Elsewhere, the spokesman said FC personnel seized a local leader of the banned BLA in Sheikhri area of Kalat. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN/RAWALPINDI: Four members of a local peace committee were killed on Tuesday when unidentified gunmen attacked their car in Bannu district of volatile Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, a day after six policemen were killed […]
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. The ‘X’ logo is seen atop the headquarters of messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., July 30, 2023. PHOTO:REUTERS BENGALURU: An X outage eased Tuesday after thousands of users worldwide reported problems accessing the social media platform, according to Downdetector.com. The fallout began around 9 ET, and
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ISLAMABAD: Another case of polio was confirmed on Tuesday in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), raising the total number of polio cases reported in 2025 to 31. Compared to 2024, however, there has been a 59.5% reduction in the incidence of the disease in the outgoing year. This significant reduction is due to
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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of ten additional judges to the Sindh High Court (SHC) by a majority vote. The Commission also appointed four judges to the High Court’s Constitutional Court.
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ISLAMABAD: Barring any unforeseen developments, Mahmood Khan Achakzai is set to become the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly as the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chairman emerged as the sole candidate for the post on Tuesday. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan formally submitted his nomination papers following the National Assembly Speaker’s decision
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Threatens Sanctions Against Tehran’s Trading Partners; The death toll rises as the crackdown draws global alarm U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil industry leaders at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., January 9, 2026. PHOTO:REUTERS WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: U.S. President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on Iran, urging protesters late Monday to
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OMCs estimate cuts in petrol, diesel prices; OGRA finalizes recommendations as global oil prices fall ISLAMABAD: Consumers are likely to enjoy relief in oil prices with effect from January 16, 2026. The rates of petroleum products may be reduced by up to Rs 5.49. per liter for the fortnight starting January 16, following a fall
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. Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan leaders are seen at a meeting chaired by coalition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) is heading to Sindh over the weekend, apparently following in the footsteps of KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who also wrapped up a short trip to Karachi this week.
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. Pir Muhammad Masood Chishti. Photo: Courtesy — Facebook ISLAMABAD: Independent Group candidate Pir Muhammad Masood Chishti has been elected as the new Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) for a one-year term. Similarly, Munir Ahmed Malik, also associated with the independent group, has been elected as the Chairman of the PBC Executive Committee
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. Former Federal Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani offered on Tuesday that he is willing to visit former prime minister Imran Khan in Adiala jail – if allowed – to help initiate political dialogue and contribute to national reconciliation. Recalling his earlier role in easing political tensions, Durrani
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