Two dangerous criminals involved in a series of armed robberies targeting women were killed in a police encounter with the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Lahore late last night. A CCD spokesperson said on Tuesday, the suspects, identified as Firasat Ali and his accomplice John, had a long criminal history and were wanted in […]
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Two notorious robbers killed in police encounter
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12 US university delegates visit Roots Ivy
ISLAMABAD: CEO Roots IVY School, College and University Dr Khadija Mushtaq along with the Roots IVY counsellors welcomed 12 US university representatives that were visiting Pakistan as part of the USEFP and Education US’s South Asia Tour “College Education Fair” on Tuesday. September 19 marked the day when representatives of University of Evansville, DePauw University, […]
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Pakistan Army promotes 32 brigadiers to major general
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Tuesday that 32 brigadiers have been promoted to
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Govt hints at committee on missing persons
Caretaker Human Rights Minister Khalil George has said that a committee on the issue of missing persons is in the works, adding that the government was “thoroughly” looking into the matter. The human rights minister made the remarks in an interview with a private news channel. The remarks come days after the Islamabad High Court […]
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Establishment Division abolishes 61 posts in efficiency drive, Senate body told
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat informed on Friday that, over the past four years, the establishment division has promoted 1,875 officers out of 4,943 and eliminated 61 posts as part of a right-sizing initiative designed to enhance efficiency. The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Senator Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, reviewed […]
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Education, innovative leadership – OxfordAQA defines the way forward
OxfordAQA, in partnership with Oxford University Press Pakistan held the final of the series of national-level conferences of educationalists, policymakers, and academic experts in Karachi. The event showcased intense discussions on the transformative power of educational management, innovative teaching, and digital advancement. The welcome address by Arshad Saeed Husain, Managing Director, Oxford University Press, Pakistan, […]
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FBR halts purchase of 1010 vehicles for officers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has halted the purchase of over 1000 new vehicles for its officers, following the directives of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. Chairman FBR Rashid Langrial in a statement said that the purchase of vehicles will remain frozen until the finance committee is satisfied. The committee has summoned the […]
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Pakistan, Belgium reaffirm resolve to cement ties
Ambassador of Pakistan to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Rahim Hayat Qureshi, on Wednesday met with Director for Asia & Oceania, Ambassador William Asselborn, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Belgium relations and avenues to further deepen bilateral cooperation. They also discussed […]
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Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament, patrol streets after deadly protests
Soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament and patrolled deserted streets on Wednesday amid a curfew in the capital Kathmandu, after two days of deadly anti-corruption protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The upheaval in the Himalayan nation was unleashed by a social media ban that was announced last week, but was rolled back after […]
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More PTI lawmakers quit standing committees
Five more MNAs of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) on Thursday resigned from standing committees following instructions from PTI founder Imran Khan. According to sources, these five MNAs submitted their resignations to the office of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, bringing the total number of MNAs who have resigned from standing committees to 52. However, […]
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President, PM pay heartfelt tribute to Syed Ali Gilani
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid heartfelt tribute to All Parties Hurriyat Conference founding leader Syed Ali Gilani on his fourth martyrdom anniversary for his unparalleled struggle for the rights of oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, the President said Syed Ali Gilani dedicated […]
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Karachi Arts Council to hold World Culture Festival next month
Arts Council of Pakistan (APC) Karachi announces World Culture Festival 2025 to commence from Oct 30. President ACP Ahmed Shah while addressing a press conference on Tuesday said the festival will continue for 39 days and conclude on December 7. Internationally acclaimed singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Secretary Arts Council Ejaz Farooqi and artist promoter, […]
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PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Lahore amid rising Ravi river floods
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Lahore to assess the damage caused by severe flooding in Punjab, as water levels at Shahdara reached a massive flow of 180,000 cusecs.On arrival, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz received the Prime Minister. Together, they planned to inspect flood-affected areas in Shahdara and Narowal to evaluate damage and coordinate relief efforts.
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13 dead, 60 injured in Punjab’s severe rain, storms: Rescue 1122
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5G rollout in Pakistan remains a pie in the sky
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Pakistan dispatches another consignment of 100 tons to Gaza
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Pakistan slams India for blocking bilateral cricket matches
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Quetta mobile internet restored after 16 days
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Rise of female flour power: Online home baking empowers women
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Power minister, secretary to be honoured over ‘record reforms’
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Karachi Independence day firing kills 3, injures 100+