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Pakistan strives to bring US, Iran back to Islamabad MoU: FO

Negotiations between the parties continue to normalize the situation, says FO Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at FO’s weekly press briefing. SCREENSHOT Pakistan is working to bring relevant parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FO) said […]

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At least 10 dead in three-storey building collapse in Baghbanpura, Lahore

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Rescue 1122 spokesperson said a search operation to recover other people trapped under the debris was underway At least 10 people were killed and six others injured after a three-story building collapsed in Baghbanpura area of Lahore on Wednesday evening, according to Lahore Rescue 1122. Lahore Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said the emergency response

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PM favors unified national data center

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the inauguration ceremony of Sky47 AI cloud and data center in Islamabad on Friday. SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate and effective steps to make the facilities of the new federal government-run national central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions.

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Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC decision

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Registrar said the process of classification of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases was underway following the court’s recent judgment on NAB’s jurisdiction, adding that around 300 NAB-related cases were currently pending before the SC. These remarks were made at a press briefing on Wednesday by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail Laghari and

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Internet services restored in Muzaffarabad

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Prolonged disruptions have affected communication, digital banking, businesses and journalists. MUZAFFARABAD: Internet services were restored in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday evening, 53 days after broadband connectivity was suspended on June 6, bringing relief to residents, businesses, journalists and other users who were struggling to access online services. Broadband internet services were restored around 10 p.m. on

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Bilawal seeks to protect coalition from AJK electoral divisions

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a convention of PPP workers in Muzaffarabad on July 29 – PPP MUZAFFARABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said his criticism over alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections would not endanger the party’s coalition with the PML-N at the Centre, but warned that the

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Islamic banks must remove abaya dress code

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The Committee also expressed concern about the collection of dollar-denominated fees on ATM and VISA card transactions. ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has banned Islamic banks from requiring abayas on their female staff and called for a modest national dress code for all, regardless of gender. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by

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DSP among 4 cops martyred in terror attack on police checkpoint in Hangu, KP

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Four village defense committee members martyred, six terrorists killed in Swat operation Four policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), two assistant sub-inspectors and a constable, were martyred while eight terrorists were killed after the attack on Khazeena Banda police check post in Hangu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. According to police, the terrorists

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Karachi dessert shop owner found dead after suspected kidnapping

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Wafflix owner, 25, kidnapped in PECHS; police investigate torture allegations Mir Raza Ali, owner of the famous dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after being kidnapped from PECHS. SCREENSHOT/ Youtube A 25-year-old man allegedly kidnapped from Karachi’s PECHS was found dead in the bushes near a wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Wednesday,

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Balochistan declared a regular policing zone with integration of Levy Force

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CM Bugti says government committed to strengthening law and order, improving governance Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti chairs a Balochistan cabinet meeting—PHOTO VIA The Balochistan cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at improving security, education, governance and public service delivery, including declaring the entire province a “police zone” after the levy

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