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Sanaullah expects progress on the appointment of the Senate opposition leader next week

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Advisor to the Prime Minister and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah. Photo: APP/ File Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that he expected progress on the appointment of the Senate Opposition Leader next week following the appointment of Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition in […]

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Massive fire in Karachi Port extinguished after engulfing over 20 containers, no injuries reported

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Containers of chemicals, textiles and batteries catch fire; no injuries reported Firefighters battle a fire at Karachi Port’s West Wharf terminal on January 16, 2026. Photo: Express A massive fire at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Kiamari Port’s West Wharf, which engulfed more than 20 containers on Friday, has been fully extinguished, officials

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Security forces foil a major India-backed attack in Balochistan, killing 12 terrorists

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CM Bugti warns extremists turning to organized crime, promises full-scale response through intelligence-based operations Security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Kharan, killing 12 militants, the military’s media wing reported on Friday. Clearing and search operations continue in the area to eliminate any remaining threats. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),

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Qureshi downplays Fawad Chaudhry’s hospital visit, says he can’t deviate from PTI policy

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LAHORE: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday clarified that former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry had visited him in hospital only to inquire about his health and stressed that he remained bound by the party’s official policy. Qureshi, who has been acquitted in several cases on May 9 while several other PTI

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‘Sehat Card Programme’ relaunched, extended to Islamabad, AJK & GB

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Health Minister says scheme will provide free, cashless healthcare to nearly 10 million residents of Islamabad, AJK and GB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif relaunches and expands ‘Sehat Card Programme’ to Islamabad, AJK & GB on 16 January 2026. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and expanded the Prime Minister’s Health Card program

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PTA blocks over 1.4 million links as courts step in over judge’s smear campaigns

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Largest number of blocks performed on Facebook, TikTok; content against “decency and morality” shows the largest share The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has informed the Lahore High Court that it has blocked more than 1.4 million web links and URLs in its ongoing drive against “illegal online content” amid growing concerns over coordinated social media

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ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for non-submission of asset details

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NA Speaker instructs suspended members to leave the House as members are barred from proceedings until statements are made ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit declarations of their assets and liabilities. The suspension affects 32 members of the National Assembly,

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Mahmood Khan Achakzai appointed Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly

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Achakzai formalizes appointment after opposition files unanimous nomination; vacancy has existed since August 7 A photo of TTAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan’s National Assembly, ending a vacancy that had existed since 7

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Layout approval brings RDA into new controversy

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Rawalpindi Development Authority. PHOTO: ONLINE RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), already facing 143 illegal housing schemes and a Rs2 billion mega financial scandal, has landed in yet another controversy after approving the layout plan (LOP) of a housing corporation allegedly owned by the nephew of a high-profile personality, despite the inclusion of land claimed

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