ISLAMABAD: In a historic development, the government has discontinued the provision of free electricity units (free units) to power sector employees and officials across the country. Federal Minister for Power Division, Awais Leghari, welcomed the Lahore High Court’s decision and stated that ending these free units was the longstanding demand of the public, which has […]
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KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested three members of a banned organization in a targeted operation in Karachi. According to CTD sources, the arrested individuals have been identified as Sameeullah, Imran, and their accomplice. The suspects were involved in financing terrorists and were linked to the banned outfit Fitna-e-Hindustan. They were reportedly planning
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ISLAMABAD: Security forces have arrested Amir Sohail, also known as Maulvi Haider, a senior figure linked to the militant network described by authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij, officials said on Friday. Officials said the suspect made key disclosures during interrogation. He told investigators he joined the group after being influenced by anti-state propaganda. He said he
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ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (Capital Development Authority) has carried out a large-scale anti-encroachment operation in Noorpur Shahan and recovered state land worth billions of rupees, officials said on Friday. Authorities said the operation ended decades of illegal occupation and commercial exploitation on state property. They said the recovered land formed part of a long-disputed
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JAKARTA: All eight people on board a helicopter died after it crashed in Indonesia’s western province of West Kalimantan, authorities said on Friday. Officials said the helicopter lost contact with air traffic control about five minutes after takeoff on Thursday morning. It departed from a palm oil plantation area in Melawi. Indonesia’s search and rescue
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, calling it an important step toward lasting peace in the region. He said Pakistan supports all efforts aimed at achieving stability in the Middle East. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s backing for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sharif praised diplomatic efforts led by
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KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish momentum on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by nearly 1,000 points in early trade. At around 9:50 a.m., the index stood at 170,880.78 points, showing a gain of 968.83 points, or 0.57 percent. Buying interest remained strong across key sectors, including oil and gas exploration, automobiles,
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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the immediate restoration of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ongoing disruptions are hurting global trade, energy supplies, and vulnerable populations worldwide. Speaking during a debate on veto powers at the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called for urgent steps to ensure safe and uninterrupted maritime traffic.
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced strong optimism about a potential peace agreement with Iran, saying Tehran has “agreed to almost everything” and indicating he could visit Islamabad if the deal is finalised there. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Nevada and Arizona, Trump struck a confident tone on ongoing diplomacy.
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LODHRAN: In a tragic incident, a man killed a bride on her wedding day and then committed suicide, police said. According to DSP Abid Hussain Bhalla, the victim, 20-year-old Sidra, had come to a beauty parlor to get ready for the wedding procession (baraat) when the accused attacked her. The accused has been
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