LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday granted bail following the arrest of a man accused in a human smuggling case linked to a boat that capsized off the Libyan coast, killing 73 migrants. The court ruled that a mere transfer of money to an accused’s bank account is not sufficient evidence of guilt […]
FM Dar exchanges views on regional development in meeting with Belarusian, Uzbek, Tajik and Kazakh counterparts Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds meetings on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, with Belarus Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov (top left), Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev
Chief Election Commissioner says peaceful poll must be ensured at all costs as polling begins in phases on July 27 MUZAFFARABAD/ MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Saturday warned political parties against violating the code of conduct during the general election campaign, saying such violations would not be tolerated under any
Security sources say several hideouts belonging to Fitna-al Hindustan have been destroyed Security forces have killed 13 terrorists so far in Balochistan during the ongoing intelligence-based operation Al-Azm, Radio Pakistan reported Saturday. “The number of terrorists who have been killed so far during Operation Al-Azm has reached 13, while several hideouts belonging to e.g. Fitna-al
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ISLAMABAD: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent regional tensions and stressed the importance of dialogue, restraint, de-escalation from all sides and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability. Dar met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of
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Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Friday advised PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari not to take political remarks personally and emphasized healthy political rivalry over bitterness. Nawaz Sharif, accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, addressed an election rally in Mirpur, about 258 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. They criticized rival parties for making
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PLANNING FAILURE: “We sold our wheat because we had no choice. Now the same wheat is becoming expensive in the market while farmers have already absorbed the losses. Better planning could have protected both growers and consumers,” said Muhammad Riaz, a wheat farmer from Sheikhupura. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to release
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The court gave the NCCIA one last opportunity to file a detailed response before the next hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from obstructing the official duties of contract workers who have approached the court to be allowed to get their services. The court also
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The committee sought full details of payments made to the provinces over the past 16 years A general view shows a unit of the South Pars Gas field in Asalouyeh Seaport, north of the Persian Gulf, Iran November 19, 2015. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution on Friday directed the federal
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday that the government would welcome foreign investment and ensure all possible relief to investors during a meeting with British Upper House member Lord Zamir Choudrey, the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. During the meeting, Naqvi said that Pakistan offered huge opportunities for investment and the country would
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