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The Supreme Court limits the routine use of pretrial detention

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It said appellate courts are required to decide disputes themselves where the record is complete ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny Committee has held that the power to remit cases to subordinate courts for a new hearing is an extraordinary and remedial jurisdiction which cannot be exercised routinely. It said appellate courts are required to decide disputes themselves […]

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150 IT officers deployed in GB

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ISLAMABAD: With general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) slated for Sunday, large-scale security arrangements are being put in place, including deployment of thousands of policemen from Punjab and the federal capital. According to officials, 150 policemen from the security wing of the Islamabad Capital Territory Police in addition to 6,000 personnel from the Punjab Police have

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Bilawal calls for fast-tracking of Diamer-Bhasha Dam

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Promises resettlement of displaced communities if party forms government in Gilgit-Baltistan DIAMETER: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday called on the federal government to speed up the completion of the Diamer-Bhasha dam and promised to solve the resettlement problems of communities displaced by the mega project if his party wins the June 7 elections.

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KP govt, dissident PTI lawmakers fail to reach reconciliation ahead of budget

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Lawmakers say they will not support the budget until Imran Khan is allowed to hold meetings and released Reconciliation efforts between the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and its dissident lawmakers in the provincial assembly have failed as the disgruntled members have taken a hard line and decided not to support the upcoming budget without prior consultation with

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Young people’s employability central to the economic reform agenda: FinMin

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Focus is increasingly shifting towards improving social, human development outcomes in meeting with the World Bank: Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and World Bank delegation discuss human capital development, skills, health outcomes and technology-led service delivery in Islamabad. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that improving employability, especially among youth, will remain

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Pakistan wins WHO prize in recognition of contribution to tobacco control

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WHO says Pakistan successfully reduced tobacco consumption by 15.7% between 2014 and 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2026 award to Pakistan in recognition of the country’s outstanding contribution to tobacco control. According to the WHO statement, the award was given jointly to the Tobacco Control Cell

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Government, PPP agrees to recommend June 10 for FY2026-27 budget session

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Government, PPP unanimously agree on date after Dar, Aurangzeb holds pre-budget talks with coalition partner Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb hold talks with senior PPP leaders on budget proposals and fiscal priorities ahead of the federal budget. Photo: PID The government and its coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on

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PMD predicts below normal rainfall, above normal temperatures across the country through August

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Warns of intensified heat waves, water shortages and agricultural challenges likely over three-month period LAHORE: Below normal and above normal rainfall has been predicted over most parts of the country during June and the coming three-month period, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the Met Department, the El Nino phase has re-emerged

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CM Afridi approaches IHC to meet Imran ahead of KP budget

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Saying the province is being “punished” for its political alignment, the government is focusing on political retaliation rather than economics KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi speaking to reporters. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet Pakistan

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