ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s inherent power to compulsorily acquire private property for public purposes is not absolute, stating that courts have a constitutional duty to ensure that property owners receive fair compensation that reflects the true value of their property rather than arbitrary or outdated assessments. In a detailed 20-page […]
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KARACHI: Pakistan received below average rainfall and experienced slightly warmer than normal temperatures in June 2026, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Sunday. According to the PMD monthly climate report, precipitation across the country remained 19 percent below normal, while average minimum and average temperatures remained above seasonal averages. The report said the country
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Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that India’s personal attacks on him would not solve the problems facing New Delhi or restore Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “pitifully crumbling” reputation at home and abroad, especially after what he described as Pakistan’s victory over India last year. Responding to Indian propaganda in a post on social
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Kotli has the highest number of candidates, with 135 candidates contesting for six constituencies. ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Sunday released the final list of candidates for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, with 852 candidates set to contest in 45 constituencies after over 320 candidates withdrew from the race. The
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Interior Minister Momeni expected to arrive in federal capital after Khamenei’s funeral ISLAMABAD: A high-level Iranian delegation led by Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is expected to undertake a crucial visit to Pakistan in the coming days, a trip that diplomatic sources say could possibly pave the way for the next round of indirect talks between
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Says contracts cannot be unilaterally revoked after agreement and review completed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses a joint press conference alongside IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENSHOT Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Sunday that a committee constituted by the prime minister to address concerns over proposed amendments to
Foreign Minister lists key investment sectors, calls economic diplomacy vital for Pakistan-Turkey relations Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks during the Pakistan-Türkiye business conference, July 4, 2026. PHOTO: MOFA/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that Pakistan was particularly looking for Turkish investments in key sectors such as energy, mining, minerals,
One of the leading candidates was an instructor with the government’s Department of Manpower and Training for 18 years. QUETTA: The Balochistan Bar Council (BBC) on Saturday strongly condemned the ongoing selection process for appointments to the Balochistan High Court (BHC), terming the appointment of a long-serving civil servant for elevation an insult to the
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Children’s Hospital, RR, Kahuta Road and major water projects remain unfinished RAWALPINDI: Several major development projects under construction in Rawalpindi have been postponed to the new financial year 2026-27 after remaining unfinished at the close of the financial year 2025-26. These include Children’s Hospital, Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase I and II, Raja Bazaar Beautification Project
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QUETTA: The Balochistan government is considering taking legal action against the Sindh government for what it describes as unfair distribution of canal water after repeated contacts with the Sindh chief minister and other authorities failed to ensure the province received its approved share. According to officials, canal water shortage in Balochistan has worsened due to
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