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Domestic energy sources mitigate LNG supply risk, says Leghari

Energy Minister says 74% of country’s electricity now comes from local sources, with target to exceed 96% by 2034 Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan March 12, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan’s growing dependence on domestic energy, including solar and wind, nuclear reactors, coal […]

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Islamabad steps up security, announces traffic plan for Youm-e-Quds rallies

A file photo from the Islamabad police. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: More than 3,500 officers and personnel of the Islamabad Police were deployed across the city to ensure security, while a traffic advisory was issued ahead of Friday prayers and Youm-e-Quds processions. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, strict security measures

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Pakistan hints at protracted conflict with Afghanistan

He warned that assured uranium supplies could allow India to divert its domestic reserves for military purposes. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its demand for verifiable assurances from Kabul that its territory would not be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. “Since no such assurances have been received, Pakistan will continue to follow its current

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Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled at IIOJK

Former Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said that like it or not, India will have to talk to Pakistan. PHOTO COURTESY: INDIA TODAY A suspected gunman has been arrested after an apparent assassination attempt on a senior Kashmiri politician, Farooq Abdullah, during a wedding ceremony in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian media

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continue joint peace efforts

The Prime Minister assures MBS: Pakistan remains firm towards Saudi Arabia; CDF Munir and Dar assist the Prime Minister in discussions; Discussions focus on Iranian strikes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday assured Saudi Arabia of

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Sindh politics faces upheaval

KARACHI: In a sudden change in Sindh’s political landscape, PML-N leader Nehal Hashmi was appointed governor of the province, replacing Kamran Tessori on Thursday after President Asif Ali Zardari approved a summary proposed by the Prime Minister’s Office. The move, initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier this week, triggered a sharp backlash from coalition

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