LAHORE: A fire has been reported on the first floor of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) building at the Civil Court, according to Punjab Emergency Services Department and Rescue 1122 sources. Emergency vehicles are present at the scene. Firefighters are busy putting out the fire. This is a development story…
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Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft by another month, with the restriction now set to remain in place until November 23, 2025, according to a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The ban, which applies to both civilian and military aircraft coming from or bound for India, prohibits the
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A man sits next to trucks parked at the Torkham border crossing after Pakistan closed the border crossings with Afghanistan, following exchanges of fire between the forces of the two countries, in Torkham, Pakistan, October 12, 2025 Photo: Reuters On Sunday morning, for the second time this year, we woke up to the news that
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday and held wide-ranging discussions on political, security and regional developments and agreed to continue political consultations on issues of national importance amid growing tensions between their allied parties –
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ISLAMABAD: Public discord among Supreme Court justices has intensified following the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment, raising concerns that the growing rifts could further undermine the authority and independence of the country’s highest court. On Tuesday, a heated exchange between two members of the constitution bench – Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Justice Ayesha
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ISPR warns that any aggression will be met with swift, resolute and intense response Pakistan Rangers (R) and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag lowering ceremony at their joint border post Wagah near Lahore PHOTO:REUTERS RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army, expressing grave concern over the irresponsible statements of the Indian military
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KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File LAHORE: Senior PPP leaders expressed deep disappointment over Governor KP Faisal Kareem Kundi’s attempt to obstruct outgoing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation process, warning that such undemocratic maneuvers – in pursuit of “establishment-driven objectives” – were damaging the party’s credibility. “We were once seen as the flag
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Pakistan would defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity at any cost ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and briefed him on the evolving security situation, including Pakistan’s “measured and appropriate response” to Taliban aggression. The President expressed full confidence in the
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Police personnel patrol a street after cracking down on TLP activists during an anti-Israel protest in Muridke on October 13. Photo: AFP LAHORE: In the wake of the violent protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the Punjab Police has drawn up comprehensive lists of the party’s leaders and senior activists for arrest across the province, officials
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The FO says the ceasefire has been initiated at the Taliban’s request. ISPR says precision strikes inflict heavy casualties on terrorists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime agreed to a temporary ceasefire along the border on Wednesday after days of deadly and intense clashes in several places that left dozens dead on both sides.
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