Businesses resume, transport restored, daily wage earners breathe a sigh of relief Police officers patrol a market in Federal Zone B during the micro-smart lockdown imposed in four towns in the city in January. Photo: file RAWALPINDI: After remaining closed for 12 days due to security arrangements related to Iran-US peace talks efforts in Islamabad, […]
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Six suspects in KE staff torture guard uniforms, flee with copper cables and equipment The Abraaj Group, in partnership with Al-Jomaih Group of Saudi Arabia and National Industries Group of Kuwait, holds a total stake of 66.4% in K-Electric. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In a unique robbery, six armed robbers, posing as employees of K-Electric, looted
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: application ISLAMABAD: Despite no immediate prospects for direct talks between Iran and the United States, diplomacy remains very much alive, as a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity suggests a serious desire to seek a permanent end to the war,
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Billboards displaying the flags of the United States, Pakistan and Iran, as Pakistan prepares to host the United States and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: In a significant policy change aimed at facilitating regional trade, Pakistan has decided to allow transit of goods to
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ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Public Prosecution Service is yet to file a petition with 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 March 24, issued a restraining order
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LAHORE: As hopes of forming the next government in Islamabad fade, the PPP continues its policy of waiting, according to party leaders, who fear that the party’s inability to make necessary policy decisions could further alienate potential voters who would like to see it fill the political void left by the struggling PTI. Party leaders
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Decision taken in view of the current security situation, need to safeguard public peace A spokesperson for the Lahore Police stressed that uniformed personnel are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the implementation of Section 144 across the province for another 30 days, maintaining a complete ban on
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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 Registrar’s Office refused to consider lawyer Imaan Mazari’s petition seeking suspension of her sentence in a case related to anti-state posts on social media, raising objections against it. The human rights lawyer had moved
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Pakistan considers water security a ‘red line’ and will not allow violations of the Indus Water Treaty Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, speaking in a special speech marking the first anniversary of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. SCREENSHOT Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that Prime Minister Shehbaz
Zahid was a student at a local madrasa and was the eldest of three brothers and two sisters. Body of missing teenager found in water pipe in Karachi. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The body of a 12-year-old boy, who went missing after falling into a water pipe two days ago, was found Sunday morning in the
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