LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has issued new directives revising the authority to approve leave for doctors and medical staff across the province’s teaching hospitals. The department has withdrawn the powers previously granted to hospital administrations to approve leave for senior doctors. In this regard, the teaching hospitals will now be authorized to approve leave […]
COLOMBO: Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in a crucial Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, with both sides seeking momentum in the second stage of the tournament. Pakistan will play at the R. Premadasa Stadium, the same venue that hosted its group match against India on Feb.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s authority to impose tax on construction services. The court dismissed all appeals challenging the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales Tax on Services Act 2022. Justice Aamer Farooq issued the written judgment. He ruled that following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction in constitutional interpretation
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LONDON: Several Pakistani cricketers face uncertainty over participation in the upcoming season of The Hundred, England’s premier T20 competition. Media reports say franchises linked to the Indian Premier League are reluctant to sign Pakistani players. The Hundred, organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board, will run from July 21 to August 16. Officials expect
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ISLAMABAD: New evidence confirms that Afghan territory continues to be used as a base for terrorist operations targeting Pakistan. On February 16, 2026, a suicide attacker struck a post in Bajaur. Authorities identified him as a foreign national, Ahmad, also known as Qari Abdullah Abu Zar, a resident of Balkh province, Afghanistan. Ahmad previously served
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PESHAWAR: The ISPR, the Pakistan Army media affairs wing, Winter Internship Programme 2026 is successfully underway in Peshawar, engaging students in security and strategic learning. The Corps Commander Peshawar held a special session with the interns. He discussed security challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the broader region. Students praised the Pakistan Army’s sacrifices, professionalism, and courage
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Benjamin Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), to discuss strategic initiatives, priorities, and upcoming projects in Pakistan. The meeting took place in Washington, with DFC’s Head of Investments, Conor Coleman, and senior agency officials in attendance. Prime Minister Sharif praised DFC’s pivotal role in
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QUETTA: Soldiers of the Pakistan Army and the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan paid tribute to fallen comrades in Balochistan, honouring their courage, resolve and sacrifice in the line of duty. Officers and troops of the Pakistan Army and FC Balochistan visited the graves of martyrs alongside their families. They laid floral wreaths and offered prayers
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KARACHI: State-owned Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has injected an additional Rs14 billion ($50.2 million) in equity into the multi-billion-dollar Reko Diq copper-gold mining project, according to its latest half-yearly financial report, as the Canadian operator undertakes a comprehensive review following recent deadly attacks in Balochistan. Canada-based Barrick Mining Corporation holds a 50 percent stake in
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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced on Thursday that his government is taking decisive steps to maintain stability in the prices of essential food items throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He issued a stern warning against overcharging and hoarding, stating that such practices would “not be tolerated under any circumstances.” In an
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