ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products following the issuance of a notification by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4.08 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs2.45 per litre. The revised prices […]
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NEW DELHI: The Indian Parliament has passed an amendment bill granting the national song Vande Mataram the same legal protection currently afforded to the national anthem Jana Gana Mana, the national flag, and the Constitution. The legislation, introduced by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, was approved by a majority in both
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered the immediate closure of all mines using explosive materials, directing authorities across the province to take swift action as part of enhanced security and regulatory measures. In this regard, as per the Provincial Home Department, all district administrations have been instructed to implement the orders without delay and
KABUL: The former Afghan parliamentarian Bakhtash Siawash has predicted that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan will eventually come to an end. In this regard, Siawash said that the Taliban’s actions do not represent the true teachings of Islam. He alleged that the group’s policies have damaged the image of the religion and projected a distorted
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has rejected the allegations levelled by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, describing them as baseless and stating that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s victory in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) local government elections indicates the confidence of the people in
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AWARAN: The kidnapping attempt in Balochistan’s Awaran district was foiled after local residents resisted Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) terrorists, resulting in the death of an local commander of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF). The incident occurred on the night of August 2 when armed men, identified by security sources as members of the Fateh-ul-Haq
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SWAT: The death toll from the devastating suicide bombing near Kabal Police Station in Swat has risen to 19 after four more injured victims succumbed to their wounds during treatment. The attack, which took place on Sunday, initially claimed the lives of 15 people, including police personnel, while leaving at least 18 others injured. The
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the party’s successful candidates after unofficial results from the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections indicated a decisive victory for the ruling party. In this regard, the PML-N secured 14 out of the 18 seats contested
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ISLAMABAD: Iran on Monday reaffirmed that Pakistan remains the principal intermediary in its indirect contacts with the United States, rejecting reports that China has assumed a formal mediation role as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a broader regional conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei made the remarks amid intensified regional diplomacy following U.S. President
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ISLAMABAD: Gold price in Pakistan soared on Monday, mirroring gains in the international bullion market, according to the latest rates released by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs1,700 per tola to Rs428,436, recovering part of the losses recorded in the previous trading session. On
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