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Naqvi, US envoy reviews security for expected US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Natalie Baker expresses appreciation for the country’s efforts, role in ensuring a secure environment amid regional tensions Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US chargé d’affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker at the US Embassy on Monday to discuss security arrangements ahead of the expected talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, according to the interior […]

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Offices, schools move online as Red Zone closes ahead of US-Iran talks

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Licensing services will continue at Police Facilitation Centers in F-6, Gulberg Greens, Diplomatic Enclave only Hoarders display flags of the US, Pakistan and Iran as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: All public and private offices and

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Four terrorists killed, one police officer martyred in separate IBOs in KP

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ISPR says slain terrorist was ‘Waheedullah’, responsible for martyrdom of Lt Col Gul Faraz DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A police constable was martyred and four terrorists, including two much-wanted commanders, were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed on Monday. In an operation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement: “After

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Farmers struggle with climate change

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Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and changing seasons are seriously affecting crop yields LAHORE: Punjab is called the food basket of Pakistan. Major crops such as wheat, rice, sugar cane, maize and cotton are grown here. However, during the last 15 to 20 years, Punjab’s climate has changed rapidly. Rainfall patterns have become erratic, heat has

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Daducha Dam is being expanded into a multi-utility project

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RAWALPINDI: A feasibility study is being initiated for the proposed generation of electricity from the advanced Daducha Dam which is being constructed at the junction of Kallar Syedan and Kahuta tehsils in District Rawalpindi. In addition, instructions have been issued for the immediate preparation of a PC-I and a detailed study to lay new major

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Zakat crisis leaves thousands without help

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The crisis leaves thousands of widows, patients and poor families without financial support RAWALPINDI: Due to severe economic and financial crisis, Zakat Department in Rawalpindi has failed to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries for the last 10 months. This year, Eid gifts were not distributed on Eidul Fitr and there are fears that no

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JI warns of post-Eid mobilization drive

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PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday warned of a nationwide mobilization after Eid, condemning the country’s current judicial and political system for “failing to deliver justice”. He said the system required a fundamental overhaul rather than just a change of governments. He announced that JI would launch a nationwide membership drive from April

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Ulema reveal Hajj behavioral guidelines

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LAHORE: Pakistan Ulema Council, Darul Ifta Pakistan and International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council have issued a comprehensive code of conduct for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, calling for strict adherence to Saudi rules and preservation of the sanctity of the holy places. The guidelines were announced at a press conference in Lahore chaired by the Chairman of

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Pakistan’s role averted oil shock: Iqbal

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NAROWAL: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that if the Iran-US war had continued, oil prices would have risen above Rs 600 per liter and the economies of 193 countries would have collapsed. “Today Pakistan’s leadership is not only a benefactor of Pakistan but of 193 countries,” Iqbal said on Sunday while addressing a

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Baisakhi pilgrims return to India

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Sikh pilgrims return to India via the Wagah border after completing their 10-day stay in Pakistan. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Indian Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to participate in the Baisakhi festival returned to India via the Wagah border on Sunday after completing their 10-day stay, with emotional scenes seen at the time of departure. Officials said

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