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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendly relations with Singapore, as the two countries mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.
RIYADH/TEHRAN/WASHINGTON - Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh by Yemen’s Houthi movement, the Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday, as authorities warned the capital was under a “hostile aerial threat” and AFP correspondents reported hearing at least eight explosions.
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday announced an additional Rs5 billion for stroke treatment and pledged to establish specialised stroke, cardiac, paediatric and cancer treatment facilities across the province to ensure access to advanced healthcare closer to patients’ homes.
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court has ruled that shelled almonds and cashews do not fall within the specific categories of smuggled goods listed under the Customs Act, observing that a violation of import restrictions alone does not automatically render goods legally smuggled.
ISLAMABAD - Over the last three to four years, Pakistani security forces have effectively contained the expansionist ambitions of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), preventing the terror group from establishing a permanent operational footprint inside the country.
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the establishment of the province’s first ‘Apna Kisan Bank’, subsidised agricultural loans worth Rs17 billion and an increase in financing under the Kisan Card scheme as part of a series of measures aimed at supporting farmers and modernising the.
TEHRAN - The United States is preparing for a possible new round of military strikes against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, with Washington reportedly telling several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a “short, intense military campaign”, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal and cited by.
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani tendered his resignation on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns, and what he described as growing executive interference in judicial affairs following the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments.
ISLAMABAD - The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Wednesday reiterated that the jurisdiction of review, by its very nature, is limited and exceptional as its object is to correct an error apparent on the face of the record.
ISLAMABAD - The federal government on Wednesday assured the National Assembly that governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) would be lifted after six months, while the emergency imposed in 12 districts of the province would remain in force until complete peace was restored.
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed relevant ministries to complete, by November, all necessary measures for projects being undertaken with Alibaba Group to advance artificial intelligence, digitalisation, exports and public service delivery.
JERUSALEM - Election day was near its money time as Israel’s television stations were set to air a set of exit polls right as voting ends at 10 pm on Tuesday, providing an estimate of the results.
RIYADH - The Saudi Council of Ministers on Tuesday reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to advancing regional de-escalation, underscoring its strong support for all initiatives aimed at easing tensions, particularly the mediation efforts spearheaded by Qatar and Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD - A delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami led by its Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has categorically rejected the baseless and unsubstantiated allegations by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding civilian casualties attributed to its counter-terrorism operations.
