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Pakistan's Long-Awaited New Auto Policy Nears Approval

Pakistan’s Long-Awaited New Auto Policy Nears Approval

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited five-year auto policy is in its final stages of approval, but disagreements over proposed tariff cuts continue to delay its rollout, with manufacturers warning the changes could hurt local production unless broader reforms are introduced first. The Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2026–31 will replace the previous policy that expired […]

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Pakistan PM Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia After Overnight Attacks

PM Shahbaz Sharif Heads to Saudi Arabia for 2-Day Official Visit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia today on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to hold crucial talks with Saudi leadership on bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation.   During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold an important meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed

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Trump Puts Planned Strike on Iran on Hold Pending Deal

Iran Considers European Mine Clearance in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran is, for the first time, examining the possibility of allowing European countries to clear naval mines from the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to several diplomatic sources confirmed by the International News Agency. The development marks a significant shift in Tehran’s official position, which has consistently maintained that no foreign military or

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ECP moves to close a legal gap, a small amendment that could redefine local elections

ECP Finalizes Arrangements for By-Polls in 6 Balochistan Districts

QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan  ECP has finalized all arrangements for by-elections on 11 local government seats across six districts, scheduled to take place on August 9.   According to the provincial election authority, necessary steps have been completed to ensure the electoral process remains transparent, fair, and peaceful. The by-polls will be held

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Dr. Malik Baloch raises alarms on kidnappings for ransom

National Party Chief Rejects Idea of Creating More Provinces

QUETTA: National Party chief and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Abdul Malik Baloch, has strongly opposed any tampering with the 18th Constitutional Amendment and the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, while also rejecting proposals for creating new provinces.   Addressing a party-sponsored integration program in Quetta on Wednesday, Abdul Malik Baloch stated that Balochistan’s case

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Balochistan Govt Dismisses Fake Security Alert, Warns Action Against Rumor-Mongers

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has officially dismissed as “fake and baseless” a notification circulating on social media regarding security threats, while warning of strict legal action against those spreading disinformation and panic among the public.   Deputy Home Minister Babar Yousafzai, in a statement issued on Wednesday, categorically rejected the purported alert, urging citizens not

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Balochistan Truck Owners Back Transporters’ Strike as It Enters 10th Day

Balochistan Traders Postpone Strike After CM Bugti’s Assurance

QUETTA: Traders and transport representatives from across Balochistan have warned of an indefinite shutter-down and wheel-jam strike if the government fails to restore security on the province’s national highways, following a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday.   A delegation led by Provincial Minister for Transport Mir Liaquat Lari, and comprising

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CTD Operation in Quetta suburbs leaves 9 terrorists killed, 4 personnel Martyred

CTD Arrests Wanted Terrorist in Hyderabad IBO

HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested a wanted terrorist, identified as Somar Mallah, during a successful intelligence-based operation in Hyderabad’s Qasimabad area.   According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was conducted in the Sehrish Nagar locality, where law enforcement personnel successfully apprehended the accused. The arrest comes after Mallah had been on the

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