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Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM

It states that the founder of Pakistan clearly guaranteed full religious freedom and equal rights to all citizens ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the constitutional rights of minorities, saying Pakistan belongs equally to all its citizens, irrespective of their religion. The Prime Minister was speaking at […]

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HVT carrying Rs4m bounty among 10 terrorists killed in PCIs

Eight terrorists killed in Kalat, 2 in DI Khan, weapons recovered from dead terrorists, President, Prime Minister hail security RAWALPINDI: Ten terrorists – including a high-value target (HVT) – were killed in separate Intelligence-Based Operations (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kalat and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan districts, army media said on Thursday. Two khawarij were killed in

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The ball in the government’s court after the acquiescence of the TTAP

ISLAMABAD: With Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Aeen Pakistan (TTAP) having accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer of political dialogue, the ball is now in the federal government’s court to decide when and how to formally open negotiations with the opposition alliance. However, the road to dialogue remains far from easy, as deep-rooted divisions within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

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KP hospitals overwhelmed by seasonal flu wave

Health Ministry sends suspected H3N2 ‘super flu’ samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding Lady Reading Hospital. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa health department has sent five samples of the influenza virus from Peshawar and other districts to the National Institute of Health in Islamabad for analysis, following concerns over the spread of

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PTI seeks extension of nomination deadline for Islamabad LG polls

The request follows Islamabad’s declaration of a public holiday on December 26 ahead of the UAE president’s visit A security guard outside the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. Photo: AFP Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Islamabad has officially contacted the Chief Election Commissioner seeking a three-day extension in the deadline for submitting nomination

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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for negotiations, protests, says KP CM

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi addresses a public jirga in Tehsil Bara. SCREENSHOT Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had delegated all authority regarding negotiations with the government or launching a political movement to Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Senator Allama Nasir Abbas. Speaking to the media during his visit

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Pakistan, ADB sign $730 million deals for power transmission, state-owned enterprise reforms

The agreements cover a second $330 million power transmission project and a $400 million state-owned enterprise transformation acceleration program. Economic Affairs Division Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Asian Development Bank Country Director Emma Fan present signed documents following an agreement ceremony between Pakistan and the ADB on December 25. Photo: PID The government and the

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What happens if your SIM is not registered in your name? PTA clarifies

The authority has warned that using SIM cards registered by others violates regulations and could lead to prosecution. People work near the headquarters of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in Islamabad, August 16, 2024. Photo: AFP Pakistan’s telecoms regulator has reiterated that all mobile SIM cards must be registered in the name of the person

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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan under tight security

Special prayer services were held in churches across Pakistan on Thursday as Christians celebrated Christmas under strict security measures. Authorities said comprehensive measures had been put in place to ensure peaceful celebrations in major cities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the government of Pakistan also shared Christmas messages on social media platform X, conveying wishes

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