NAWABSHAH: A violent domestic dispute in the Liaquat Market area turned tragic when a son allegedly threw acid on his father and brothers, leaving them with severe burn injuries. According to police and rescue officials, the accused poured a bottle full of acid on his family members following an argument. The father and his […]
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TEHRAN: Iran has reaffirmed its trust in neighboring Pakistan while firmly ruling out direct negotiations with the United States, citing what it described as a history of betrayal in American diplomacy, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. In a series of remarks, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqai outlined Tehran’s stance
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Lahore: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that schools across the province will reopen from April 1. He clarified that no decision had been made earlier regarding extending school holidays. In a statement issued from the provincial capital, the minister also urged the public to remain cautious of fake news and rumors circulating
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WASHINGTON/ KABUL: An American think tank has stated that the Afghan Taliban regime’s support for terrorism and its extremist policies pose a serious challenge to the world. According to the think tank, the Taliban’s oppressive laws are a grave threat to the basic rights and future of Afghan citizens, and endanger the legal status of
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LAHORE: The government has increased the housing loan limit for low-cost houses from Rs 3.5 million to Rs 10 million (1 crore). Under the new affordable housing scheme, the markup rate has been fixed at just 5% for all categories. This reduced rate will also apply to those who had previously borrowed at 8%. The
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LAHORE: The Punjab Police had demanded Rs 3.3 billion for the security of PSL 11 and other events in 2026. However, the government has released only Rs 1.2 billion and instructed the police to manage within this amount. According to police officials, a total of over Rs 3.3 billion was requested for security arrangements during
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Karachi: Gold prices rose again in both international and local markets on Wednesday, with silver also becoming more expensive. In the international bullion market, gold surged by $152 per ounce, reaching a new high of $4,565 per ounce. Due to the global increase, the local sarafa market in Pakistan saw a sharp rise for the
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet President Asif Ali Zardari this evening. The meeting is expected to discuss the possible imposition of a nationwide smart lockdown. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister, and Petroleum Minister are also likely to attend the meeting. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also participate. According to sources,
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting on national security and regional tensions at the Prime Minister’s House, officials said. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the prime minister during the session. Murad Ali Shah and Sarfaraz Bugti also attended, along with federal ministers. Participants reviewed the situation in the Middle East and discussed measures
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government said it has secured petroleum imports for March and April, ensuring stable fuel supplies across the country. Officials confirmed that petrol and diesel stocks are satisfactory and the oil supply chain is fully operational. A cabinet committee meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reviewed the energy supply situation amid ongoing Middle
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