Category: Leading
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Finance minister to visit Washington for trade, tariff talks with US
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to arrive in Washington on Saturday for a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with officials on trade, finance and investment as Pakistan and the United States continue negotiations on a broader bilateral economic partnership, diplomatic sources told Dawn. According to the sources, Aurangzeb is scheduled to…
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Elderly Woman Injured After Falling Into Open Sewer in Sukkur, Residents Protest Civic Negligence and Demand Immediate Safety Measures
SUKKUR: An elderly woman was injured after falling into an uncovered sewer near Shikarpur Phatak in the Goli Mar area of Sukkur on Friday night, triggering strong public criticism of the Sukkur Municipal Corporation and the concerned Town Committee over alleged negligence in maintaining public infrastructure. According to reports, the woman was returning home after…
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Bangladesh High Commission marked July Martyrs’ Day in Islamabad, speakers recalled July uprising and democratic transit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad Thursday observed July, Martyrs’ Day and paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the July, 2024 Uprising in Bangladesh. The diplomats, members of the Bangladeshi community, academics, researchers and public figures attended the event and discussed the significance of the uprising, democratic developments in…
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DPM Dar winds up China visit after attending AI moot, meeting FM Wang Yi
SHANGHAI, Jul 17 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday concluded a “productive” official visit to Shanghai, China, expressing sincere appreciation to the Chinese government and its leadership for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements. “Just concluded a productive visit to Shanghai, China. I express my sincere appreciation to the…
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Commissioner Sukkur Division Chairs Coordination Meeting on Polio Booster Dose Campaign; Emphasizes Effective Implementation for Campaign Success
Sukkur, July 16, 2026: Commissioner Sukkur Division, Mr. Abid Saleem Qureshi, chaired a meeting of the Divisional Task Force at the Commissioner Office, Sukkur, to review preparations for the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled for August 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Health Department, PPHI, Education Department, Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Divisional…
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Naseem Kharal Hailed as a Master Storyteller at 48th Death Anniversary and Short Story Conference
Prominent intellectuals and writers stated that Naseem Kharal’s short stories hold the status of modern classics in Sindhi literature. They described him as a master of language, a distinguished realist, and one of Sindh’s greatest short story writers. His timeless stories on the themes of agrarian and industrial society continue to inspire generations of readers.These…
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Protest Rally Held in Mirpurkhas Demanding Justice for Faheemda Laghari
MIRPURKHAS: A large protest rally was held in Mirpurkhas on Friday to demand the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of Faheemda Laghari and to call for strict punishment for the perpetrators in accordance with the law. The demonstration was organized on the appeal of leaders of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM)…
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Sindh Government Spokesperson Visits Salam Pakistan Armed Forces Free Sports Summer Camp 2026
KARACHI: Sindh Government Spokesperson Syeda Tahseen Abidi visited the Salam Pakistan Armed Forces Free Sports Summer Camp 2026 as the chief guest, where she distributed sports uniforms and prizes among participating children and encouraged young athletes to continue pursuing sports with dedication. The summer camp was organized under the patronage of Pakistan Peace Ambassador Aurangzeb…
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12 Pakistani Youth Allegedly Kidnapped in Iran After Human Smugglers Promised Passage to Europe
LAHORE: Twelve Pakistani nationals have allegedly been kidnapped in Iran after being lured by human smugglers with false promises of being transported to Europe, according to Pakistani authorities. Officials said the victims had paid large sums of money to traffickers who claimed they would arrange their illegal journey to Italy via Iran. Instead, the young…
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Pakistan Revises Entry Policy for Overseas Pakistanis with Expired or Cancelled NICOPs
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has revised its entry policy for overseas Pakistanis, announcing that travelers arriving with expired or cancelled National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs) will no longer be granted landing permits upon arrival. According to an official advisory, Pakistani nationals traveling with an expired or cancelled NICOP will not be allowed…
