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Pakistan seeks enhanced cooperation on border management: minister

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Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry shakes hands with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. — APP Pakistan's Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to enhancing global cooperation on effective border... * This article was originally published here

‘Icon of journalism': Mir Javed ur Rahman's 5th death anniversary today

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Jang Media Group’s former chairman, publisher and ex-managing editor of Akhbar-e-Jahan Mir Javed ur Rahman . — File Jang Media Group’s former chairman, publisher and ex-managing editor of Akhbar-e-Jahan Mir Javed ur Rahman’s fifth death anniversary... * This article was originally published here

Six terrorists killed in Kalat IBO: ISPR

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Army personnel can be seen in this undated image. — Reuters/FileIBO conducted on reported presence of terrorists.Troops effectively engaged terrorists location: ISPR."Security forces determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace." At least six terrorists were killed... * This article was originally published here

Govt, PTI trade barbs over rising terrorism

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. — Wikimedia Commons/APP/FilePTI seems to encourage terrorism, instead of condemning it: Talal.Minister says Kabul failed to prevent cross-border infiltration.Gohar says this... * This article was originally published here

Woman allegedly gang-raped in front of husband in Faisalabad

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A representational image of a woman. — Canva Highwaymen held husband at gunpoint, took turns assaulting wife.Police confirm victim’s medical exam completed for forensics.In 2024, a woman was ravished using same modus operandi. In yet another disturbing... * This article was originally published here

Pakistan faces significant surge in temperatures in coming months, warns PMD

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Residents cool off from the heatwave, as they are sprayed with water jetting out from a leaking water pipeline in Karachi. — Reuters/File Winter rainfall recorded 42% below normal: weatherman.Alarming decline in rainfall pushes dams to dead levels.Metropolitan areas will... * This article was originally published here

Funeral prayer of COAS' mother offered in Rawalpindi

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Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir delivers a speech at the passing out parade of the 147th long course of the Pakistan Army at the military academy in Kakul on April 29, 2023. — ISPR The funeral prayer for Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir's mother was offered at the Race... * This article was originally published here

Govt doubles down on May 9 apology amid PTI's refusal

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PML-N Senator Talal Chaudhry in this undated photo. — APPTalal says PTI attacked establishment, defence installations.Says efforts made to ensure broader participation in NA session.Salman Raja rules out possibility of Imran tendering apology. ISLAMABAD: The federal... * This article was originally published here

Sultan Ali Allana conferred Nishan-e-Khidmat for transformative contributions to Pakistan

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Prominent banker and philanthropist Sultan Ali Allana was honoured with the prestigious Nishan-e-Khidmat, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian awards, at a special investiture ceremony held on Pakistan Day. The award was approved by President Asif Ali Zardari on August 14, 2024,... * This article was originally published here

KP CM's aide urges government to engage with Afghanistan on terrorism

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Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif. — Screengrab via X/ @BaristerDrSaif/File Saif says govt neither engaging with Kabul nor letting others do so.Adviser upbeat that talks with Afghan Taliban to help curb terrorism.Claims... * This article was originally published here

Media bodies denounce arrest of journalist Farhan Mallick under contentious Peca law

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Journalist Farhan Mallick. —X@raftar/File PFUJ demands immediate, unconditional release of Mallick.Journalist body asks govt to rein in agencies like FIA.Farhan Mallick arrested under contentious Peca. Media bodies on Friday strongly condemned the... * This article was originally published here

State minister for interior accuses KP govt of not taking action against terrorists

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Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry addresses a press conference in this undated image. — PID/File Menace of terrorism rearing its head again, says Talal Chaudhry.Parties who have soft corner for terrorists boycotted NA moot: minister.No operation... * This article was originally published here

JUI-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed passes away

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed. — Facebook/File Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed passed away on Wednesday after protracted illness, his son Munir Ahmed confirmed. Ahmed was suffering from kidney disease for a long time, he said... * This article was originally published here

Ruling coalition castigates PTI for skipping national security meeting

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Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari , Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — APP/Reuters/Online Minister stresses need to rectify flaws in governance.Raises question over division between PTI for attending... * This article was originally published here

In-camera session to discuss strategy for preventing Kabul from becoming proxy: Rana

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Adviser to PM on Political And Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah. — PID/File Rana says Afghan govt provided terrorists with safe havens.Session to strategise against Afghanistan becoming India's tool."COAS, DG ISI to attend in-camera session, brief lawmakers." As... * This article was originally published here

In-camera session: Military leadership to brief lawmakers on security situation on March 18

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Members of lower house of parliament attend the National Assembly meeting in Islamabad on March 1, 2024. — X/@NAofPakistan NA speaker schedules closed-door session for Tuesday at 1:30pm.Session to be attended by parliamentary leaders of political parties.Relevant cabinet members... * This article was originally published here

Govt announces compensation, jobs for families of Jaffar Express attack victims

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A security force personnel member stands guard near a train containing empty coffins that are dispatched to Bolan where a passenger train that was attacked by separatist militants, at a railway station in Quetta, March 12, 2025. — Reuters Abbasi urges political parties... * This article was originally published here

Those up in arms against state don't want to negotiate: Balochistan CM

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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti addresses a press conference. — Radio Pakistan/File “On what should we negotiate with terrorists?” asks CM Bugti.Says entire country referring to disillusioned leaders as terrorists.CM says allowing banned outfit... * This article was originally published here

Ready to invite PTI to APC on terrorism: Khawaja Asif

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — AFP/File In a positive development amid rising political temperatures in the country, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday announced that the ruling alliance was ready to invite Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to the all-parties conference on... * This article was originally published here

Jaffar Express operation complete, hostages rescued: DG ISPR

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Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry briefing media at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, December 27, 2024. — ISPR Pak Army, Air Force, SSG and FC took part in joint operation. DG says 21 passengers were martyred before... * This article was originally published here

Militants using women, children as human shields, says Talal on Bolan incident

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PML-N Senator Talal Chaudhry in this undated photo. — APP Talal says all passengers will be rescued soon.Confirms hostages included govt officials and families.Adds terrorists had taken passengers to mountainous area. Minister of State for Interior... * This article was originally published here

Govt rules out usurping Sindh's water share for Cholistan project

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing the Press Conference. — APP/File Iqbal says no one eyeing Sindh's water or usurping it. Says no possibility of Punjab taking Sindh's water."Defeated politicians trying to rejuvenate... * This article was originally published here

FIA arrests 'key suspect' in Greek boat tragedy

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The Greek Navy conducts a rescue operation after a migrant boat capsized off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024, in this still image obtained from a video. — ReutersFIA sought extradition of prime suspect.Jajja escaped from Sialkot jail after incident.Key suspect was in... * This article was originally published here

Moosa Harraj elected Oxford Union president

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Pakistani student Moosa Harraj speaks at a session at Oxford University. — Reporter LONDON: Pakistani master's student Moosa Harraj, son of former federal minister Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj, has been elected Oxford Union president for Michaelmas Term 2025. Moosa is the fourth... * This article was originally published here

Hot, dry weather to persist in Karachi until March 12

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An Edhi volunteer pours water on a pedestrian along a street during a hot summer day in Karachi on May 16. — AFP/File Karachi will remain under the grip of hot and dry weather until March 12, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Friday. The maximum... * This article was originally published here

Ikhtiar Wali appointed coordinator to PM on information for KP affairs

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PML-N leader Ikhtiar Wali Khan calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 5, 2025. — APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appointed Ikhtiar Wali Khan as his coordinator on information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa affairs with immediate... * This article was originally published here

Malala returns to hometown 13 years after being shot

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai poses for a picture at riverside in her home village Barkana, Shangla district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, March 5, 2025. — X/@Malala Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai returned to... * This article was originally published here

Pakistan partners with Khan Academy to bring AI tutor Khanmigo to schools

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Representatives of Ministry for Federal Education and Khan Academy sign a memorandum of understanding to bring Khanmigo AI to Pakistani schools. —Ministry of Federal Education The Ministry of Federal Education and Khan Academy have signed a memorandum of understanding to transform... * This article was originally published here

Security forces soldier martyred, four injured in Kalat suicide attack

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This undated photo shows an FC convoy. — APP/FILEFemale suicide bomber targets FC convoy in Kalat district.One FC personnel martyred and four others suffer injuries.“We salute the indelible sacrifices of FC,” says Mohsin Naqvi. At least one security forces soldier was... * This article was originally published here

KP CM, Afghan diplomat stress reopening of Torkham border amid Ramadan

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Afghan Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir. — Facebook/APP/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur KP CM asks Afghan diplomat to play role in border reopening.Gandapur, diplomat discuss issues faced by Afghanis in KP."Awaiting Centre's... * This article was originally published here

COAS Gen Munir lauds youth's role in shaping Pakistan's future

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Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir addresses an event in Bahawalpur on March 1, 2025. — ISPR Army chief interacts with students at IMS.Encourages them to pursue academic excellence.Commends combat Bahawalpur Cantonment's readiness. * This article was originally published here