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Six escapees from Mastung jail surrender after coordinated Balochistan attacks

A search is underway for remaining prisoners while the probe investigates security breaches and planning QUETTA: Six of the 27 prisoners who escaped during a coordinated attack on Central Jail Mastung have voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, according to prison sources. On 31 January, armed groups, including the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, carried out a […]

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FCC Stops IHC Contempt Proceedings Against Prime Minister, Cabinet of Dr. The Aafia case

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court on Wednesday stopped the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from initiating contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal ministers in the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The court also postponed hearings in the related case of Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, Dr. Aafia’s sister, and issued notices to all

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Court extends interim bail for Ducky Bhai’s wife in gambling app case

LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, in the case of promoting a gambling app. Justice Mansoor Ali Qureshi extended her bail till March 24 and directed her to ensure that she attends future hearings, warning that no

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Seven detained as ANF seizes 153kg of drugs in six operations across Pakistan

Most of the seizure was hashish, with ice also found in an operation near Peshawar Drugs found by Anti-Narcotics Force. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force says it has launched a crackdown on drug smuggling around educational institutions and several cities across the country. According to a statement issued by the ANF on Wednesday, seven

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PAF Golden Eagle exercise validates high-tempo readiness

PAF contingent participates in the high-profile exhibition along with global military delegations Pakistan Air Force Mirage aircraft. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its growing combat readiness and expanding global aerospace footprint this week, staging the technology-intensive exercise Golden Eagle at home while simultaneously showcasing its flagship aircraft at the World Defense

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Pakistan slips one place on the graft index

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ranking on the global corruption index has fallen slightly to 136 out of 182 countries, according to Transparency International (TI), which also listed Islamabad among nations considered dangerous for journalists investigating corruption. The 2025 report covers 182 countries, an addition of two more territories compared to a year ago, which also contributed to

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The security of Malakan must be handed over to civilian forces

The police take charge; Key huddle lifts economy, job opportunities; PSL matches confirmed for Peshawar city Senior civil and military officials attend a meeting on KP law and order in Peshawar. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: A high-level security meeting in Peshawar on Tuesday laid out a roadmap for the transfer of law and order responsibilities from

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UNSC confirms increase in TTP attacks from Afghanistan

KARACHI: A report by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has said that attacks on Pakistan by the banned terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Afghanistan have increased, supporting Islamabad’s long-standing complaints about militant sanctuaries across the border. The 37th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, dated February 4, not only supported

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