LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Saturday sentenced several senior leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to 10 years in prison in a case linked to the May 9, 2023 riots. Judge Manzar Ali Gill of the Anti-Terrorism Court announced the verdict at a special court set up inside […]
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BANNU: Two explosions killed at least seven people and wounded three others in Pakistan’s northwestern Bannu district on Saturday, police said. District Police Officer Yasir Afridi said the blasts occurred in the Merka Bera area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The first explosion struck a passenger van travelling from Hathi Khel village to Bannu city. A
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NEW DELHI: India has provided medical treatment to at least one wounded Taliban fighter injured during recent border clashes with Pakistan, underscoring New Delhi’s continued engagement with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan despite international concerns over the group’s status and the sanctions faced by some of its members. According to Afghanistan International, one wounded Taliban member, accompanied by
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has once again openly praised Pakistan’s leadership, commending the “very good harmony” between Prime Minister Shehbaz Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, while acknowledging Islamabad’s crucial role in recent negotiations. Speaking to reporters, President Trump highlighted his growing familiarity with Pakistani officials, stating that he had come to know people
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ISLAMABAD: A formal sedition case has been registered against Khawaja Mehran, a key leader spearheading the disruptive activities of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, following his hateful speeches against the Pakistan Armed Forces and a propaganda campaign allegedly orchestrated by foreign handlers. The legal action stems from a public address delivered by Khawaja Mehran
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ISLAMABAD: In a major relief package for the inflation-weary public, the federal government has announced a massive, unprecedented reduction in the prices of petroleum products across the country. According to official sources, the price of petrol has been slashed by Rs. 74 per liter, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs. 67 per
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan will announce a significant reduction in petroleum prices as global oil rates decline following a ceasefire. He said oil prices had fallen sharply after tensions eased. He noted that prices had surged during the conflict, pushing inflation higher and increasing pressure on the public. Shehbaz
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KARACHI: Pakistan stocks extended gains on Friday as buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, pushing the benchmark index above the 182,000 level in early trade. The KSE-100 Index opened at 181,973.00 points and rose by 574.79 points, or 0.32 percent. It crossed the psychological mark of 182,000 within minutes of trading. Buying activity
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan played a key role in facilitating the recent agreement between the United States and Iran. He said the development had enhanced Pakistan’s standing on the global stage. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister said Pakistan enjoys unprecedented respect and recognition around the world. He described the
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LAHORE: Strong winds and heavy rain swept across Lahore, Faisalabad, and other parts of Punjab, causing deaths, injuries, power outages, and widespread disruption, officials said. Thunderstorms and torrential rain battered several cities on Thursday. The severe weather disrupted daily life and damaged infrastructure across the province. In Faisalabad, a house roof collapsed during a thunderstorm,
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