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. DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Four policemen were martyred in separate gun attacks by unidentified armed terrorists in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, officials said on Sunday, as the country’s top leadership paid tribute to the fallen officers and pledged continued support to law enforcement agencies. According to the police, the first incident took place on […]

. Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders appeared eager for talks, the real obstacle to dialogue was the jailed founder of the party, Imran Khan himself. He said the prevailing stalemate on both sides made it unlikely that the talks would move forward. Speaking

JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday accused provincial governments of systematically undermining the local government system and warned that continued violations of constitutional devolution are eroding democracy and exacerbating crises of urban governance, especially in Karachi. Addressing a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq, JI Karachi

FAFEN report reveals that public bodies proactively disclose 48% of information required by law Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) logo. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Government bodies in Balochistan proactively disclose an average of 48 percent of the information required under the Balochistan Right to Information (BRTI) Act, 2021, reveals the latest transparency assessment report released

. KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun preparations for Ramazan by issuing tenders for procurement of dates and juice to be served to passengers for iftar on domestic and international flights during the holy month. During the tender, 130,000 packets of dates, each weighing between 30 and 35 grams, will be procured for distribution

. Commissioner of Indus Waters Mehar Ali Shah. Photo: Radio Pakistan Pakistan’s Indus Waters Commissioner Mehar Ali Shah on Sunday rejected India’s claim to “terminate” the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying the treaty remains fully valid under international law. He expressed these views during a program on a private television channel. “As far as keeping

stresses the need for adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and international law to resolve all outstanding issues Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan on Sunday called for restraint and de-escalation to end the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, underscoring the need for adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and international

RAWALPINDI: After the start of the new year, prices of food items including vegetables, fruits, meat and bakery products have witnessed an uncontrolled rise in Rawalpindi. Bakeries across the city have raised the prices of buns, tarts, biscuits and bread by 20 to 30 percent and have started charging new rates. Chicken is sold for

Punjab granted 21 holidays to protect students from the cold, but families instead traveled to far colder areas A traffic jam is seen in Ilam district of Kalam Valley as people from all over Punjab go there to enjoy the holidays. Photo: X As winter vacations were announced across Punjab to protect students from cold,

Suspect reveals he was in touch with slain woman Anila for last three years, alleges black magic and extortion PAKISTAN: Police have solved the case of four bodies – including a woman and her three children – found near the railway crossing on the Mai Kolachi bypass, with the arrested suspect’s confession now recorded. Police