In another incident on Saturday evening, terrorists destroyed the Shamozai police station using explosive materials. MIRANSHAH: Two Federal Police (FC) personnel were killed after unidentified motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire on them in Karam Garhi area of Bannu, police and security sources said on Sunday. The events occurred within the confines of the cantonment police station. […]
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Both leaders discuss regional developments, agree on continued diplomatic engagement and efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz (right) speaks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace and security with the support of its partners during a telephone conversation with Iranian President
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday stressed the need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve ongoing issues during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Gunman opens fire outside Mirza academy; security guard injured in foot, now out of danger, police say Engineer religious scholar Mirza Muhammad Ali. Photo: File Engineer religious scholar Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an attack on Sunday outside the Quran-o-Sunnah Research Academy in Jhelum. The attacker was killed by police gunfire, while a police officer was
The country has faced serious economic difficulties in recent years, but managed to avoid a default through coordinated efforts. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq speaking to the media in Lahore. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT LAHORE: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday said Pakistan was recognized globally for its role in regional diplomatic efforts, recognizing the
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A security guard outside the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. Photo: AFP PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially informed the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly about the arrangements for the Senate by-election scheduled for April 23, directing all members to bring their original CNIC and Assembly membership cards while voting.
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Driver flees as angry mob sets his vehicle on fire after pedestrian dies in Gulistan-e-Johar KARACHI: A pedestrian was killed in a road accident involving a speeding water tanker near Perfume Chowk in Gulistan-e-Johar on Saturday, triggering public outrage and violent protests. Police say the tanker truck ran over a man, leaving him seriously injured.
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PUBLISHED on April 19, 2026 KARACHI: This has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it bears repeating. The world is living in unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to find a way out of the US-Israeli war against Iran, we are navigating uncharted waters, boldly going where
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International Islamic University Islamabad is open until April 24 and exams are postponed Pakistani flags displayed in front of the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the United States and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi announced changes
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Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. SCREENSHOT ANTALYA: Pakistan and three major regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming coordinated diplomatic action to manage escalating tensions in the Middle East, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy
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