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Prime Minister lashes out at fuel hoarders amid fallout from Gulf conflict

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Warns of negative effects of tensions on the economy, seeks “comprehensive strategy” for timely response Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review austerity measures amid the economic situation. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the concerned authorities in coordination with the provincial governments to take strict action […]

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LHC Introduces Transport Monetization Policy, Allows Judicial Officers to Purchase Vehicles at Discounted Prices

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Substitutes official transport facilities with a monthly allowance for judicial officers across Punjab Lahore High Court. PHOTO: ONLINE The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rolled out a transport revenue policy that will enable judicial officers serving in the district judiciary across Punjab to purchase their officially assigned vehicles at depreciated rates. The policy has been

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The court extends the remand of three suspects in the case of foreign assault on women

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Gives investigators more time to recover guns, cash and other alleged assets A court judge on Thursday granted the police an additional four days of physical custody of three suspects allegedly involved in the abduction and rape of two foreign women, accepting the investigative body’s request to complete the recovery of weapons and other assets.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for preparedness amid US-Iran tensions and warns of economic consequences

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PM reviews fuel supplies, orders action against those creating artificial scarcity of petroleum products Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a meeting to review austerity measures and the evolving economic situation in Islamabad on Thursday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed concern over the recent rise in tensions between the United States

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MQM-P urges political leaders to avoid remarks that may benefit Pakistan’s enemies

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Khalid Maqbool, Farooq Sattar say leaders should not undermine country’s image, exercise responsibility in statements MQM-P leaders address a press conference in Karachi. SCREEN GRAB Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leaders on Thursday urged political figures to avoid making statements that could be used by Pakistan’s opponents, saying political leaders had a responsibility to protect the

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Sharjeel Memon urges Fazlur Rehman to retract remarks about armed forces and martyrs

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Says political parties can disagree with governments and institutions but should avoid remarks that hurt martyrs’ families Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon addresses a press conference in Karachi. SCREEN GRAB KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his recent remarks about Pakistan’s

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Punjab Privileges Act challenged in LHC over granting judicial powers to legislators

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The petition also claims to strike down, giving members of the provincial assembly the right to official passports LAHORE: In a petition raising wide-ranging constitutional questions about separation of powers and the limits of the provincial legislature, the Lahore High Court was asked on Thursday to strike down a provision in the provincial assembly in

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FO calls for restraint as US-Iran tensions continue, says diplomacy remains only path to peace

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Response to child sexual abuse case, says case was solely a matter for UK authorities Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaks at the FO’s weekly press briefing. SCREEN GRAB Pakistan on Thursday renewed its call for restraint amid continued tensions involving the US and Iran, warning that further escalation would undermine regional stability and

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Russia and China promise deeper ties with Pakistan in focus

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Two countries are marking the 25th anniversary of the treaty on good neighborliness and friendly cooperation ISLAMABAD: Russia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic coordination and expanding cooperation across political, economic and regional domains as they marked the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good Neighborly and Friendly Cooperation. In a joint

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