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Kundi seeks Centre’s help to fight terrorism

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi calls on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday stressed the need for close federal-provincial coordination to fight terrorism in the province and told Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi that the Centre’s cooperation was essential to restore peace and security in KP. According to […]

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Gohar says PTI is forced to “beg for meetings”, insists talks remain only option

Those in power should show flexibility, as the political system has become ‘stagnant’ for the party, says the chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said the political system has become ‘stagnant’ for his party and warned that 2026 could also turn into a ‘year of punishment’ unless those in power show flexibility

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Pakistani, Afghan traders hold talks to resume suspended bilateral trade

Leaders emphasize keeping trade separate from politics and ensuring routes remain open under all circumstances Trade leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan join a Zoom meeting via video conference to discuss bilateral trade. Photo: Facebook Pakistani and Afghan traders have begun formal talks with a particular focus on restoring bilateral trade as part of efforts to

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ECC approves Rs2.1b for bulletproof school vehicles

Also approves Rs167.5m grant to reward Pakistan U-19 men’s cricket team for outstanding performance in Asia Cup final The government has approved an additional budget for the military to provide bulletproof vehicles to transport school children in the restive province of Balochistan. The economic coordination committee in the cabinet approved a further supplementary grant of

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PHC gives one month to Afghan students to submit documents

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a petition filed by Afghan students seeking protection from being barred from the admission process at Khyber Medical University (KMU), ordering the petitioners to submit an Afghan passport, Pakistani visa and other necessary documents within a month. The court ruled that if the students fail to provide the

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Prime Minister Shehbaz meets UAE President in Rahim Yar Khan in the middle of the Riyadh-Abu Dhabi row

A flurry of engagements suggests Pakistan may be trying to ease tensions between the two key Gulf allies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the latter’s visit to Pakistan last week Photo: X/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Rahim Yar Khan on Tuesday and held

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Islamabad traders warn of protests over mandatory POS system

Accusing FBR of targeting small traders through forced installation of POS devices and sealing of shops Traders in the federal capital on Tuesday warned the government of large-scale protests, including road blockades and a possible nationwide shutdown, if it does not withdraw the policy mandating the installation of Point of Sale (POS) devices, which they

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Dar discusses ‘regional situation’ with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions

Saudi Arabia says its national security is a red line, backs call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Photo: X/ Reuters Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a

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