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LAHORE: After decades of persistent efforts to combat kite flying, aerial firing and one-wheelers, the Lahore police turned to religious scholars for support and obtained a decree from the Jamia Naemia declaring these dangerous activities as un-Islamic. The fatwa was shared with the public on Wednesday through an official document issued by Deputy Inspector General […]

DERA ISMAEL KHAN/PESHAWAR: With the completion of the first phase of military operation in Kurram district, the KP government has decided to resume the process of demolition of illegal bunkers in the area and send four convoys of vehicles to Kurram carrying supplies essential by the end of the month. Security forces have launched house-to-house

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology approved the Pakistan Digital Nation Amendment Bill 2024 with a majority, amid opposition and concerns over the rush to adoption of the law. Ten members voted in favor, while six opposed the bill. Minister of State for IT and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who introduced the

ISLAMABAD: The country is facing an unusual rainfall deficit during the current winter season, raising fears of drought and the early arrival of summer. According to the Meteorological Department, the country has recorded 40% less rainfall than usual in the last four months. From September 1 to January 15, Sindh saw a 52% reduction in

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has convened the 12th meeting of its executive committee to review the progress made on various aspects and projects in key sectors of the ITFC. The Committee also gave instructions to expedite various outstanding cross-sectoral issues through policy level initiatives and stakeholder consultation, using the ITFC forum. The

ISLAMABAD: Tempers appear to be flaring again as the formation of a judicial commission remains the sticking point between the government and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, with the latter asserting that there is no will have more talks with the ruling alliance if the commission is not established. The PTI statement comes soon

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhary Salik Hussain told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Rs 80.310 billion had been spent from the Workers Welfare Fund for the welfare of workers . Replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour of the ongoing session, he said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis