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Four policemen injured in explosion at Domel police station in Bannu

At least four policemen were injured in an explosion at Domel police station in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa late on Thursday evening. Bannu Deputy Inspector General Sajjad Khan said the blast happened within the limits of Domel police station. He confirmed that at least four people were injured in the blast, adding that rescue and […]

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Suspect in the murder of journalist Shan Dahar arrested after 12 years in Larkana

Journalist Shan Dahar. Photo: Courtesy — ifex Larkana police on Thursday arrested a fugitive suspect in the murder case of journalist Zakir Hussain Dahar, popularly known as Shan Dahar, more than 12 years after the murder. The district police spokesman said the suspect, Irfan Brohi, was nabbed in a raid near Darra crossing by Badah

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From international outcast to mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan’s remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a remarkable transformation for the country. The Chief of Defense Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir have had several meetings with

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Uzbekistan praises Pakistan’s role in regional peace, stability in conversation with FM Dar

Foreign ministers review recent regional developments and agree to maintain close contact on issues of common interest Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: X/ File Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov praised Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting regional peace and de-escalation during a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday.

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Khawaja Asif warns Indian Defense Minister against provocations ahead of Pahalgam attack day

Says New Delhi relies on “manufactured crises” that cannot withstand international scrutiny Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in a combined photo display. Photo: AFP/ File Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday warned Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh against escalating tensions ahead of the anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam attack, dismissing the

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LHC dismisses petition challenging NCA service termination

Court rules service rules non-statutory, states constitutional courts cannot review internal employment relationships ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging dismissal from service in a strategic organization operating under the National Command Authority (NCA). In a detailed judgment penned by Justice Jawad Hassan, the court held that employees subject to

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Pakistan is working tirelessly to ease tensions in the Middle East: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was working tirelessly to ease tensions in the Middle East, engaging in talks and diplomatic efforts at various levels as the war rages between the US, Israel and Iran. “The flames of war in the region are not yet extinguished, but as a friend of all

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Islamabad airport becomes Pakistan’s first to launch 5G services

PAA says newly launched 5G services will enhance passengers’ travel experience with high-speed connectivity LAHORE: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Thursday that 5G services had been launched at Islamabad International Airport, making it the first airport in Pakistan to offer such services. In a statement issued by PAA, the launch of 5G connectivity

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FO confirms Pakistan’s ongoing negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in China

Tahir Andrabi speaks at the weekly press briefing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Photo file: X/FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is holding talks with Afghanistan to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi confirmed at a weekly media briefing on Thursday.

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