Security at Parliament tightened as opposition protesters chanted ‘Go Zardari Go’ during his speech Joint session of Parliament underway on Monday at Parliament in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK Speaking at a joint session of Parliament on Monday, President Asif Ali Zardari stressed that Pakistan will not allow any domestic or foreign actor to use the territory […]
Students, pilgrims and traders cross Taftan, Gwadar borders as instability worsens following US-Israeli strikes QUETTA: Pakistani students, pilgrims, tourists and traders are returning from Iran through Taftan and Gwadar border posts in Balochistan as tensions in Iran escalate following attacks by the United States and Israel. The repatriation process was launched to ensure the safety
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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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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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RAWALPINDI: Following a second major hike in oil prices, public transport operating within the city, on long journeys between the twin cities and surrounding areas, increased their fares. The stop-to-stop fare has been increased to Rs30, making it the new minimum fare. Rawalpindi-Islamabad public transport increased the fare per passenger by Rs15, while routes to
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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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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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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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He says every Muslim is grieved, but to maintain peace one must take collective responsibility Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab. SCREENSHOT LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday asked the police and district administration to understand the sentiments of protesters in the current situation and treat them with dignity and respect. She
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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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