New Delhi relies on ‘fabricated crises’ that do not stand up to international scrutiny Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in a combined photo exhibition. Photo: AFP/File Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday warned his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh against escalating tensions ahead of the anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam attack, […]
Court Rules Service Rules Not Statutory, State Constitutional Courts Cannot Review Internal Employment Issues ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging dismissal in a strategic organization operating under the National Command Authority (NCA). In a detailed judgment written by Justice Jawad Hassan, the court held that employees governed by non-statutory
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan was working tirelessly to ease tensions in the Middle East, engaging in talks and diplomatic efforts at different levels as the war rages between the United States, Israel and Iran. “The flames of war in the region are not yet extinguished; however, as a friend to all
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PAA says newly launched 5G services will improve passengers’ travel experience with high-speed connectivity LAHORE: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Thursday announced that 5G services have been launched at Islamabad International Airport, making it the first airport in Pakistan to offer such services. In a statement issued by the PAA, the launch of 5G
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The UN marks April 2, celebrating the invaluable contributions of autistic people to communities around the world President Asif Ali Zaradari said autism is not a limitation, but rather a different way of experiencing the world. In an article on World Autism Awareness Dayhe stressed the need for early diagnosis, systematic screening during child health
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Tahir Andrabi speaking at the weekly Foreign Office press briefing File photo: X/FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in talks with Afghanistan to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed at a weekly press briefing on Thursday. The talks took place
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KP CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: screenshot PESHAWAR: In a rare show of cross-party unity during the pre-budget debate in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, government and opposition members sharply criticized the provincial government for marginalizing elected representatives in the budget-making process, accusing the bureaucracy of dominating budget planning while ignoring the input of assembly members. MPs from
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Public schools lag behind as private admissions close early; Year 8 exams raise concerns RAWALPINDI: All government and private schools in Rawalpindi division have reopened after an extended break of 21 days, thereby restoring activity of previously slowed educational institutions. On Wednesday, public schools announced the expected results of the annual exams for classes ranging
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ISPR says operation proves abject failure of Afghan Taliban regime to secure effective border on its side Security forces killed eight terrorists in North Waziristan on April 1, along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted a group
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LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence, amid speculation that he was seeking the Maulana’s support for another constitutional amendment and a possible alliance in the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. However, the JUI-F refuted these speculations, saying the meeting did not have a specific
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