. ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday passed the Railway Transfer (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with certain amendments moved by Senator Farooq H Naek. Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has proposed a new bill to amend the Railway Transfer Ordinance, 1962. [The Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025]as reported by the House Standing Committee. Farooq H Naek […]
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Embassy in Pakistan says vetting process ensures immigrants won’t rely on public assistance The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad said Friday that the Trump administration’s pause in processing and issuing immigrant visas would remain in effect until authorities ensure new immigrants are “maximally vetted” to determine their eligibility to enter the country. In an article on
Advisor to the Prime Minister and senior leader of the PML-N, Rana Sanaullah. Photo: APP/File Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, said on Friday that he expected progress in the appointment of the opposition leader in the Senate by next week, following the appointment of Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition
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Containers containing chemicals, textiles and batteries fuel the fire; KPT, KMC, Pak Navy and Rescue 1122 responded immediately Firefighters battle a fire at the West Wharf terminal of the Port of Karachi on January 16, 2026. Photo: Express A massive fire at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on the west quay of Kiamari Port,
CM Bugti warns extremists turning to organized crime, promises large-scale response through intelligence-led operations Security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist attack in Kharan, Balochistan, killing 12 militants, military media reported on Friday. Mine clearance and search operations continue in the area to eliminate any remaining threats. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), around
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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday clarified that former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry visited him at the hospital only to inquire about his health, stressing that he remained bound by the party’s official policy. Qureshi, who was acquitted in several May 9 cases while several other PTI leaders were convicted,
The conditions initiative is another major step towards providing health facilities at the doorsteps of citizens Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif relaunches and expands ‘Sehat Card Scheme’ to Islamabad, AJK and GB on January 16, 2026. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and expanded the Prime Minister’s Health Card scheme in Islamabad, Azad
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The largest number of blocks carried out on Facebook, TikTok; content contrary to “decency and morality” represents the largest share The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has informed the Lahore High Court that it has blocked more than 1.4 million web links and URLs as part of its ongoing fight against “illegal online content”, amid growing
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NA President orders suspended members to leave House, with members barred from proceedings until their statements are submitted ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for failing to submit declarations of their assets and liabilities. The suspension affects 32 members of the National Assembly, 50 members
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Valued at Rs. 3,006.690 million, 65% of the physical construction is now finalized Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah presents a birth certificate to a parent during the launch of the Civil Registration Management System (CRMS) mobile application at CM House in Karachi on November 28. PHOTO: PPI KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah
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