People gather as others collect recyclables next to a burnt vehicle along a road on the outskirts of Quetta, a day after coordinated terrorist attacks in Balochistan. Photo: AFP QUETTA: Balochistan witnessed one of its most intense counter-terrorism operations in recent years as security forces killed at least 145 terrorists within a 40-hour window, thwarting […]
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. A Palestinian man carries the body of his 5-month-old brother, Ahmed Al-Nader, who was reportedly killed the previous day along with other family members in Israeli shelling at a school-turned-shelter in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, ahead of his funeral. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined seven other Muslim countries in strongly condemning Israel’s
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Recently released bona fide names Modi, Trump and his predecessors among the far-reaching circuits of disgraced financiers US President Trump (From top left clockwise), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, American financier Jeffrey Epstein and Indian businessman Anil Ambani. Photos: File KARACHI: If ever there was a record of the dirty dealings of the world elite,
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. Babar Azam made an unbeaten 50 as Pakistan crushed Australia to complete a three-game sweep of their T20 series. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Saim Ayub and Babar Azam hit half-centuries and Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Australia by 111 runs to sweep the T20 series 3-0 on Sunday. Ayub hit 56 off
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses the Khyber Peace Jirga on Sunday. Photo: X SHELTER: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday announced plans to convene a province-wide grand jirga as he prepares to launch a protest march against Islamabad over the “forced eviction” of residents from the Tirah Valley and a federal “U-turn” on
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Decision taken after consultation between PM, PCB Chief; The team will not take the field in the meeting on February 15 Shaheen Shah Afridi, right, of Pakistan talks with Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India during the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on September 21,
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. Dr. Yasmin Rashid. PHOTO: APP/FILE LAHORE: Pakistan’s democratic control was systematically weakened between 2022 and 2025 through legal, electoral and constitutional restrictions, claims a report co-authored by jailed senior PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid. The study, titled From Crackdown to Crisis, co-authored with researcher Shayan Bashir, examines political and legal developments since April 2022
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. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi addresses a press conference. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Religious Harmony and PUC Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi has said that Pakistan is committed to promoting interfaith harmony, dialogue, peace and tolerance to ensure national unity. In a statement
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. Islamabad Police. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the promotion of seven constables of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) to grade 18, issuing formal notifications through the establishment department on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). The promotions come alongside key inter-provincial posts, reflecting an administrative reshuffle across Punjab,
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Display and use of weapons, riding motorcycles completely prohibited; it is also forbidden to cover the face in public Police officers inspect the site after terrorist attacks in Quetta on February 1. Photo: Reuters QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province for a month citing heightened security concerns, recent terror attacks
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