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Umrah fares increase at start of Ramazan, business class hits 500,000 rupees

Airlines raise prices in response to high demand; pilgrims say costs now force difficult choices LAHORE: With the onset of Ramazan, domestic and international airlines have sharply increased their fares, with business class tickets going up to Rs 500,000 and economy and economy plus fares ranging from Rs 180,000 to Rs 200,000. As the first […]

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Dar says UN Mideast peace depends on Palestinian self-determination

Foreign Minister says stability is unattainable without justice and Palestinian rights DPM and FM Ishaq Dar address the UN Security Council session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA Pakistan reiterated its long-standing support for Palestinian rights and called for sustained diplomatic efforts towards a just resolution to the Middle East conflict during a high-level

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Attaullah Tarar denies any government “deal” with Imran Khan

The remarks come after Rana Sanaullah said attempts were made to reach a deal with the former prime minister Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar speaking at the National Assembly session in Islamabad on May 6. — Photo: Radio Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday strongly rejected media reports suggesting any “deal” between

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Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat after Bajaur attack killing 11 soldiers

Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned Afghanistan’s deputy chief of mission to take firm action following the February 16 attack in Bajaur that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers. The assault involved a suicide car bomb attack followed by

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Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha released on bail by the ATC

Separately, IHC issues appeal opinions against controversial tweet convictions Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday granted bail to rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a case involving a police encounter. Justice Abul Hasnat

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PM Shehbaz lands in Washington to attend ‘Peace Council’ summit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Washington DC to attend the inaugural session of the Peace Council. Washington, February 19, 2026. PHOTO: EXPRESS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington to participate in the “Peace Council”, after Pakistan denied wanting to join the International Stabilization Force to demilitarize Hamas. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

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Response requested regarding the increase in fuel prices

. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought answers from the federal government and other respondents on a miscellaneous petition challenging the recent increase in oil prices. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition, which claimed that inflation in Pakistan had already reached alarming levels, adversely affecting citizens and businesses, and the latest hike in

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NA panel announces motion against Climate Ministry

. The PML-N-led coalition government at the Center now has 229 members in the NA. PHOTO: APPLICATION ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination on Wednesday unanimously decided to move a privilege motion against the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority

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