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Over 600 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues Ghazab lil-Haq attack

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Tarar says a total of 219 tanks, armored vehicles and artillery guns were destroyed during the ongoing operation A Pakistani army tank stands at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following cross-border fighting between the two countries overnight. Photo: AFP Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Thursday that at least 641 Afghan Taliban […]

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Pakistan pledges support to Saudi Arabia ‘no matter what’ amid Middle East tensions

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Mosharraf Zaidi says Pakistan-Saudi ties are long-standing, built on mutual support and cooperation Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to support Saudi Arabia when needed, while stressing that Islamabad is also working to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TVPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi highlighted the

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Prime Minister Shehbaz, President of Iran confirms cooperation between Pakistan and Iran in phone call

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Leaders discuss regional developments and emphasize stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination A combination photo of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. PHOTOS: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the prevailing regional situation during a telephone conversation on Wednesday, according to an official state The discussion focused

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CSOs, health advocates concerned about reports of nicotine labeled ‘recreational’

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Experts say that nicotine is a highly addictive and harmful substance; normalization may lead to use among young people A store with e-cigarettes and vape products. Source: Reuters PESHAWAR: Civil society organizations (CSO), public health advocates and children’s rights networks have expressed deep concern over reports suggesting the classification of nicotine products as “recreational items”

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IHC fines NAB Rs 100,000 for prosecutor’s absence in 190 million case hearing GBP

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Court issues notices on pleas on suspension of sentence of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi, adjourns hearing Islamabad High Court. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after its special prosecutor failed to appear during proceedings for adjournment of judgments

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OGRA rejects “rumours” of LPG price hike

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“Cases of overpricing or price manipulation should be reported for immediate action” ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) dismissed rumors of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price hike on Wednesday and clarified that no new LPG price notification had been issued, according to a statement issued by OGRA spokesperson Imran Ghaznavi. The Ogra spokespersons

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NA introduces austerity measures amid Middle East crisis, MNAs pay cut by 25%

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Vehicles grounded, overseas travel suspended and staff switched online as government extends cost-cutting ISLAMABAD: On the directions of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, the NA Secretariat on Wednesday introduced austerity measures in line with the ongoing cost-cutting campaign due to the conflict in the Middle East. Under the new measures, 70% of

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Murree gets the status of municipal corporation

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Will consist of 17 union councils and has a total population of 132,005 residents RAWALPINDI: Electoral delimitations for Murree district have been finalized under the Local Government Act 2025, according to a new notification issued by the Secretary of the Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department. Under the revised arrangements, the mountain resort of

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Punjab schools get Rs3.27b boost

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Govt schools in Rawalpindi to receive Rs12m; Attock district Rs63.8m; Jhelum district Rs46.m; Chakwal district 70.5 million RAWALPINDI: The Secretary of Schools Punjab has released funds totaling Rs 3.271 billion to government schools across the province to meet routine expenses including utility bills, furniture repairs and the salaries of security guards and sweepers. According to

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