RAWALPINDI: Based on credible intelligence leads with respect to presence of khwarij, from 17 May 2026 onwards, an Area Sanitization Operation is being conducted by Security Forces in general area Shewa in North Waziristan District. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, twenty-two khwarij, belonging […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the petroleum sector, specifically focusing on geosciences and mineral research. The agreement was reached during a meeting at the Geological Survey of Pakistan, where Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik welcomed the Japanese Ambassador, Akamatsu Shuichi. The two sides reviewed the ongoing
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QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of the Balochistan Provincial Apex Committee during his one-day visit to Quetta, before departing for Islamabad. The crucial session was attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir alongside top military leadership. The committee conducted a comprehensive review of the overall law and order situation in Balochistan.
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ISLAMABAD: The recent blockade of the main highway at Sangjani by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has heightened scrutiny over his administration’s performance, with public and political observers framing the move as an attempt to divert attention from deepening provincial crises. The strategy to block major transit routes and create public disruption for media
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MASTUNG: Students from the University of Balochistan’s Mastung Sub-Campus staged a major protest outside Degree College Mastung, blocking the main highway to all types of traffic. The demonstration was sparked by alleged delays in the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme and a prolonged internet blackout in the region. Chanting slogans against the government and relevant
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ISLAMABAD: The domestic and international prices of gold and silver remained stable. According to local bullion markets, the price of 24-karat gold held firm at Rs. 477,162 per tola, showing no change. Similarly, 24-karat silver prices remained steady at Rs. 8,099 per tola. In the international market, gold prices also held their ground, trading stably
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has officially announced the date for the mandatory Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for admissions to medical and dental colleges across the country. According to a PMDC statement, the MDCAT examinations will be held simultaneously nationwide on Aug. 16, 2026. The official notification said this year’s
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ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Tuesday sentenced the main accused in the murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf to death. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka announced the verdict and handed the death sentence to the convict, Umar Hayat. Earlier, the court had reserved the verdict after concluding hearings in the case and said it would announce the decision
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PESHAWAR: Wall chalking across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increasingly reflected public anger against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, referred as Fitna al-Khawarij, amid continued violence targeting civilians, religious scholars and security personnel. Photographs from Peshawar, Kohat, Charsadda, Bara in Khyber district and surrounding areas show anti-TTP slogans painted on walls. The messages label the
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, in Islamabad during the Regional Ambassadors Conference, the Foreign Office spokesperson said on Tuesday. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE across multiple sectors and strengthening bilateral relations. Dar stressed the
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