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Japan announces $3.1m grant for polio program

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: In a significant boost to Pakistan’s ongoing fight against polio, the Japanese government has pledged a grant of $3.1 million to support the country’s eradication effor...

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Fazlur Rehman claims ‘Madrassa Registration Bill’ becomes law

By our correspondent DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has asserted that the Madrassa Registration Bill has already become law. Addressing a press ...

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Leghari urges Provinces to clear outstanding electricity bills

These measures aim to reduce electricity theft, enhance financial management, and ensure the provision of affordable electricity to the public News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Energy, Owa...

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Imran, Bushra Bibi framed in Toshakhana Case 2

Imran and Bushra Bibi have consistently denied any wrongdoing, claiming that the charges are politically motivated News Desk ISLAMABAD: In the high-profile Tosha Khana Case 2, charges have been formal...

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Justice Mandokhel raises concerns over military laws in civilian cases

Justice Mandokhel emphasized the fundamental question of jurisdiction, asking how a civilian could be brought under the purview of military courts News desk ISLAMABAD: During the hearing of intra-court appeals against the decisions made by military courts, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel of the Supreme Court's...

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125 polio workers recognized at District South appreciation event

By our correspondent KARACHI: A heartfelt event took place today at the Arts Council of Pakistan, where the District South Administration organised the

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Albania’s donkey milk: the prized ingredient behind luxury cheese and skincare

By News Desk GJIROKASTER, ALBANIA: In the rolling hills of Albania's Gjirokaster region, Fatiko Basha gently milks her donkey, Liza, on the family farm where they have mastered the art of transforming...

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Pakistan exports tractors to Tanzania, rice trade hits $4B

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agricultural exports have achieved a remarkable milestone, underscored by the first consignment of tractors arriving in Tanzania, marking a significant step ...

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New world order and India’s irrelevancy

By Uzma Ehtasham Since the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ultra-nationalist BJP government in India, the country’s foreign policy challenges have grown increasingly pronounced. This predicamen...

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700kgs of ice seized from container bound for Malaysia

By our correspondent KARACHI: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a major operation at the South Asia Pakistan Terminal in Karachi, based on a tip-off, and seized over 700 kilograms of ice (metha...

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Jail population in Karachi reaches record high

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Karachi’s prisons are facing a severe crisis as the number of inmates has reached an all-time high, far exceeding their capacity. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons...

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APMSO hosts seminar on e-commerce in Karachi

By our correspondent KARACHI: The All-Pakistan Muttahida Students Organization (APMSO) hosted a seminar on E-Commerce at the Mono Technical College 7C in Orangi Town, under the auspices of its Sector ...

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KU, Al Kauser Inc. sign MoU to provide scholarships to students

By our correspondent KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US-based organization Al Kauser Inc. to provide scholarships to KU students. ...

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Tragedy strikes again during screening of ‘Pushpa 2’

News Desk MUMBAI: The success of South Indian superstar Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule has been marred by yet another tragic incident. During a screening in Rayadurgam, one of Allu A...

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Weather intensifies, Karachi records single-digit temperatures

By our correspondent KARACHI: The winter chill has intensified across Pakistan, with Karachi also experiencing a significant drop in temperatures. Last night, the minimum temperature recorded at Jinna...

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8 PTI workers declared innocent in Jinnah House attack case

By our correspondent LAHORE: In the case concerning the attack and vandalism at Jinnah House, a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has declared eight Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, including wome...

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HOTA halts kidney transplant procedures at Max Health Hospital

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA) has suspended kidney transplant procedures at Max Health Hospital due to the hospital’s failure to adhere to the necessary r...

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5.6m children out of school in Sindh: Sardar Shah

By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: Sindh's Education Minister, Sardar Ali Shah, revealed that approximately 5.6 million children in the province are currently out of school. In a recent media interaction in Ka...

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Russia warns citizens against US travel

News Desk MOSCOW: In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Russia's Foreign Ministry has issued a stern warning to its citizens, advising them to avoid traveling to the United States. Citin...

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Gandapur stood by Bushra Bibi till end: Afzal Marwat

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sheer Afzal Marwat has stated that Ali Amin Gandapur stood by Bushra Bibi until the very end, expressing unwavering support for he...

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Tarar denies formal talks with PTI

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ata Tarar, has dismissed claims of formal negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stating that no offic...

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Ghotki Police seizes massive arms cache, arrest suspects

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: In a major operation, Ghotki police have seized a large cache of weapons, including heavy artillery, and arrested two members of an inter-provincial arms smuggling gang. The ...

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MDCAT 24 retake ensures transparency

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS) successfully conducted the MDCAT 2024 retake examination under court order, prioritizing transparency and fairness. In a live press conferen...

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Grand Jirga fails to reach conclusion, roads blocked

By our correspondent KURRAM: The grand jirga established to restore peace and order in Kurram district has yet to reach a conclusion. According to sources within the jirga, despite extensive discussio...

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PM’s message on ‘World Mountain Day’

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Mountain Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a special message, emphasizing the vital role mountains play in sustaining life on Earth. In...

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Ten dead in Karachi traffic accidents within 24 hours

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: In a devastating 24-hour period, Karachi witnessed a series of traffic accidents that claimed the lives of ten people, including a woman and a child, underscoring the dire sta...

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