ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong formal protest and formal complaint with BBC Urdu over the publication of “fake news regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir”, accusing the channel of relying on unverified allegations while ignoring official facts and official statements. In an article on X, the ministry said the report […]
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Urges recognition of psychological torture, stronger safeguards and independent investigations The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen the country’s anti-torture legal framework, warning that gaps in existing laws continue to undermine accountability for perpetrators of torture and ill-treatment in detention centers. In an open letter released
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A displaced Palestinian boy looks through a tear in a tent wall, in Gaza City, May 6, 2026. Photo: file/Reuters President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called on influential countries and the international community to impose a “significant cost” on Israel for crimes against Palestinian children and prevent a repeat of crimes revealed in a
The two sides agreed to discuss measures relating to customs clearance of trucks and containers moving between the two countries. Communications Minister Aleem Khan holds meeting with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh. SCREENSHOT Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity and reactivate the Pakistan-Iran Joint Transport Committee
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Said that Karbala teaches sacrifice for truth and justice; urges nation to reject hatred and incitement Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Youm-e-Ashura was a profound reminder of faith, patience, perseverance, sacrifice and commitment to truth, urging the nation to promote interfaith harmony and fight against hatred and
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According to him, the country, once described only in terms of terrorism, is now recognized as a “middle power”. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar speaking to the media after the 983rd annual Ghusl Mubarak ceremony at Data Darbar. SCREENSHOT Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that Pakistan has become a recognized
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Pakistan warns that selective implementation undermines UN Security Council, prolongs unresolved disputes and worsens human suffering Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN. Photo:X Pakistan and China have called for stronger mechanisms to ensure implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, arguing that selective or prolonged non-implementation undermines the Council’s credibility, weakens
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The torched stalls of Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar present a grim picture of fire safety arrangements. PHOTO: Raja Zafar/EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of stalls and their wares were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad. Firefighters arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control, while traders
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ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq exchanged sharp remarks during the Budget session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, while JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman called for restraint amid growing tensions in the House. Speaking in the House, Achakzai, who also heads the opposition party alliance TTAP, criticized
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Aleema Khan seeks 21 people, including 2 federal ministers and a provincial minister, as witnesses in court RAWALPINDI: An ATC in Rawalpindi on Wednesday rejected a petition filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan seeking summoning 21 people, including two federal ministers and a provincial minister, as witnesses in court in an
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