13-member body to hold formal talks aimed at easing tensions and restoring trade Torkham Gate Pakistan. PHOTO: RP In a significant development aimed at reducing tensions and reviving trade activities, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish a 13-member joint committee to hold formal talks at the Torkham border. According to sources, the joint committee […]
An inquiry report, supported by video evidence, has been prepared following a ruckus in the Punjab Assembly during Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s visit. The inquiry committee, formed by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has sent the report to IG Punjab, recommending legal action against those involved and seeking the help of law
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Faraz Khan is granted temporary bail as the case sparks debate about art, politics and expression An additional sessions judge granted Faraz Khan anticipatory bail till January 13. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/Faraz Amjad Khan LAHORE: A case has been registered against qawwal Faraz Khan for singing a song linked to “Prisoners 804” during a government-sponsored music night
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Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final notification rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Ramazan in Pakistan is likely to begin on February 19, while Eidul Fitr may be observed on March 21, according to astronomical projections shared by the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council on Monday. Addressing the media, Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti said
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Talks in Beijing confirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counter-terrorism and finance A view of the seventh round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing. PHOTO: PID Pakistan and China agreed to align their development strategies and build an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0, during wide-ranging
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The hospital management describes the condition as Lazarus syndrome, submitted a sealed investigation report to the Minister of Health RAWALPINDI: A newborn baby who was pronounced dead by Holy Family Hospital and handed over to parents with an official death certificate remained alive for over 12 hours on and off a ventilator before dying. The
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Guard Arrested, Alleged Extortion Revealed; concerns are growing over damage to tourism and staff negligence NAUKOT: Sindh’s culture minister has taken notice of a viral obscene video allegedly filmed inside the historic Naukot Fort, prompting administrative action against the fort staff. Following the development, a guard identified as Walam Bheel was arrested by the Vejhoto
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Says PTI, the largest party in the opposition alliance, has reservations about the invitation ISLAMABAD: An opposition party’s alliance – Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) – has refused to attend a conference organized by former PTI leaders in view of PTI leadership’s reservations. According to reports, the National Dialogue Committee – a forum headed by former
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A man sits outside a spare parts shop in a market near the Zero Point border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Photo: AFP SPIN BOLDAK: Nearly three months after border clashes led to the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hundreds of university students, traders and families remain stranded, unable to return home.
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Mohsin Naqvi announced dates and venue of Asia Cup 2025. PHOTO: PCB ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money-laundering mafia, ordering authorities to take action against major offenders. Naqvi issued the directives during a visit to FIA Karachi Zone where he chaired a special meeting and reviewed the
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