LAHORE: In a rare display of warmth despite months of political friction, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz exchanged cordial messages on X, with Bilawal thanking her for a “positive gesture”. The interaction comes as Bilawal wrapped up a four-day visit to Lahore marked by careful praise that did not fully […]
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Gives citizens the opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, ceramics etc ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host two hands-on creative workshops as part of its “Art for Therapy” series in December. Open to both beginners and art enthusiasts, these interactive sessions will give attendees the chance to learn new
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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday disposed of two petitions regarding the recovery of missing persons after the persons returned home, while two cases were referred to the Commission of Inquiry into Enforced Disappearances. The court also issued notices to the federal and provincial governments in two additional petitions seeking detailed responses. A
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Prime Minister holds informal talks with Putin, Erdogan, Central Asian leaders plus a formal meeting with Iran’s Pezeshkian ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday exchanged pleasantries with world leaders at the international forum in connection with the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality and the anniversary of Turkmenistan’s
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requests the Afghan government to address Pakistan’s security concerns; reiterates Pakistan’s call for peaceful dispute resolution Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanges pleasantries with world leaders in Ashgabat. Photo: APP ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful settlement of global disputes while urging the international community to pressure the Afghan
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Says that the right to privacy necessitates protecting people from intrusions into private domains Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that a DNA test without the consent of a person constitutes a clear violation of his fundamental rights
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Palestinians make their way along the Al-Rashid road towards Gaza City from Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on October 10, 2025. PHOTO:AFP ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates confirmed on Friday the indispensable role played by the United Nations Relief and Works
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. ISLAMABAD: Days after scrapping its previous, larger body over concerns over “leaks”, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday unveiled a reconstituted political committee that named 23 senior leaders, while it pointedly left out former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and included leaders of the opposition alliance. The reorganization was carried out on the
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb signs a memorandum of understanding as Binance founder Changpeng Zhao looks on in Islamabad. Photo: Courtesy: X/@Financegovpk KARACHI: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto exchange Binance to explore the “tokenization” of up to $2 billion in government bonds, treasury bills and commodity reserves to boost liquidity and attract
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Recommends establishment of BISP centers in well-known and easily accessible locations ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel expressed serious concern over their personnel policies and on Friday summoned non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working with the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation. It also asked the finance department to explain why poverty alleviation departments cannot hire people on contract basis despite
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