In the modern world, sovereignty has evolved; it is no longer just political; it is deeply economic ISLAMABAD: Every year on March 23, Pakistan celebrates the Lahore Resolution – a defining moment that set the course for the creation of a sovereign state. It was a vision rooted in dignity, self-determination and the right to […]
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KP CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday defended the recent statement by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s son Kasim Khan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), describing it as a natural expression of concern for his father rather than a political act. Earlier this week,
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calls for upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for everyone’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have expressed full support for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to an “early and permanent
According to security sources, bombs stored in drums weighed over 300 kg capable of causing massive destruction Security forces defuse eight explosive devices planted under a major bridge on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Surab district on Sunday. Photo: Express QUETTA: Security forces defused eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs) discovered under a bridge on the
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The Premier appreciates the remarkable restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid the current crisis Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on March 29. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and support with
The Ministry of Information on Sunday dismissed as false a widespread announcement claiming a complete lockdown across the country over the weekend. In a post on its official fact-checking account on X, the ministry shared the viral notification stamped with the word “fake” to counter misinformation being spread on social media. “Avoid sharing fake news
The airline’s first flight, PK-785, departs from Islamabad to London with 325 passengers The airline’s first flight, PK-785, departed Islamabad for London with 325 passengers. PHOTO: Express LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its London flight operations after a gap of six years on Sunday, re-establishing a long-standing route between Pakistan and the UK. The
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Strong wind, hail and downpours are expected nationwide until March 30; streams in KP and Kashmir may overflow Motorcyclists on a road during pre-rain dust storm in Lahore. Photo: Online LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned on Sunday that strong winds, thunder and lightning and heavy rain are likely over various parts of the country
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RAWALPINDI: Prices of a wide range of medicines have skyrocketed in the open market and at the pharmaceutical wholesale center in Rawalpindi’s Bohar Bazaar, with increases ranging from 50% to as high as 500%. Essential medicines, including those for diabetes and hypertension, antibiotics, gastrointestinal diseases and cough medicines, have all seen significant price increases. In
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FAISALABAD: Despite a general slowdown in business activity across the country, the food sector in Faisalabad is witnessing robust growth with nearly 25,000 registered food shops across the district, reflecting increasing consumer demand and an expanding urban economy. Official data reveals that 24,933 active food business operators (FBOs) have been registered since January 2024, indicating
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