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NDMA issues rain, thunderstorm advisory over Pakistan from tomorrow

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Under the influence of the weather system, daytime temperatures are expected to drop by 3-4°C in the northern and upper regions Clouds take over the skyline of Rawalpindi as the pleasant weather sets in. PPI/FILE The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued a weather advisory predicting rain, strong winds and thundershowers over the […]

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The US Embassy in Islamabad extends the suspension of visa services until March 20

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Applicants affected will receive email instructions to reschedule their appointment, the embassy said in a post on X Police stand guard outside the US consulate in Karachi. Photo: file The US Embassy in Islamabad has extended the suspension of its visa services until March 20, canceling all scheduled visa appointments while continuing to provide “routine

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Security forces prevent infiltration attempt in North Waziristan: sources

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Operation Ghazab Lil Haq will continue until the designated targets are fully achieved, security sources said Security forces foiled another infiltration attempt by terrorists near the village of Sadaq in North Waziristan as part of the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, security sources said on Friday. According to security sources, militants identified as members of

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Domestic power sources mitigate the risk of LNG supply, says Leghari

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Energy minister says 74% of country’s electricity now comes from local sources, target set to exceed 96% by 2034 Pakistan’s Federal Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan March 12, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan’s growing reliance on domestic power, including solar and wind power, nuclear reactors, coal

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Islamabad tightens security, announces traffic schedule for Youm-e-Quds rallies

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A file photo of Islamabad police. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: More than 3,500 officers and personnel of the Islamabad Police have been deployed across the city to provide security while a traffic advisory has been issued ahead of Friday prayers and Youm-e-Quds processions. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, strict security

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Pakistan suggests long-term conflict with Afghanistan

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He warned that secure uranium supplies could allow India to divert domestic reserves for military purposes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its demand for verifiable assurances from Kabul that its territory would not be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. “Since no such assurances have been received, Pakistan will continue to follow its existing policy,”

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Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled in IIOJK

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Former Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah says whether India likes it or not, they will have to talk to Pakistan. PHOTO COURTESY: INDIA TODAY A suspected gunman was arrested after an apparent assassination attempt on senior Kashmiri politician Farooq Abdullah during a wedding ceremony in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), according to Indian

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