Hoarders display flags of the US, Pakistan and Iran as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: In a significant policy shift aimed at facilitating regional trade, Pakistan has decided to allow transit of goods to Iran through […]
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ISLAMABAD: The prosecution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is yet to move an application in an anti-terrorism court (ATC) seeking withdrawal of the May 9 cases, one of which includes KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi as an accused. The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), while hearing Radio Pakistan’s petition on 24 March, passed a stay order regarding
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LAHORE: As hopes of forming the next government in Islamabad fade, the PPP is continuing its politics of fencing, according to party leaders who fear the party’s inability to make the necessary policy decisions could further alienate potential voters who want to see it fill the political void left by the embattled PTI. Party leaders
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Decision taken in light of the prevailing security situation must ensure public peace A Lahore Police spokesman stressed that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another 30 days, maintaining a complete ban on the use
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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s justice office has refused to grant lawyer Imaan Mazari’s petition for a stay of his sentence in a case related to making anti-government posts on social media and raising objections to it. The human
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Says Pakistan views water security as ‘red line’ and will not allow violations of Indus Waters Treaty Information Minister Attaullah Tarar is speaking in a special address on the occasion of the first anniversary of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. SCREEN GRAB Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday
Zahid was a student at a local madrasa and was the eldest among three brothers and two sisters Body of missing teenager found from water pipeline in Karachi. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The body of a 12-year-old boy who went missing after falling into a water main two days ago was recovered from the Saadi Town
Outdoor drone flight restrictions remained enforced across the province for another 30 days, the release said The Punjab government extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province and maintains a complete ban on outdoor drone flying, a notification issued on Sunday said. According to the Home Office, the restriction on flying drones in open
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Police say diversions on Srinagar Expressway, Expressway may continue at various times, affecting traffic flow Pakistani police officer diverts motorcyclists from a road leading to Serena hotel as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: After a week-long suspension,
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Says Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts are recognized globally for regional peace Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani addresses the 41st Annual Dinner of the Old Ravians Association in Lahore. PHOTO: PPP/X Acting President and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that Pakistan was a responsible nuclear state, despite Indian aggression after the Pahalgam incident, Islamabad
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