D.I KHAN: A youth in Dera Ismail Khan was arrested by City Police for engaging in indecent behavior while disguised in a white burqa to impersonate a woman during Independence Day celebrations. According to police, the suspect was violating local traditions associated with the white burqa by committing vulgar acts on the night of August […]
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DARWIN: Steve Smith equaled the world record for the most catches in Test cricket, reaching a total of 218 catches by taking three catches on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Smith achieved this milestone in his 124th Test match, whereas England’s Joe Root took 166 Test matches to claim
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TURBAT: A motorcycle-borne IED exploded near a security forces vehicle on the main road in the bazaar of Turbat, injuring three bystanders and severely damaging five shops, after which police and security forces immediately cordoned off the area to begin an investigation. Meanwhile, near Dera Allah Yar, a man named Wazir Rind was shot dead
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) announced the postponement of the nationwide strike after receiving assurances regarding an increase in their profit margin. According to Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh, the Petroleum Minister assured a profit margin increase of PKR 1.34 per liter with the Prime Minister’s special approval, which will raise the dealer’s per-liter
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ISLAMABAD: During the fiscal year 2025–26, petroleum levy collections reached an all-time high of Rs. 1,567.45 billion, surpassing both the government target and IMF projections. Collections exceeded the government target by approximately Rs. 100 billion (against a target of Rs. 1,468 billion) and topped the IMF projection of Rs. 1,546 billion by Rs. 21 billion.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key regional issues, the Foreign Office said. The two officials reviewed recent regional developments and discussed the security situation in the region. Dar stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting
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QUETTA: Two civilians were killed and four others were wounded in separate militant attacks in Balochistan, according to security officials. In Ziarat, near Kuch Mor, militants attempted to set up a roadblock and stopped four local civilians, officials said. The civilians resisted the attempt. The militants then opened fire, killing Muhammad Younis and Ehsanullah, both residents
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QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove survived an assassination attempt on Friday when militants ambushed his convoy near Khad Kocha in Mastung district, injuring six security personnel, officials said. Langove was travelling from Kalat to Quetta when the attackers opened fire on his security convoy, according to officials. Security personnel returned fire and forced
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PESHAWAR: Two former members of a government-backed peace committee were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police said on Friday. The incident took place at a hotel in Jandola bazaar of Jandola Tehsil of Tank district According to police sources, the victims were members of a former peace committee supported
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LONDON: Gold prices fell on Friday as investors took profits following a recent rally, while a lack of fresh catalysts for further gains put pressure on the precious metal. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,326.75 an ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery declined about 1% to $4,382.50 an ounce. Gold had climbed to
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