The Chung Police in Lahore successfully foiled a major theft at the residence of the famous qawwal, Sher Miandad Khan. The incident took place while the Khan family was away attending a wedding party. The main suspect, a domestic worker employed by the family, was apprehended shortly after the crime. The theft unfolded when Zarina […]
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Pakistan People’s Party leaders on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over the conduct of National Assembly proceedings, accusing the acting speaker of repeatedly adjourning the session despite a quorum being present. PPP MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said the repeated adjournments made a mockery of the parliamentary system. “It is said that the speaker was instructed to
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Pakistan People’s Party leaders on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over the conduct of National Assembly proceedings, accusing the acting speaker of repeatedly adjourning the session despite a quorum being present. PPP MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said the repeated adjournments made a mockery of the parliamentary system. “It is said that the speaker was instructed to
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Commission company on December 28 to vote; government asked to ensure security, as Balochistan member disagrees over the weather, threats The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s appeal to postpone local government elections in the provincial capital. The commission has clarified that the elections in Quetta will be
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The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 3.9 million beneficiaries have been enrolled nationwide in the “Nashonuma Programme” over the past five years to address the problem of stunting. Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Syed Imran Ahmad Shah told Parliament during Question Time that the program covers 2 million children and 1.8
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Business confidence index jumps to 22%, new jobs index up 16% as economic stability boosts investor sentiment Pakistan’s business confidence has risen to the highest level in seven years, according to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Survey 2025. OICCI represents more than 200 international companies operating across 13 key sectors of
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Police used a water cannon early Wednesday to disperse a sit-in led by Aleema Khan outside the Adiala jail after authorities denied permission for a meeting with jailed former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. Aleema Khan, along with her sisters Noreen Khan and Dr. Uzma Khan started the protest at 2 pm on
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The Election Commission held hearings on violations of the code of conduct in the by-election today with a bench headed by the Chief Election Commissioner. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was summoned to appear before the commission while a notice was issued to Shehrnaz, wife of former opposition leader Omar Ayub. CM Sohail Afridi’s case
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‘If a visa is canceled in the UK there is normally a ten year ban but I am not seeking such a ban’ Pakistani YouTuber Raja Butt has denied reports of being deported from Britain, insisting he returned home of his own choice and not under removal orders. “A person does not return to business
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Detailed large fines range from Rs2000 to Rs50,000, with jail terms of up to 6 months Punjab assembly. PHOTO: FILE The fourth amendment to the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 2025, which spells out hefty fines for traffic violations, has been approved by the Punjab Governor. It spells out hefty fines ranging from Rs2000 to Rs50,000
