
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Minister reviews security arrangements for Muharram processoins
An important review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary Interior regarding the security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. In the meeting, Home Secretaries and police officials of all the provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan participated. During the meeting, a detailed briefing…
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President, PM express grief over loss of lives in Venezuela quake
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and widespread devastation caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. The president extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and conveyed his sympathies to the Government and…
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Probe launched against AJK govt employees linked with Joint Awami Action Committee
Showing zero tolerance towards those challenging the writ of the state, the government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has initiated departmental action against hundreds of its employees who are allegedly members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and who allegedly participated in a sit-in in Rawalakot, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.…
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Bilawal Bhutto Urges Prime Minister to Rein in Cabinet, Warns Problems Could Grow Over Time
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to exercise greater control over his cabinet, warning that conflicting statements by some ministers are creating political difficulties and could lead to bigger challenges in the future. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal praised the Prime Minister’s efforts to engage…
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Farooq Sattar Warns of “Karachi Action Committee” if City’s Issues Remain Unaddressed
Islamabad: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar has warned that if the federal and provincial authorities fail to address Karachi’s longstanding problems, demands for greater administrative control and the formation of a “Karachi Action Committee” could emerge. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Sattar stressed the need for national reconciliation, constitutional compliance,…
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Court Rejects Aleema Khan’s Request to Summon Federal and Provincial Ministers as Witnesses in November 26 Protest Case
Rawalpindi: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected a request filed by Aleema Khan seeking to summon federal and provincial ministers as court witnesses in a case related to the November 26 protest. The decision was announced by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, who delivered a reserved verdict on the application. The court dismissed…
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Massive Fire at Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar Destroys 335 Shops and Stalls
Islamabad: A major fire broke out at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad, destroying 335 shops and stalls and causing significant property damage, according to rescue officials. The blaze erupted in the popular marketplace and quickly spread across a large section of the bazaar, prompting an extensive emergency response from rescue and firefighting teams. Thick…
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Khawaja Asif Says Mahmood Khan Achakzai Looks “Out of Place” Sitting Among PTI Members
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that he holds great respect for opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, but remarked that Achakzai appears “rather unusual” sitting among members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, the Defence Minister called on opposition parties to move beyond past political disputes and…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Questions Double Standards on Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a consistent international approach toward ballistic missile programs, questioning why Iran’s missile capabilities are often scrutinized while many other countries possess similar systems for defensive purposes. Speaking alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a joint press conference in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said that the issue of…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Concludes One-Day Visit to Pakistan
Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has completed his one-day official visit to Pakistan and departed for Iran after a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The Iranian president was seen off at Islamabad by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and other…
