Category: Leading
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Khairpur Human Rights Committee Reviews Complaints and Child Marriage Cases
Khairpur, August 20, 2026: An important meeting of the Human Rights Committee was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Khairpur under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Abdul Hakim Dharejo. The meeting reviewed a range of issues concerning the protection of human rights across the district, resolution of public complaints, action against violations of the…
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Key Extortion Gang Commander Killed in Police Encounter in Karachi
Karachi: A key commander and active shooter of an alleged extortion gang was killed in a police encounter in North Nazimabad, according to the District Central Karachi Police. The encounter took place on August 19, 2026, on the main road near Abdullah College in Block U, North Nazimabad, within the jurisdiction of Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. According…
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Special Polio Booster Dose Campaign to Begin in Naushahro Feroze
Naushahro Feroze: An important awareness meeting regarding the upcoming special polio booster dose campaign was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC-I) Naushahro Feroze, Muhammad Mustaqeem Qureshi. The meeting was attended by district and taluka-level officers of the Education Department, Additional District Health Officer Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Memon, WHO PEI Officer Dr Abdul Bari,…
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Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Ishaq Dar, Discusses Palestine, Golan Heights and Afghanistan
Islamabad: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The talks covered a range of regional and international issues, including the situation in Palestine,…
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Six People Burned to Death in Car-Gas Bowser Collision on Makran Coastal Highway
Balochistan: Six people were burned to death after a car collided with a gas bowser on the Makran Coastal Highway near Sarpat, according to police. The accident occurred in the B2 Sarpat area of Zone One, Ormara. Police said the six people travelling in the car died at the scene after the collision caused a fire.…
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Inquiry Launched into Medical-Legal Officer Who Conducted First Autopsy of Mir Raza
Karachi: An investigation has been launched into Dr Usama, the medical-legal officer who conducted the first post-mortem examination of the body of young businessman Mir Raza, according to sources. Sources said the investigation team questioned Dr Usama for more than five hours. During the questioning, investigators reportedly asked detailed questions about concerns and alleged discrepancies surrounding…
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Government Petition Against Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer Returned with Objections
Islamabad: The Supreme Court has returned the government’s review petition challenging the decision to transfer Imran Khan to a hospital after the Registrar’s Office raised objections over the filing, according to sources. Sources said the Supreme Court Registrar’s Office had raised objections to the government’s review petition seeking reconsideration of the order concerning Imran Khan’s transfer…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Field Marshal Asim Munir
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday, during which the two discussed ongoing efforts to find political and diplomatic solutions to the current situation, according to Iranian media reports. The telephone conversation focused on diplomatic efforts and possible political approaches to addressing the challenges facing…
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Fake Credentials Lead to Dismissal of Assistant Professor After 30 Years
Faisalabad: An assistant professor at a government science college has been dismissed nearly 30 years after allegedly securing his education, government job, gold medal and scholarship through fraudulent means, according to the Higher Education Commission (HEC). According to the HEC, the assistant professor, identified as Mujahid Umar, obtained academic qualifications through impersonation and forged credentials. An…
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Security Withdrawn from Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi
The Indian government has withdrawn the external security cover that had been deployed around the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, according to media reports. The development marks another notable change in the security arrangements surrounding Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in the Indian capital. Indian authorities have reportedly removed security barricades and other protective measures that…
