DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a central figure in the country’s modern political history, died early Tuesday after a prolonged illness, her party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), announced. She was 80. In this regard, the BNP said Khaleda Zia passed away at 6:00 a.m. local time, shortly after the Fajr […]
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RAWALPINDI: The district administration has extended the enforcement of Section 144 in Rawalpindi until January 1 as part of precautionary measures to maintain law and order amid security concerns. In this regard, the notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Hassan Waqar Cheema, Section 144 has been in force across the district since December 25.
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ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Langrial, has assured the business community that traders who cannot afford the Point of Sale (POS) system will be given relief and that no trader will be harassed during tax enforcement measures. In this regard, the delegation of the Central Organization of Traders Pakistan,
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NEW YORK: Pakistan strongly rejected Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent entity, describing the move as illegal and a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, international law, and regional stability. The issue was raised during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, where Pakistan confirmed its firm support for Somalia’s unity and territorial
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif expressed concern over what he described as repeated actions by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) leadership that are undermining national unity and inter-provincial harmony. In this regard, in a response to a letter written by the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the defence minister took to social media
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LAHORE: The Lahore–Sialkot Motorway (M-3) has been closed due to extremely dense fog, severely disrupting road travel and raising safety concerns for motorists. In this regard, as per the spokesperson for the Motorways Central Region, the motorway was shut after visibility dropped to unsafe levels in several sections. The spokesperson focused on that fog-related accidents
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday expressed serious concern over India’s approval of the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River, warning that the “weaponisation of water” posed grave risks to regional stability and was unacceptable under international norms. The senior PPP leader described the approval of the project in
ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 has emerged as a defining achievement in Pakistan’s national history, indicated by important developments in defence preparedness, economic recovery, international diplomacy, sports, science and social development. There are certain analysts describe the year as one in which Pakistan reshaped its global image through a combination of strategic stability, institutional reforms and
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has deported thousands of Indian nationals over the past five years for violations of local laws. The data mentions ongoing challenges related to visa compliance, labor regulations, and lawful residency among foreign workers. In this regard, Indian citizens were detained and deported after being found involved in criminal activities or in clear
QUETTA: Government employees across Balochistan province staged a province-wide pen-down strike on Monday, halting work in public offices to press for their demands. The strike followed a call by the Balochistan Grand Alliance, a coalition of government employees’ organizations. Employees suspended official work and held protests in government departments across the province. In response, the
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