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Qawwal booked over ‘Prisoner 804’ song at Lahore cultural event

Faraz Khan is granted temporary bail as the case sparks debate about art, politics and expression An additional sessions judge granted Faraz Khan anticipatory bail till January 13. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/Faraz Amjad Khan LAHORE: A case has been registered against qawwal Faraz Khan for singing a song linked to “Prisoners 804” during a government-sponsored music night […]

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Ramazan is likely to begin on February 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21

Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final notification rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Ramazan in Pakistan is likely to begin on February 19, while Eidul Fitr may be observed on March 21, according to astronomical projections shared by the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council on Monday. Addressing the media, Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti said

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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0

Talks in Beijing confirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counter-terrorism and finance A view of the seventh round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing. PHOTO: PID Pakistan and China agreed to align their development strategies and build an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0, during wide-ranging

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Probe commissioned as obscene video from Naukot Fort goes viral

Guard Arrested, Alleged Extortion Revealed; concerns are growing over damage to tourism and staff negligence NAUKOT: Sindh’s culture minister has taken notice of a viral obscene video allegedly filmed inside the historic Naukot Fort, prompting administrative action against the fort staff. Following the development, a guard identified as Walam Bheel was arrested by the Vejhoto

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The government orders a crackdown on money launderers

Mohsin Naqvi announced dates and venue of Asia Cup 2025. PHOTO: PCB ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money-laundering mafia, ordering authorities to take action against major offenders. Naqvi issued the directives during a visit to FIA Karachi Zone where he chaired a special meeting and reviewed the

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BLA suffers a major blow towards the end of the year

KARACHI: There has been a visible decline in high-profile and mass-casualty terrorist attacks in Balochistan, partly attributed to a major setback suffered by the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) after two senior commanders of its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, were killed abroad under mysterious circumstances. The Express Pakinomist has learnt. Security analysts say the

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