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Damning SC report on Imran’s health raises political storm

Court orders specialist eye care for Imran; Allows telephone contact with sons; The government ensures compliance by 16 February at the latest Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan addresses the nation via a video link on Wednesday. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the federal government on Thursday assured the Supreme Court that PTI

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The opposition announces a sit-in outside parliament until the meeting with Imran Khan is allowed

Achakzai says the sit-in will continue until the demands are met; Raja Nasir to write to foreign bodies about Imran’s health ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) announced on Thursday to hold a sit-in outside the Parliament House until a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his treatment secured after his reported

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The banks lower the export refinancing rate to 4.5%

The PBA cites an increase in private sector lending, SME lending and record agricultural financing Many foreign investors are believed to borrow from their domestic banks at lower interest rates (6-7%) and invest in Pakistan’s treasury bills, which offer high returns (20%). Photo: file KARACHI: The local banking sector has announced a voluntary 3% reduction

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PMDC issues specific notices to 12 institutions charging fees in excess of Rs1.8 million.

Council chairman Dr. Rizwan Taj says excessive fees will either be refunded or adjusted in the next academic year ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) President, Dr. Rizwan Taj, said on Thursday that it had issued notices to 12 medical and dental institutions charging an annual fee above Rs 1.8 million, the ceiling fixed

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KP Governor recommends Tamgha-e-Shujaat for Aoun Abbas Shaheed

Writes letter to Prime Minister highlighting the martyr’s exceptional bravery that averted a far more devastating outcome Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has recommended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to present a posthumous civilian award to Aoun Abbas for displaying extraordinary courage in trying to stop the suicide

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President, Prime Minister review the political, economic and security situation

Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed The high-level meeting took place at the President House in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reviewed the country’s political, economic and security situation as well as the prevailing regional and global environment. According to a

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Pakistan, US lift deeper anti-terror ties, expand investment cooperation

Both sides agree to promote investment in the mining, minerals and energy sectors Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy, US Ambassador Natalie Baker, Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry meet in Islamabad on February 12, 2026. PHOTO: HANDOUT Pakistan and the United States have agreed

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Balochistan announces Rs1.38b bounty for 39 ‘most wanted terrorists’

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has published the names and photographs of 39 people in major newspapers, declaring them “most wanted terrorists” and announcing substantial cash rewards for information leading to their arrest. Among those listed are Bashir Zeb, the leader of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group, and Gulzar Imam, also known as

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PTI slams government for “crime” against Imran after eye health revelations

Accuses former Adiala prison SP of negligence, promises accountability; Attaullah Tarar says PTI leaders hold a press conference outside the Supreme Court on Thursday. — SCREEN GRAB The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Thursday accused the state of “committing a crime” against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan after the Supreme Court was informed that

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