The weather in Lahore provided pleasant relief to residents as heavy rain and hail lowered the temperature on Wednesday. Areas including Mall Road, Jail Road and Gulberg experienced heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds, making the weather cool and pleasant. The weather monitoring report of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued at 3.30 pm stated […]
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Demand government action for safe recovery of 10 Pakistani crew members held by pirates Families of Pakistani crew members abducted by Somali pirates protested at the Native Jetty Bridge in Karachi on Wednesday. SCREEN GRAB Families of Pakistani crew members abducted by Somali pirates on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the lack of government action
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CIE says leaked AS-level maths paper shared before exam, vows action against those responsible Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday confirmed the leak of another A-level maths paper that was allegedly circulated online ahead of the exam, and said it was working to establish the extent of the breach and decide next steps. A and
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Climate Change Minister Musadik Masood Malik in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environment Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, to strengthen preparations for the coming monsoon season. In late April, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had warned that
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Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky is at the head of a drug gang that supplies high-value drugs across the country Alleged drug dealer was presented in court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A district and sessions court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police three days
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Says the launch of the IBI headquarters marks a transformative milestone in the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Partnership Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: APP Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, saying the visit
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Defense minister warns Afghanistan of ‘open war’ if Kabul fails to act against terrorists Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addresses the National Assembly on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned Afghanistan on Wednesday that if Kabul failed to stop harboring terrorists, Pakistan would respond in the same way it had against India
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ISLAMABAD: The superintendent of Adiala prison has opposed a request for meetings between former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, and her family members, as well as access to a personal doctor, claiming such interactions were used for political messages outside the prison. In a written report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC),
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated that development, prosperity and welfare of the people of Balochistan remained the top priority of the federal government. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of senior politicians and members of the Senate from Balochistan at the
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Aleema Khan later told reporters that being denied a meeting was contempt of court ISLAMABAD: Sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi were again denied a meeting with the PTI founder at Adiala Jail on Tuesday. Aleema Khan later told reporters that being denied a meeting was contempt of
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