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Britain seeks interim provincial status

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The proposed interim status would remain subject to any future plebiscite or political settlement of the AJK issue. GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unanimously passed a resolution recommending that the region be granted interim provincial status through constitutional amendments and necessary legislation, while also seeking representation in the National Assembly, Senate and other federal constitutional institutions […]

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Pakistan leads GSP+ gains, faces reform test

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the European Union’s GSP+ trade programme, recording €7.5 billion in exports to the EU in 2024 under preferential tariffs, according to the 5th GSP report released on Thursday, which assesses the implementation of 27 core international conventions in beneficiary countries. The report added that Pakistan also

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PM wields whip against fuel hoarders amid fallout from Gulf conflict

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Warns of harmful effects of tensions on economy, seeks ‘comprehensive strategy’ for rapid response Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review austerity measures amid changing economic backdrop. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned, in coordination with provincial governments, to take strict action against those

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The LHC introduces a transport monetization policy and allows bailiffs to purchase vehicles at depreciated rates

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Replaces official means of transport with monthly allowance for bailiffs across Punjab Lahore High Court. PHOTO: ONLINE The Lahore High Court (LHC) has implemented a transport monetization policy, allowing judicial officers serving in the Punjab district judiciary to purchase their officially allocated vehicles at discounted rates. The policy is applied retroactively from July 1, 2026.

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Court extends pre-trial detention of three suspects in assault case against foreigner

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Gives investigators more time to recover weapons, cash and other property suspected in the case A judicial magistrate on Thursday granted police additional four-day remand to three suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping and rape of two foreign women, accepting the investigating agency’s request to complete the recovery of weapons and other property

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PM Shehbaz calls for preparedness for US-Iran tensions, warns of economic impact

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Prime Minister reviews fuel supplies, orders action against those creating artificial shortages of petroleum products Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a meeting on Thursday to review austerity measures and economic developments in Islamabad. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed concern over the recent rise in tensions between the United States and

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MQM-P urges political leaders to avoid comments that could benefit Pakistan’s enemies

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Khalid Maqbool, Farooq Sattar say leaders should not harm country’s image and show responsibility in their statements MQM-P leaders speaking at a press conference in Karachi. SCREENSHOT Leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Thursday urged political figures to avoid making statements that could be used by Pakistan’s adversaries, saying political leaders have a

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Sharjeel Memon urges Fazlur Rehman to withdraw remarks on armed forces and martyrs

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He says political parties can disagree with governments and institutions, but should avoid making remarks hurtful to martyrs’ families Sindh Chief Minister Sharjeel Memon speaking at a press conference in Karachi. SCREENSHOT KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his recent remarks

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Punjab Privileges Act challenged in LHC for granting judicial powers to lawmakers

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The petition also aims to cancel the granting of the right to official passports to members of the provincial assembly LAHORE: In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over separation of powers and limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court was on Thursday asked to strike down a Provincial Assembly provision of the

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