The invitation comes as the White House formally unveiled the structure and membership of the BoP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been invited to join a newly announced US-led Gaza Board of Peace (BoP), a high-level international body tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction, transitional government and the disarmament of Hamas, the State Department said on Sunday. In […]
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council cites the moon’s age and visibility limits; Ramazan probably from February 19 LAHORE: Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has said that the Shaban crescent will not be sighted in Pakistan on the evening of January 19, which means that the Islamic month of Shaban-ul-Muazzam 1447 AH will begin from January 21. Council Secretary
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Defaults, ignored court orders and claims by the land mafia raise alarm over the cooperative system KARACHI: Serious irregularities have allegedly come to light at the auction of commercial land in a cooperative housing society, raising concerns about financial corruption, administrative negligence and patronage of a land mafia that residents say has jeopardized both the
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Urges federal and provincial governments to urgently rebuild homes and support residents displaced by unrest PESHAWAR: Community and religious leaders from Central Kurram have called for the full deployment of army, border corps and police forces across the region to ensure peace and prevent it from being used for cross-border unrest instigated by neighboring Afghanistan.
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ISLAMABAD: Concerned citizens and experts speaking at a webinar raised concerns over the growing environmental crisis in Islamabad, caused by rapid, unplanned and largely irreversible urban development by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and various housing societies in violation of zoning rules and regulations. Speakers emphasized that the city’s green spaces were steadily being replaced
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Imported Chinese panels are becoming more expensive due to rising global commodity prices, higher demand Men load solar panels onto a rickshaw at a market in Karachi. Source: Reuters KARACHI: There has been a sharp upward trend in the prices of solar panels across the country since the beginning of this year. In local markets,
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Officials say dozens may still be trapped as fire spreads to upper floors of MA Jinnah Road mall KARACHI: A massive fire broke out late Saturday night at the Gul Plaza mall on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi, killing at least five people and injuring 20 others, officials said on Sunday, as firefighters continued efforts
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“Negative or controversial remarks about the role of the judiciary, Pakistan Armed Forces, judges are unacceptable” National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. PHOTO: FACEBOOK LAHORE: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday drew clear red lines for parliamentary discourse, declaring that statements targeting Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces would not be allowed
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the ReutersNEXT Newsmaker event in New York City, New York, U.S., November 8, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS UNITED NATIONS: Powerful forces are lining up to undermine global cooperation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at a landmark event in London on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN General
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Dar, Araghchi holds telephonic conversation; FMs discuss the regional situation, border issues Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed its strong desire for peace and stability in Iran and the wider region
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