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Draft 27th Amendment to be tabled in Senate today after cabinet approval

NFC price likely to be revised, FM gets constitutional powers, judiciary sees new round of reforms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting. PHOTO: EXPRESS The federal government has finalized a first draft of the 27th constitutional amendment, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif consulting coalition partners on the proposal. After its approval in […]

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Istanbul marathon negotiations seek to break deadlock

Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Afghan Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid shake hands after signing a ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar and Turkey in Doha on October 19. Photo: Reuters Top intelligence officials from Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime began a series of crucial negotiations in Istanbul on Thursday, aimed at finding

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Pakistan calls for UNESCO reform

. Minister of State for Federal Education and Vocational Training, Wajiha Qamar. Photo (file) ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to UNESCO’s mission to advance education, science, culture and communication as tools for peace, progress and sustainable growth, said in a press release received here. She

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Marri criticizes PTI founder for “anti-state” remarks

. ISLAMABAD: PPPP central spokesperson Shazia Marri on Thursday strongly condemned the PTI founder’s recent statement on social media platform X. In a statement here, Marri called the post “highly condemnable”, saying it reflected “the mindset of a self-centered person willing to harm Pakistan for personal political gain”. She said the PTI founder’s remarks echoed

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Senate strength emerges as 27th Amendment vote nears

. ISLAMABAD: As political consultations intensify on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, the party composition of the Senate has become more important, revealing the delicate arithmetic that will determine the fate of the bill. According to official data, any constitutional amendment requires at least 64 votes among the 96 members of the upper house to

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FIA investigates offloading of workers at airports

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Riffat Mukhtar said the agency was investigating reports of workers being discharged at airports. According to a statement issued by the agency, the FIA ​​chief said this at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Thursday. Over the past few months, numerous

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FO states that this is a technical problem related to the refusal of visa entry

. Tahir Hussain Andrabi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected unfounded and misleading allegations that members of the Hindu community had been denied entry into its territory. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said in a statement: “These claims are completely baseless and represent yet

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Gohar rejects 27th amendment

. Gohar Ali Khan, President of PTI. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has reiterated the party’s demand for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, saying he strongly opposes the 27th constitutional amendment. Speaking at the Lahore High Court, Gohar expressed concern over the judicial backlog, saying 2.3 million

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Plane makes emergency landing

. KARACHI: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Jeddah was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi airport early Thursday morning after the plane’s windshield cracked mid-flight. The pilot decided to divert the flight to Jinnah International Terminal following the incident. Although the cause of the cracked windshield remains unclear, PIA

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PPP rejects key proposals of 27th Amendment: Bilawal

Bilawal says PPP CEC will meet again on Friday to finalize decision on Constitutional Court project Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a press conference at the Chief Minister’s House on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Photo: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the party’s Central Executive Committee had rejected most of

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