ISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD: Only a few years ago, even a routine call of opposition protest would send shock waves through government circles. The authorities often set up containers, imposed restrictions and blocked roads long before the protesters arrived, creating an atmosphere that itself demonstrated the strength of the opposition. However, Friday’s protest call by opposition parties, […]
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Trump says draft deal includes opening Strait of Hormuz, Fars says Hormuz remains under Iran’s control Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Defense Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States are moving closer to signing a tentative deal aimed at ending the war after Pakistan’s defense chief
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee Party Secretary Wang Hao witness a signing ceremony in Hangzhou. PHOTO: APP HANGZHOU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Wang Hao, Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee in Hangzhou on Saturday and discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation. Wang Hao welcomed the Premier in
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LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari believes that holding elections in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on a significantly different timeline from the rest of the country will distort the election results and deprive both regions of true leadership, according to an informed party source. A PPP leader, who spoke to The Express Pakinomist
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Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israeli custody Saad Edhi speaks to the media upon his arrival at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after being released from Israeli detention. SCREEN GRAB Saad Edhi, a prominent human rights activist and son of Edhi Foundation chairman Faisal Edhi, who was part
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Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s delegation met HE Wang Hao and his delegation, Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province, in Hangzhou on Saturday 23 May. PHOTO: Ishaq Dar X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on
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Nine suspected terrorists were eliminated and four Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials were martyred during a fierce gun battle on the outskirts of Quetta on Saturday, officials confirmed. The high-stakes intelligence-based operation was conducted by the CTD and allied security forces in the suburbs of Kuchlak and Nohsar. Commenting on the development, Balochistan Chief Minister’s Assistant
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Pakistan’s mediation efforts with Iran saw “positive and constructive” talks as CDF Munir met Iranian leadership Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to promote diplomatic initiatives. PHOTO: PRESSTV ON X Defense chief and chief of army staff
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The claim that Lahore has restored pre-partition street names is misleading. PHOTO: NEWS OUTLET SCREEN SHOT Several Indian mainstream and digital media have run news reports since 19 May 2026 claiming that the Punjab government restored pre-partition street names in Lahore. However, the reports are false and no such decision has been taken yet. How
The training equips Pakistani astronauts with practical skills necessary to fully execute missions in space Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Pakistani astronauts in Islamabad on April 23, 2026. Photo: PMO Two Pakistani astronauts have entered the Astronaut Center of China and are participating in mission training with their Chinese counterparts, with all related work progressing
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