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Islamabad expands cashless economy, QR code system to cover entire city

Initial phase introduced digital payments at weekly bazaars, second phase will cover all major commercial centres Islamabad has completed the first phase of its transition towards becoming Pakistan’s first fully cashless, technology-enabled model city, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The initial phase successfully introduced digital payments at weekly bazaars, CDA One-Window Facilitation Centers […]

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Pakistan, Iran signal readiness for closer coordination on regional threats

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary met with Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the headquarters on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Photo: APP Pakistan and Iran signaled a renewed readiness to

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Pak-Saudi joint military exercise ‘Al-Battar II’ concludes

Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and Saudi military units joined advanced counter-terrorism training exercises Personnel from the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and Saudi forces pose for a group photo as the joint military exercise Al-Battar II concludes in Tabuk. Photo: ISPR The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise Al-Battar II have finished in Tabuk and

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Pakistan, Bahrain focus on trade targets for 1 billion. USD

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives a guard of honor at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama on November 26, 2025. Photo: Saba Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have agreed to raise bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bahrain to US$1 billion within three years, setting

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IHC orders targeted advertisement for patwari posts

Issues guidance in cases of private persons performing official duties in Islamabad patwar circles Islamabad High Court. PHOTO: FILE Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered Islamabad administration to issue targeted advertisement for patwari posts. Criticizing the administration, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said, “You have now even created a constitutional court, but the work is still

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Nawaz Sharif terms Imran Khan’s facilitators as ‘major criminals’ and demands accountability

Former Prime Minister praises public for rejecting politics of lies, hate during recent by-elections Pakistan Muslim League President Nawaz Sharif has accused those who brought Imran Khan to power of being as guilty as Khan himself and of being bigger criminals and called for them to be held accountable. Addressing newly elected members of the

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Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir takes oath as new GB caretaker CM

Ceremony attracts large gathering of political, social dignitaries showing broad community representation The swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan was held in the regional capital on Tuesday, marking a significant administrative transition in the region. Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath to Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir, a former judge

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COAS Asim Munir emphasizes national unity as key to meet security challenges

He briefs NSW-27 on regional internal security, citing coordination with federal, provincial governments as critical Field Marshal Asim Munir addressing participants of 17th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ. Photo: Screengrab ISPR National unity is Pakistan’s greatest strength, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said while addressing the National Security Workshop-27 on Wednesday, according

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ADB approves $48m additional financing for water project in Balochistan

Funding to support modern water supply system which will help reduce water wastage, support employment Additional financing of $48 million has been approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Pakistan. The bank launched the Balochistan Water Resources Development Project earlier this month, blending new infrastructure with technology to support climate-smart, data-driven water management. The

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