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President Zardari calls for simple Holi celebrations amid regional tensions

Hindu Council of Pakistan supports call as authorities discuss Iran crisis, escalation on western border President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the Hindu community to celebrate Holi in a simple and moderate manner this year, citing the prevailing security situation on Pakistan’s western border and heightened regional tensions, and called for unity and shared responsibility. […]

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More than 500 flights canceled in Pakistan amid regional tensions

Flights from Pakistani airports to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sharjah, Dubai, Turkey, Iraq, Iran and others canceled Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Photo: Express LAHORE: Due to the regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, along with other countries, Pakistan’s air operations in the Middle East have been severely disrupted. Over the past three days,

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Bike M-Tag policy sparks public anger

Motorcyclists queue for the M-Tag installation at Kachnar Park. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The federal capital’s decision to make M-Tag registration mandatory for motorcycles has sparked growing public frustration, with bikers questioning both the timing and clarity of the policy as long queues form outside registration centers during Ramazan. Authorities have set up 13 M-Tag registration

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The repatriation of illegal residents will be accelerated

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Minister and Inspector General of Police have ordered to expedite the evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, from the province, Chairing a meeting, the officers said the police and district administrations should pursue a coordinated strategy to ensure immediate evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals from Punjab. They

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US cancels Pakistan visa appointments after deadly protests

Security alert cites violent protests in Karachi, demonstrations in Lahore and calls for rallies in Islamabad and Peshawar A motorcycle burns after being set ablaze by unidentified men near the US consulate during a protest against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. Photo: PPI The

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Sindh government launches investigation into US consulate incident

A motorcycle burns after being set ablaze by unidentified men near the US consulate during a protest against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. Photo: PPI KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday expressed deep sadness over the alleged martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme

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Transporters warn of strike after Eid

Transport Alliance head says agreements reached with government are not being implemented KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance Chairman Malik Shehzad Awan has sharply criticized the recent increase in oil prices and warned that transporters may announce a nationwide strike after Eid, following consultations with stakeholders across Pakistan. In a statement, Awan said transporters across the

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