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HRCP warns of worsening security situation in KP

Report notes merged districts remain epicenter of violence and civilians continue to bear the brunt of insecurity At least 22 militants were killed, while 6 soldiers embraced martyrdom on operations in various parts of KP. archive photo LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security and human […]

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Opposition calls 27th bill “new 9/11”

ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday denounced the 27th Amendment as an “attack on the Constitution” and “9/11 Pakistan”, as the opposition alliance announced the launch of a nationwide protest campaign to resist the “direct attack on the foundations of the state”. Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad, alliance leaders, including National

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“Those who harbor TTP and BLA are not friends of Pakistan”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday warned that it would treat the Afghan Taliban regime as an enemy if it continued to provide shelter and support to terrorist groups such as the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). “TTP/FaK [Fitna al-Khawarij] and BLA/FaH [Fitna al-Hindustan] are avowed

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PIA rejects allegations of mismanagement, defends aviation standards

Statement released by so-called Engineering Society contained misleading facts, spokesperson says Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has strongly rejected allegations of mismanagement made by the “so-called engineering company”, terming the statements as an attempt to undermine the domestic aviation sector for personal gain, while reiterating its full compliance with international aviation standards. In a detailed response

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PAC panel advocates for affordable medicines

Former General Secretary of Pakistan Medical Association Dr Qaisar Sajjad urged DRAP to regulate drug prices in consultation with the pharmaceutical industry, pointing out that prices of essential medicines are increasing every 15-20 days. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services has urged the government to balance investor confidence and corporate

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An amendment to sow chaos, warns PTI

Pervaiz Rashid. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Sunday witnessed heated debates over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, with the Treasury benches hailing it as a historic step towards strengthening the constitutional framework, improving judicial transparency and ensuring inclusive representation. However, opposition members rejected the proposed amendment, arguing that it would undermine the foundations

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Constitution under attack, says Afridi

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. SCREENSHOT PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has described the proposed 27th constitutional amendment as an attempt to trample the Constitution. According to the KP CM, a government allegedly formed on the basis of rigged elections cannot be allowed to tamper with a unanimous national document. “The current government

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“Education is the key to the nation’s bright future”

. Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar. PHOTO: APPLICATION LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said progress in the field of education provides the foundation for a bright and prosperous future for the country and society. Addressing a video link event on Sunday, the minister said the world recognized the skills and potential of Pakistani

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Challenge to India’s naval dominance as Pakistan seeks Hangor-class submarines

Analysts say the Hangor-class submarines could challenge India’s naval dominance, particularly in the northern Arabian Sea. Pakistan’s top naval official has confirmed that the first batch of China-built Hangor-class submarines will soon enter service, a move that analysts say could test India’s dominance in the Indian Ocean and marks a major technical milestone for Beijing.

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