RAWALPINDI: Life in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad came to a virtual standstill on Tuesday as unprecedented security measures were put in place for the arrival of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and the central Muharram Mehdi procession in Rawalpindi. Authorities have implemented numerous security measures, including placing hundreds of shipping […]
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SC declares unauthorized retention of these items by husband and family illegal and recoverable ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that any property given to a woman at the time of marriage by her parents, relatives, husband or in-laws for her personal use and benefit belongs entirely to her and neither the husband nor his
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ISLAMABAD: Five months after Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader in the hope that he could guide the PTI from confrontation to dialogue, Tuesday’s events in the National Assembly suggested he was once again treading the familiar path of political deadlock. During his speech to the National Assembly, Achakzai called the government “illegal”, accused
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Falling fuel demand signals weaker economic activity and growing financial stress despite efficiency claims LAHORE: The government’s two-year energy-saving campaign, aimed at reducing import costs and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves, has led to a notable drop in oil consumption. However, while these measures have brought some financial benefits, economists say their broader impact
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed by a majority the expansionary federal budget of 18.8 trillion rupees, whose successful implementation – including meeting a fiscal target of 15.3 trillion rupees – is seen as key to financing defense spending and accelerating the construction of large dams. The lower house also approved the Finance Bill
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Iranian President holds talks with President, PM, COAS, Pezeshkian hails Pakistan’s sincere mediation Prime Minister Sharif holds an umbrella over visiting Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian as he and President Asif Ali Zardari extend a cordial welcome to him upon his arrival at Nur Khan Air Base. Photo: PPI ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on
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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday set July 1 as the deadline for authorities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Islamabad to submit long-pending maps, notifications and other data needed to take forward the local government (LG) elections. The commission summoned senior officials from both administrations to explain the prolonged delays. Chairing a high-level
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Analysts say diplomatic progress could attract investment but is unlikely to solve the structural problems plaguing the economy. U.S. Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as they meet for high-level talks at the Buergenstock Resort in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland,
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From upwelling to marine heatwaves, science and fishermen explain the annual phenomenon and why 2026 could be different Every year, around June, Karachi’s beaches become crowded – not only with people, but also with shells, hundreds of thousands of them, spread across the shore in dense, noisy shoals. This sight left the citizens intrigued, with
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According to him, until all the four provinces are equal partners in development, it cannot be termed as development of Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the National Assembly in Islamabad on Friday. Photo:X ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected opposition claims that his government lacked legitimacy, telling the National Assembly that if
