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Lahore revives Basant 2026 but continues to fly kites with a tight thread

SOPs in place to balance cultural renaissance and public safety as Basant set to be celebrated from February 6-8 The Lahore district administration has officially approved the conditional revival of Basant in 2026, allowing kite flying as part of a comprehensive set of safety regulations aimed at protecting lives while restoring one of the city’s […]

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PHC declares petition to ban crypto and digital forex ineffective

The court notes that there is no dispute. Cryptocurrency currently has no legal status in the country A lawyer walks past the Peshawar High Court building. PHOTO: AFP The Peshawar High Court has declared ineffective a petition seeking to ban cryptocurrency and digital forex trading in Pakistan. The bench, comprising Justices Naeem Anwar and Kamran

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Direct Karachi-Dhaka flights to begin in January

Pakistan’s envoy to Bangladesh discusses development of trade, investment and aviation ties during meeting with Muhammad Yunus Pakistan High Commissioner to Dhaka Imran Haider meets Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on December 29, 2025. Photo: Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider expressed hope that direct Karachi-Dhaka flights will begin in January during

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Army major martyred, five terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO: ISPR

The slain Khawarij were actively involved in attacks on security forces, killing innocent civilians, says ISPR An Army major embraced martyrdom while five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij were killed during an intelligence operation in Khar general area of ​​Bajaur district, the Army’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter

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Faiz Hameed appeals military court’s 14-year prison sentence, asks for copy of judgment (lawyer)

Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed. PHOTO: FILE Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed has challenged the 14-year prison sentence handed to him by a military court and requested a copy of the judgment, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq said The Express PK Press Club that the appeal

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Major terrorist attack foiled thanks to interception of minor recruited online by BLA

Sindh minister says minor girl radicalized via social media arrested before being used in attack KARACHI: Sindh officials said on Monday that a major terrorist attack had been averted after police intercepted a minor girl who had been recruited through social media and was being transferred to Karachi for a potential attack. The disclosure was

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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II convictions at IHC

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have challenged their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case in the Islamabad High Court. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s lawyer Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry appealed on their behalf on Monday. The separate appeals were filed by advocate Salman Safdar on Friday and assigned journal numbers 24560 and 24561. The

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Pakistan reports vandalism, attacks against Muslims in India over Christmas to global authorities

Foreign Ministry urges international community to protect minority rights in neighboring country Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Photo: File Pakistan on Monday condemned reported incidents of vandalism over Christmas in India and expressed concern over violence against Muslims, calling on the international community to take note. Responding to media queries, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir

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YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi Municipal Court

Attack follows bail hearing in blasphemy-related case; lawyers cite Butt’s remarks online Rajab Butt is escorted by his lawyers after the attack. Source: La PK Press Club Express KARACHI: YouTuber Rajab Butt was attacked by a group of lawyers at the Karachi Municipal Court on Monday after a hearing in a case against him for

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