Says Israeli policies, illegal actions that undermine the prospects for a viable Palestinian state Permanent representative of Pakistan at UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the meeting on the situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Photo: X Pakistan warned the UN Security Council on Saturday that expanding Israeli settlements and annexation measures in […]
Pakistan’s embassy in Washington is hosting a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq’s victory Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, said India miscalculated Islamabad’s desire for peace as weakness during a ceremony held at the Pakistani embassy in Washington on Saturday to mark the end of a year since the historic victory
ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Friday rejected reports of “targeted deportations” of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing such claims as “mala fide” and part of an “evil propaganda” campaign. Some social media accounts had claimed that around 1,200 Pakistanis had been deported from the UAE. A report published by The New York
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ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of violent crimes against women and demanded tougher enforcement and improved sentences after the brutal killing of a woman in Sindh, allegedly in the name of ‘honour’, sparked outrage in the Upper House. The debate was sparked by the killing of Rubina Chandio in
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ISLAMABAD: Former first lady Bushra Bibi’s health again took center stage in the Senate on Friday as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) renewed its protest over her reported medical condition, demanding access, disclosure of medical records and an independent parliamentary visit. But the government rejected allegations of secrecy and insisted she was being treated strictly in
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Senior legal figures and paralegals launched a strong criticism of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments on Friday, arguing that the independence of the judiciary is being undermined and lawyers are being targeted. Speaking to the media, Senior Advocate Hamid Khan said that a free bar is essential for an independent judiciary, adding that only
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The government promises compliance with pre-war goals, money will be paid early next week The government has accepted the need for a mini-budget if revenues do not meet expectations by the end of December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved $1.2 billion in loan
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ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside the orders of the Punjab government and ruled that women have the right to be appointed as permanent hangmen. “This Court cannot remain ignorant of the contemporary constitutional ethos of equality, inclusion and fair participation of women in public life. No provision of law has been
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ISLAMABAD: The Australian government on Friday imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions against the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders “for their involvement in and support for terrorist attacks”. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the sanctions, saying the BLA has carried out “violent terrorist attacks” across Pakistan, targeting civilians, critical infrastructure and foreign
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ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday hiked the prices of both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 amid fluctuations in global oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz with effect from May 9 (today). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the price of HSD
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