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Pakistan considers options as US halts resettlement of Afghans

. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces a new political dilemma over the fate of thousands of Afghans who have been allowed to temporarily stay in the country under a U.S.-sponsored relocation program. The uncertainty follows President Donald Trump’s decision to indefinitely suspend the initiative after the recent attack in Washington, throwing into limbo the future of Afghans

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US authorizes sale of F-16 to Pakistan for $686 million

Package includes Link-16 systems, cryptographic equipment, avionics updates and logistics support The United States has authorized the sale of advanced technology and support to Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, worth $686 million, according to a letter from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8. The package includes Link-16 systems, cryptographic equipment,

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Bilawal opposes party ban, but calls for responsible politics

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a press conference in Karachi on November 7, 2025. LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari once again opposed the idea of ​​banning any political party but said political parties should also adopt responsible political attitude. Speaking to the media after visiting the house of late senior party

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TTAP calls for strategic caucus as government ramps up pressure

Demands access to PTI founder; condemns police action against party leaders, workers and Imran’s family members ISLAMABAD: An alliance of opposition parties, the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ain-e-Pakistan (TTAP), will hold a consultative conference in Islamabad on December 20-21 to discuss the political climate, constitutional issues and restrictions on visitors to meet imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.

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Government closes door to PTI negotiations

Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Information and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiyar Wali Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. ISLAMABAD: The government continued to lay the groundwork for decisive action against the embattled PTI on Wednesday, as political tensions escalated after a military spokesperson’s critical remarks about Imran Khan, whom the government

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PPP lawmaker “spent double the funds allocated for LA-40”

. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA) Amir Abdul Ghaffar Lone. MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA) Amir Abdul Ghaffar Lone has claimed to have spent almost hundred percent more than the development funds allocated to him from his pocket

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NA session adjourned due to lack of quorum

PTI holds protest against abuse of Imran’s sisters at Adiala jail ISLAMABAD: Wednesday’s National Assembly session was marked by protests, quorum problems and heated exchanges between Treasury and opposition members, ultimately forcing the presidency to adjourn proceedings sine die. During the question hour, PPP MP Agha Rafiullah criticized the government, saying that despite members’ efforts

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