KARACHI: The Ministry of Commerce has amended the Import Policy Order 2022, imposing a ban on the import of used cars under the personal baggage scheme. The amendment was notified through Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 61(I)/2006, which restricts the import of second-hand vehicles exclusively to the “gift” and “transfer of residence” schemes. The personal baggage […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s forex Reserves reserves have increased by $56 million, reaching a total of $21.25 billion, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This uptick is viewed by economists as a positive signal for the nation’s strained economy. The growth was recorded across both central and commercial bank holdings. The
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KABUL: A leaked audio recording reveals Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada warning that internal divisions threaten to collapse the Islamic Emirate. The January 2025 speech, obtained by the BBC, shows Akhundzada identifying discord, not external pressure, as the regime’s existential threat. This warning materialized months later in an unprecedented act of defiance. In October 2025,
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QUETTA: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a significant weather alert for Balochistan, forecasting a new series of widespread rains, thunderstorms, and heavy snowfall that is expected to disrupt daily life and travel across the province. According to the alert, a strong westerly wind system is entering the region, which will trigger moderate to heavy snowfall
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QUETTA: In a decisive move to uphold a High Court order and bolster public security, the Quetta Traffic Police launched a targeted campaign against vehicles with illegally tinted windows, issuing fines to 82 motorists on the first day. The action directly enforces the existing ban on the use of black-tinted films and dark sun shades on
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NEW YORK: Addressing a United Nations Security Council UNCS meeting on the recent Iran-US tensions, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, articulated a clear position centered on regional stability and peaceful resolution. Ambassador Iftikhar underscored the deep bilateral ties between the two nations, describing Iran as a “neighboring and brotherly Muslim country” of Pakistan.
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WASHINGTON: A concerted diplomatic push by four Arab states is credited with helping to de-escalate a dangerous spike in tensions between the United States and Iran over the past 72 hours, according to a Gulf official speaking to CNN. The official revealed that Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt engaged in intensive shuttle diplomacy, delivering blunt
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is poised to formally appoint Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chief of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), as the Leader of the Opposition, with the notification expected to be issued later today, Friday. The process moved to its final stage after the Speaker’s Office completed the scrutiny of nomination papers. The National Assembly
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BANNU: A crude, homemade rocket fashioned from a gas cylinder was launched by militants in Bannu earlier today, marking the latest deployment of an indiscriminate weapon system that has increasingly targeted civilian areas. Officials confirmed the attack caused no casualties or significant damage, calling it a “failed attempt.” However, the event underscores a dangerous and
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QUETTA: According to security sources, Pakistani security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist attack in Kharaan district of Balochistan through a timely and effective operation. Sources report that at the very start of the operation, four terrorists were eliminated on the spot. Following the initial exchange of fire, several terrorists attempted to flee the area.
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