Sindh records 22% rape convictions, followed by Balochistan at 12% and KP 6% ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Thursday reviewed the number of convictions in human rights-related cases across provinces, along with broader concerns over justice, security and gender inequality in Pakistan. The meeting, chaired by Senator Samina Zehri, was briefed […]
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Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasizes acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as an absolute strategic imperative for the Navy ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively address both traditional and non-traditional challenges in the maritime domain. Chairing the Pakistan Navy Command and Staff Conference
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Pakistani mediators were burning the proverbial midnight oil to ensure that diplomacy did not falter ISLAMABAD: When news of the evacuation of 22 Iranian crew members of the vessel seized by the US Navy to Pakistan emerged on Monday, it showed the effectiveness of Islamabad’s mediation efforts. The development was seen as a significant confidence-building
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Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents shields of the Saudi leadership to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy at the sixth Paigham-e-Islam conference. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan had emerged
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Dar highlights sustained diplomatic engagement for de-escalation and dialogue in the region, beyond Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference in Islamabad. SCREEN GRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan wants a permanent end to the US-Iran war for peace in the region. Radio Pakistan reported. Addressing the Sixth
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Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, says Marka-i-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve Pakistan’s armed forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to defend the country and warned that any hostile designs would be met with greater force, precision and determination as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to
This was said by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday Marka-e-Haq has made it clear that any future aggression will be met with a far more intense and decisive response, Radio Pakistan reported. On 13 May 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that 10 May will be observed annually as Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq to commemorate the “magnificent
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The prime minister says the development came in response to requests from Pakistan, other countries, especially Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump after Trump announced a pause in “Project Freedom”, an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz,
Assuring that all possible steps will be taken to accelerate the country’s journey towards renewable energy Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview at the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that the government is committed
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The court warns that the prison inspector can be forcibly produced if he fails to appear at the next hearing Former First Lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned Adiala Jail Superintendent Sajid Baig and warned that he could be produced forcibly if he fails to appear at
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