The FCC noted that the marriage policy cannot be used as a basis for indefinite posting and does not create any vested right ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has taken exception to a recent Supreme Court ruling that ordered all government departments to strictly adhere to the marriage policy to address issues faced by […]
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Says Pakistan ready to send any humanitarian or material aid to aid in relief efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life caused by “devastating floods and extreme weather disturbances” in Turkiye and offered condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the
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Sindh CM says Pakistan “does not want war” but will never compromise on its defence PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaks at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in Karachi. SCREEN GRAB KARACHI: Pakistan has “endured and prevailed” and remains a nation that does not compromise its sovereignty, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
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Iranian ships will also be loaded back into Pakistani territorial waters to return to their original owners after repairs A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan on Monday facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members who were kept on board the
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Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, the mediation efforts between the parties Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the current regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed
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KP CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: Screengrab PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the revival of a program that provides free medicine to underprivileged cancer patients, along with its expansion across the province to ensure timely and free treatment for eligible individuals. The directive came during a high-level meeting on the province’s annual
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Jirga condemns official negligence; demands peace, Tirah returns; allies warn against politicizing victims PESHAWAR: Bara Political Alliance has announced a protest sit-in in Peshawar on May 7 demanding resolution of issues faced by the displaced people of Tirah Valley, ensuring their dignified return and protesting against rising unrest in Bara Akakhel. The decision was announced
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Rapid attacks, fungal diseases raise alarm among growers, prompting calls for government intervention HYDERABAD: A sudden and aggressive wave of pest attacks has gripped mango orchards across Sindh, leaving growers reeling and scrambling for effective control measures. The alarm was raised at a weekly meeting of the Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB), where farmers described the
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ABBOTTABAD: A local court in Abbottabad has issued an order suspending the Janderbari Water Supply Scheme following a petition filed by over a hundred residents of various village councils including Janderbari, Phulkot, Dhakki Khaitar and Aziz Bang. The petitioners, represented by social activist Shezad Gul Awan, have expressed concern over potential water shortages and environmental
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The judgment from May 2025 explicitly ordered the government and parliament to remedy this deficiency ISLAMABAD: A year after a ruling, the Supreme Court has yet to see implementation of its own directive requiring the federal government to legislate an independent right of appeal for civilians convicted by military courts, leaving an important due process
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