At least 12 people were killed and 13 injured when a 22-wheeler truck lost control and plowed into several vehicles at Ambiri Kala Chowk on the Indus Highway in Karak, local authorities said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner Karak confirmed that the accident happened due to brake failure, Express News reported. “Emergency workers are still pulling […]
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Listen to the article President Asif Ali Zardari has convened the 12th session of the 16th National Assembly on January 13, 2025 at 17.00 in the Parliament House. The session has been convened under Article 54(1) of the Constitution, under the powers vested in the President, Express News reported. The National Assembly Secretariat confirmed the
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Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has categorically rejected allegations by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that the government offered to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Bani Gala or place him under house arrest. Speaking at an event in Sialkot on Saturday, Asif dismissed the allegations as baseless. “No such proposal has
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Listen to the article PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has issued an order preventing the forcible deportation of over 100 Afghan musicians seeking political asylum in Pakistan. The court has asked the federal government to decide their cases within two months and directed security agencies not to take any action against them during this period.
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shaukat Yousafzai has stated that the third round of talks between the government and his party may be the last as the attitude of the rulers is not serious. He added that the government appeared to be on the back foot. He added that Imran Khan had already said
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Listen to the article ISLAMABAD: While two mega interchanges worth Rs.8 billion. is under construction in the federal capital, the district administration has decided to construct an additional underpass at the Murree Road-Srinagar Highway junction to ease traffic. Once completed, this underpass will ensure signal-free traffic flow from Murree and Kashmir to Srinagar Highway. In
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the urgent need for Muslim countries to prioritize girls’ education, calling it one of the most important challenges of the time. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities”, the premier highlighted the need for large-scale initiatives to
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Listen to the article ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Friday approved private Hajj organizing companies and their subsidiaries to begin bookings for Hajj 2025. According to a ministry spokesman, bookings for private Hajj arrangements will be open from January 10 to 31. The spokesman said the ministry has published details
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Listen to the article A shallow westerly wave is expected to affect the eastern and upper parts of the country, bringing cold weather, rain and fog over the weekend, according to the Meteorological Department. On Saturday, most areas will experience cold and partly cloudy weather with very cold conditions in hilly areas, Pakistan Meteorological Department
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Listen to the article KARACHI: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has dismissed concerns over new canals on the Indus River as baseless, arguing that under the existing water-sharing framework, no province can take another’s share. He pointed out that Irsa, made up of representatives from all provinces, ensures strict monitoring of water allocation, leaving no room
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