. ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive plan for the revival and improvement of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has been drawn up, with a decision to also bring the National Logistics Cell (NLC) into the shipping industry. Under the plan, the number of PNSC’s operational vessels will be increased from 10 to 54 over the next […]
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KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi calls on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday stressed the need for close federal-provincial coordination to fight terrorism in the province and told Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi that the Centre’s cooperation was essential to restore peace and security in KP. According to
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. LAHORE: A miscellaneous petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) by advocate Azhar Siddique challenging the notification allowing kite flying activities on February 6, 7 and 8. The petitioner argued that the notification poses a serious threat to public safety. It was pointed out that a young girl and a young
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Those in power should show flexibility, as the political system has become ‘stagnant’ for the party, says the chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said the political system has become ‘stagnant’ for his party and warned that 2026 could also turn into a ‘year of punishment’ unless those in power show flexibility
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Leaders emphasize keeping trade separate from politics and ensuring routes remain open under all circumstances Trade leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan join a Zoom meeting via video conference to discuss bilateral trade. Photo: Facebook Pakistani and Afghan traders have begun formal talks with a particular focus on restoring bilateral trade as part of efforts to
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Also approves Rs167.5m grant to reward Pakistan U-19 men’s cricket team for outstanding performance in Asia Cup final The government has approved an additional budget for the military to provide bulletproof vehicles to transport school children in the restive province of Balochistan. The economic coordination committee in the cabinet approved a further supplementary grant of
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a petition filed by Afghan students seeking protection from being barred from the admission process at Khyber Medical University (KMU), ordering the petitioners to submit an Afghan passport, Pakistani visa and other necessary documents within a month. The court ruled that if the students fail to provide the
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A flurry of engagements suggests Pakistan may be trying to ease tensions between the two key Gulf allies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the latter’s visit to Pakistan last week Photo: X/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Rahim Yar Khan on Tuesday and held
Accusing FBR of targeting small traders through forced installation of POS devices and sealing of shops Traders in the federal capital on Tuesday warned the government of large-scale protests, including road blockades and a possible nationwide shutdown, if it does not withdraw the policy mandating the installation of Point of Sale (POS) devices, which they
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Integration enables travel from Orangi Town to Nagan Chowrangi via Green Line BRT Orange Line buses are parked at the facility’s main terminal in Karachi. PHOTO: Express The Edhi Orange Line will now be integrated with the Green Line BRT at the Orange Line bus depot, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Tuesday. Addressing
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