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The SC disposes of 419 cases

. Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court remained operational during its winter session, with benches functioning from 18 December to 31 December 2025 at its headquarters, Islamabad and branch registries in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. Even during the temporary […]

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The PTA informs the MVNO’s policy framework

. People work near the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters in Islamabad on August 16, 2024. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), after approval by the Federal Cabinet, has notified the Policy Framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Services in Pakistan to promote competition, innovation and improved consumer choice in the telecommunications

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Plane bumping costs PIA dearly

ISLAMABAD: Audit officials on Wednesday told Parliament’s accountability arm that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suffered a loss of Rs22 billion due to the prolonged grounding of its aircraft. The National Audit Office informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the PIA aircraft spent a longer period in routine maintenance, ranging from 44 to 239 days,

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KP CM Afridi rejects military criticism, warns against repeat operations

CM says past operations devastated province as DG ISPR links rising terror to ‘politically permissive environment’ PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi became emotional on Wednesday while responding to criticism from the military leadership over his government’s anti-terror stance, saying he has already seen the devastation caused by previous military operations and does not want

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Mazari’s plea to call the military spox hits the court wall

District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka ruled on Wednesday that “the prosecution cannot be compelled to produce any witness” while hearing lawyer Imaan Mazari’s application to summon DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry as a witness in the controversial tweet case against her and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. The court issued a

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NDC emphasizes government-opposition negotiations, media freedom to ensure political stability

Politicians, civil society call for the restoration of political activities, the release of political workers, including women The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) is calling a conference in Islamabad to discuss the political situation in the country. The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has called for immediate and comprehensive talks between the government and the opposition to

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Sindh launches major operation against katcha bandits and warns of tough action

Home minister says bandits get chance to surrender as police step up crackdown on river SUGAR: Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Wednesday announced the launch of a major operation against river or katcha bandits and warned that those who refuse to surrender and defy state orders will be eliminated. Speaking to reporters in Sukkur,

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Rs10 million bounty dacoit Mera Lathani surrenders with accomplices in Rahim Yar Khan

Dacoits involved in murder, kidnapping for ransom; Police say the surrender came after anti-criminal operations were intensified Notorious Katcha dacoit Mera Lathani, carrying a bounty of Rs 10 million, surrendered to the police in Rahim Yar Khan along with accomplices Fida alias Rathor Lathani and Zulfi Lathani. According to a Punjab police spokesman, the surrender

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Pakistan will set up a special unit in Islamabad to protect Chinese citizens

Naqvi, Chinese Interior Minister agrees to deepen security cooperation, counter-terrorism coordination Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced the establishment of a special protection unit in Islamabad to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, calling their safety a top priority for Pakistan. Naqvi made the announcement during a visit to the headquarters of China’s

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