COAS calls Egypt ‘brotherly country’, says cooperation will help bring peace and stability to region Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is on an official visit to Egypt aimed at strengthening military cooperation and defense collaboration between the two countries, the army’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations […]
Abducted men include five from Sindh as law enforcement launches search operation Unidentified gunmen kidnapped nine workers from a construction site in Mastung district of Balochistan on Thursday. According to official sources, the workers were abducted from Siyah Posh area of Tehsil Dasht, where they were working near a security checkpoint. The group includes five
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Supporters of the banned Islamist political party TLP chant slogans during a protest rally in Lahore, Pakistan October 22, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS With the federal cabinet’s approval of the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, the party is likely to become the 83rd political or religious organization, armed group or social body to be declared a proscribed
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How the TLP’s anti-Israel march turned into violent clashes between the religious party and the Punjab government Police officers patrol a street following a crackdown on TLP party activists during an anti-Israel demonstration in Muridke on October 13. Photo: AFP The Punjab government has sought the Centre’s approval to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after days
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The Interior Ministry informed the cabinet about the religious group’s activities, then was ordered to pursue legal steps The federal cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik in Pakistan under Article 17 of the Constitution, following a recommendation from the Punjab government. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced the processing of refunds of 67,377 Hajj pilgrims, totaling Rs3.45 billion to be credited directly to their bank accounts. Refunds will be completed by October 31, 2025, as part of the government’s efforts to ensure fairness and transparency in the Hajj process. According to the ministry,
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Initiative aims to protect endangered shark species and promote sustainable marine practices The federal government has announced plans to launch a comprehensive national action plan to conserve shark species in Pakistan’s coastal waters. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the plan was prepared in collaboration with Sindh and Balochistan provinces, alongside
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Garden police seized local and foreign currencies, as well as fake PIA and ANF membership letters, fake checks, counterfeit property documents and materials used to produce fake US dollars, including black paper and chemicals. According to details, police arrested a suspect identified as Behzad, who was allegedly involved in producing counterfeit currency. A district police
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Pakistan has resumed Afghan transit trade in stages after a 10-day suspension, following a “temporary ceasefire agreement” reached with the Afghan Taliban government in Doha. Mine clearance of 300 vehicles has begun. Around 300 vehicles were stuck at various times during the suspension. Commercial transit operations have been restored via the Chaman route. The Directorate
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Changes affect number of foreign universities recognized by PM&DC, decide who can receive provisional license The new rule change issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has created a storm of confusion among Pakistanis graduating from foreign medical universities. The changes affect the number of foreign universities recognized by the PMDC, deciding who
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