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Pakistan faces serious threat of alarming rise in diabetes cases, experts say

Pakistan is considered one of the global epicenters of diabetes, as the disease continues to grow alarmingly across the country. The country ranks third in the world for the highest number of diabetic patients. It is urgent for the population to change their way of life in order to cope with this growing health crisis, […]

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Faisal Vawda ‘predicted’ Faiz Hameed verdict ‘a long time ago’

Senator Faisal Vawda. SCREENSHOT Senator Faisal Vawda on Thursday said the unprecedented conviction of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed was “just the beginning”, saying the ex-spymaster was now providing evidence in his trial against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and others in connection with the May 9 events. In an article on “14

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“No one is above the law”, journalists and politicians welcome the conviction of Faiz Hameed

Information Minister Says Verdict Shows Army’s Self-Responsibility System Remains Extremely Strong Former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. PHOTO: FILE Top political leaders and journalists on Thursday hailed the military court’s verdict against former ISI Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed as a “historic” development, terming it a clear affirmation that illegal activities would no

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Government asks social media platforms to open offices in Pakistan or take action

Talal Chaudhry says Telegram’s reaction to Pakistan’s complaint is good, but X gave the weakest response The federal government has once again asked major social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and X to establish local offices and ensure full compliance with Pakistani laws or face prosecution. The warning was issued during a briefing at

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PM Shehbaz urges FBR to expand net income, increase tax-to-GDP ratio to 11%

Calls to ensure effective tax enforcement across all government sectors and ensure timely release of tax refunds Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a weekly review meeting on FBR-related issues at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

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Pakistan launches “strong demarche” to Norwegian ambassador regarding its presence in South Carolina during the Imaan Mazari affair

FO says this action constitutes a serious violation of diplomatic responsibility and interference in judicial matters The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a strong representation to the Norwegian Ambassador following his participation in the hearing of the Imaan Mazari case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on November 11. This decision, according to Pakistan,

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Prime Minister Chehbaz leaves for two-day official visit to Turkmenistan

Bilateral meetings with President Berdimuhamedov and other world leaders are planned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Thursday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz will participate in a forum commemorating the International Year of Peace and Trust

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North Waziristan school destroyed in blast, over 600 students affected

Emergency measures are underway and authorities have launched a search operation in Mir Ali NORTH WAZIRISTAN/WAZIRISTAN: In Mir Ali area of ​​North Waziristan, a government primary school was destroyed in an overnight blast, affecting more than 600 students and disrupting education in the area. In Mir Ali tehsil of North Waziristan, unknown armed assailants blew

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Sindh announces winter holidays for schools from December 22 to 31

The Sindh Education Department steering committee on Thursday announced that all public and private educational institutions in the province will remain closed from December 22 to 31 for this year’s winter vacation. The spokesperson added that schools will reopen normally on January 1, 2026, while supplementary examinations organized by school boards will continue according to

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Islamabad High Court issues notices in petition against ‘unexplained’ blacklist

The Court orders the authorities to “rule on the citizen’s request within 10 days and submit a compliance report” The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to the federal government and other relevant authorities regarding a petition filed by Aziz Butt, a Pakistani citizen residing in Cambodia, seeking removal of his name from the blacklist.

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