Suspect played central role in acquiring modern drone technology and explosive material for terrorists KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), in a joint operation with a federal civil intelligence agency, arrested a suspect in Karachi for allegedly purchasing and supplying drone technology and electronic equipment to the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for use in […]
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Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/File ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that provincial contributions to federal spending had been partially reflected in next year’s defense budget, adding that discussions were underway on a three-year contribution framework. Addressing his post-Budget press conference, the Finance Minister explained the use of over Rs 1,000
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ISLAMABAD: Judges of superior courts were conditionally permitted to attend social, political and diplomatic functions with the permission of the chief justice concerned. The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), in its June 11 meeting, approved the amendments to the Code of Conduct for Judges. Last October, the SJC approved by majority a new Code of Conduct
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Experts believe oil leaked from a ship or tanker traveling along international shipping routes. QUETTA: A large-scale oil contamination incident has affected a large part of the western Gwadar coast, raising serious concerns about environmental degradation and its potential impact on marine life and coastal communities. The pollution spread along about 20 kilometers of shoreline,
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RAWALPINDI: The flood season for the 18-kilometre-long Nullah Leh and 15 seasonal streams, which wreak havoc on the city every monsoon, will begin on Monday, June 15 and continue until August 15. Despite the start of the flood season, desilting and removal of waste and construction materials from Nullah Leh and 15 seasonal waterways have
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The bar provides legal aid to individuals involved in violence if they go before the police The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday warned those involved in disturbances of peace, violence, damage to government property and loss of lives to immediately surrender and present themselves before the law,
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Punjab on alert as PDMA warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail amid widespread rain Residents cross a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising waters in the village of Qadirabad, near the Chenab River, in Punjab province, Pakistan, August 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday
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Said technical discussions should take place next week; Khawaja Asif says deal will be presented as ‘Islamabad Pact’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East,
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Opposition leader condemns treatment of protesters, accuses government of turning provinces into colonies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the budget debate in the National Assembly, June 13, 2026. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday used the floor of the National Assembly to respond to a wide-ranging speech by Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, defending the
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Budget delivers on commitment to move from economic stability to economic growth, says Aurangzeb The Minister of Finance holds a post-budget press conference. Screenshot Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, accompanied by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Tax Policy Bureau
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