Chung Police in Lahore successfully prevented a major theft at the residence of famous qawwal, Sher Miandad Khan. The incident happened when the Khan family was away attending a wedding. The main suspect, a domestic worker employed by the family, was apprehended shortly after the crime. The theft occurred when Zarina Bibi, a domestic worker […]
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Leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the progress of proceedings in the National Assembly, accusing the acting president of adjourning the session several times despite the quorum. PPP MP Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said the repeated adjournments were a mockery of the parliamentary system. “It is said that the speaker
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The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 3.9 million beneficiaries have been enrolled nationwide in the “Nashonuma Programme” over the last five years to combat stunting. Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Syed Imran Ahmad Shah told the House during Question Hour that the scheme covered 2 million children and 1.8 million pregnant
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Commission closes December 28 for vote; govt to ensure security as Balochistan member disagrees on weather conditions, threats The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s appeal to postpone local body elections in the provincial capital. The commission clarified that the elections in Quetta will take place as scheduled
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Business Confidence Index Rises to 22%, New Jobs Index Up 16% as Economic Stability Boosts Investor Confidence Pakistan’s business confidence has reached its highest level in seven years, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Survey 2025. OICCI represents over 200 international companies operating in over 13 key sectors of the
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Police used a water cannon early Wednesday to disperse a sit-in led by Aleema Khan outside Adiala Prison after authorities denied permission to meet jailed former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. Aleema Khan, along with her sisters Noreen Khan and Dr Uzma Khan, had started the protest on Tuesday around 2 p.m., joined
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The Electoral Commission today conducted hearings into violations of the code of conduct during the by-elections, with a panel headed by the Chief Electoral Commissioner. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was summoned before the committee, while a notice was issued to Shehrnaz, wife of former opposition leader Omar Ayub. Case of CM Sohail Afridi A
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“If a visa is canceled in the UK, a ten-year ban is usually imposed, but I am not asking for such a ban” Pakistani YouTuber Raja Butt has denied reports he was deported from the UK, insisting he returned home by choice and not under deportation orders. “A person does not return to business class
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Details heavy fines ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs50,000, with prison terms of up to 6 months Punjab Assembly. PHOTO: FILE The fourth amendment to the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 2025, which details heavy fines for traffic violations, has been approved by the Punjab Governor. It details heavy fines ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs50,000, and prison
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PESHAWAR: As terrorism resurfaces in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial police have requested the government for a special allowance for its personnel, with the cost estimated at around Rs 4.2 billion per month. The province recorded a total of 1,588 terrorism-related cases in 14 districts in 2025. The Central Police Office (CPO) forwarded a summary to KP
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