ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Monday called for the formation of a national government and broad constitutional reforms, arguing that political stability, electoral transparency and grassroots decentralization were key to leading the country out of the current crisis. Addressing a joint press conference at the National Press Club, former federal minister […]
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi interacts with Prince Rahim Aga Khan upon his arrival in Lower Chitral. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan has expressed keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in various sectors of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration for the sustainable development of the province. The 50th Imam
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RAWALPINDI: Cricket matches between Pakistan and Australia at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have become a major inconvenience for residents as extensive security measures have resulted in the tight closure of key public spaces, roads and commercial areas, sparking strong public backlash. Allama Iqbal Park, the city’s largest historic recreational site, was completely closed for the
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have expressed divergent views on the government’s marriage policy. The SC held that the policy creates a legitimate expectation for married civil servants that they will be accommodated, rather than being subjected to arbitrary deviation from policy without any rhyme or reason. The
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The federal government secured $11 billion in foreign loans between July 2025 and April 2026, up from nearly $6 billion last year. A photo showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured nearly $11 billion in external loans during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, an increase of 83 percent compared
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KARACHI: Authorities have started strict screening and surveillance of international passengers at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, amid concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola virus. The move comes ahead of the return of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, which is expected to begin from the third day of Eidul Azha. Health authorities said passengers
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restrained the authorities concerned from evicting the owners of the sublet flats at One Constitution Avenue until further orders. A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the intra-judicial appeals filed by former Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan, former ICC Chairman
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PM Shehbaz holds talks with Chinese leaders, Xi says Pakistan priority in neighborhood diplomacy Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Civil Defense Force Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar pose for a group photo in Beijing. PHOTO: APPLICATION ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described ties with Pakistan as
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CCTV shows biker opening fire on couple after court appearance in kidnapping case filed by woman’s family A newly married young couple was shot dead in a targeted attack near the Saudabad RCD ground at Malir in Karachi on Monday when armed assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on their moving car, killing both of
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Prince Rahim shows keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in various sectors Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi warmly welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, at Chitral Airport. PHOTO: PTI, KP official X account PESHAWAR: Prince Rahim Aga Khan
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