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Human rights lawyer and social activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo file A district and sessions court in Islamabad has indicted lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a case related to a controversial tweet, with both pleading not guilty to the charges. Justice Muhammad Afzal […]

Arms, ammunition, explosives recovered from terrorists involved in several attacks Security forces kill 18 terrorists linked to Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan in two separate operations in Balochistan on 28 and 29 October. An intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Chiltan mountains of Quetta district targeted the reported presence of terrorists. “During the operation, our

QUETTA: Gunmen attacked the Jaffar Express near Notal in Dera Murad Jamali late on Wednesday night, firing several shots and firing four rockets at the passenger train. Security forces responded quickly, thwarting the attack and forcing the assailants to flee. According to initial reports, a few train compartments suffered minor damage, but no loss of

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran with a focus on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional stability. During the meeting, both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, including security cooperation and the development of the situation in the region. Minister Naqvi briefed

LAHORE: “Since my childhood, I have observed that women face serious challenges in society, especially regarding their right to health,” says Mahnoor Omer, a young lawyer and activist who has taken a bold legal step against what she calls institutional discrimination against women in Pakistan. Speaking on the Express News Morning Show, she said: “If

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cuts a cake during a ceremony in Islamabad marking the 102nd anniversary of Turkey’s Republic Day. Photo: SABAH ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan-Turkey relations have entered a new era of strategic partnership under the “wise” guidance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Prime Minister, who

A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for Glaciers to Farms – a flagship adaptation program led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to build resilient water and agricultural systems for vulnerable communities in glacier-dependent regions

Minister labels Kabul regime a proxy of India; Questioning the legitimacy of the Taliban government ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif issued Pakistan’s sternest warning yet to the Taliban regime on Wednesday, declaring Islamabad would not hesitate to strike “deep into Afghanistan” if Kabul failed to rein in militants using its soil for cross-border attacks. The

. Minister for Climate Change Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Kharal. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development at a major international climate forum in South Korea. Minister for Climate Change, Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Kharal, addressed delegates at the Global Green Growth Institute in Seoul on

. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in partnership with Meta launched Instagram’s new security feature “Teen Accounts”, designed to improve online protection for young users in Pakistan. The feature automatically places users under 16 into teen accounts, limiting unwanted contact and filtering sensitive content while allowing safe digital exploration, a press release said. The