MUZAFFARABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday proposed greater constitutional powers for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including representation in key institutions such as the National Finance Commission (NFC), Council of Common Interests (CCI) and the federal cabinet. Bilawal formally launched the party’s election campaign for the upcoming AJK parliamentary elections at a public […]
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Leadership directed party workers to intensify campaign by launching extensive door-to-door outreach efforts MUZAFFARABAD: The central leadership of PML-N on Friday held a central consultative meeting with party leaders to review the arrangements for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to AJK and preparations for the party’s election campaign. The meeting decided that Nawaz,
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Ministers say the move aims to increase transparency Diesel up by Rs 31.05. per litre, petrol Rs 5.44 Owner ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced Friday that oil product prices will now be reviewed and announced on a daily basis, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continue to
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The police assured the court that the case would be filed immediately after its conclusion ISLAMABAD: Police have informed an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad that they have initiated Proposed Offender (PO) cases against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI leaders Junaid Akbar and Abdul Ghani Afridi in a case related to the November
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ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another hike in electricity bills next month after power companies sought an adjustment in fuel costs of Rs 1.20 per litre. unit (FCA) for August, citing higher production costs driven mainly by expensive imported fuels, particularly Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). If approved by the National Electric Power
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has finally fixed for July 20 (Monday) the contempt proceedings over non-implementation of its order allowing meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan. A three-judge bench headed by Justice MuhammadAli Mazahar will hear the case contempt petition for non-implementation of its March 24 order directing jail authorities to allow the PTI founder
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Representative of the government and the protesters sign an agreement in Quetta. Photo: Express QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat tragedy after a written agreement with the Ziarat Committee. The breakthrough came after days of tense negotiations, which were eventually resolved through reconciliation efforts led
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Chinese investors, said on Friday that the safety of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan remains the government’s top priority and assured them of comprehensive protection. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business Conference, the Prime Minister hailed the signing of nine agreements worth about $440 million between
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Balochistan govt orders judicial inquiry into Ziarat tragedy after reaching agreement with sit-in committee Representatives of the Balochistan government and the Ziarat sit-in committee sign a written agreement after successful negotiations to end the protracted Ziarat sit-in. Photo: Express The Balochistan government on Friday decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat
Danyal said Pakistan, with a Muslim population of 97%, has 2,189 churches, 732 temples and 58 gurdwaras. Federal Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry addressing the media on Friday—APP Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Radio Danyal Chaudhry on Friday called “selective lectures” targeting Pakistan on minority rights during the GSP+
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