ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government has introduced measures in the federal budget aimed at providing relief to the public and strengthening the economy. The remarks came during a meeting in Islamabad with a delegation of leading industrialists and business leaders. Discussions focused on economic growth and consultations on the federal budget. The delegation included […]
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QUETTA: the Balochistan government on Wednesday suspended mobile internet services in the provincial capital Quetta for several hours due to security concerns. Aide to the Balochistan Home Department Babar Yousafzai said in a statement that measure was taken as a precautionary step to ensure public safety. “The protection of citizens’ lives and property remains the
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ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has launched a cyber security internship programme aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s cyber workforce and protecting its digital space. The six-week programme is open to students and recent graduates, who will receive hands-on training in key areas of cyber security. Applications can be submitted online until June 16.
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has declared strike calls issued by bar associations and bar councils as illegal, saying they violate citizens’ constitutional right to access justice. In a detailed judgment authored by Justice Aamer Farooq, the court said strikes that paralyze the judicial system not only harm litigants but also place additional pressure on
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a new notification on business and commercial operating hours as part of energy conservation and austerity measures across the country. According to the Cabinet Division, the decision was approved by the Prime Minister and takes into account the summer season, rising temperatures, and the need for efficient energy use.
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QUETTA: The debate over human rights conditions and missing persons in Balochistan has intensified once again following the release of a new report on missing persons. The report has triggered fresh political and public reactions and reignited competing narratives over the issue. Competing narratives have emerged from different stakeholders, further deepening the controversy. Some circles allege that
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TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have begun preparations for the funeral and burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies expected to draw millions of mourners from across Iran and neighboring countries. According to Iranian media reports, Deputy Mayor of Tehran for Social and Cultural Affairs Mohammad Amin Tavakoli-Zadeh said extensive arrangements were being made for
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DUBAI: The United States and Iran exchanged a fresh round of missile and drone strikes, escalating tensions and casting further doubt on Washington’s efforts to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran. According to the US military, American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. US forces also
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WASHINGTON: The average price of gasoline in the United States US jumped by 42.2 percent in May compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the US Department of Transportation. The sharp increase comes as crude oil prices in global markets rose one percent, reaching a one-week high. Market attention
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WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure from the media and reportedly from within his own administration over the prolonged conflict with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. Trump has repeatedly predicted that the current hostilities would be resolved quickly. At the outset of the conflict, he claimed the war would last
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