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Bilawal urges greater role for provinces as solution to Centre’s financial woes

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GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called for greater devolution of responsibilities to the provinces, including tax collection and public utilities. Furthermore, he was speaking at the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto at her mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, […]

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Italy opens legal employment pathway for Pakistani workers with 10,500 jobs

Italy opens legal employment pathway for Pakistani workers with 10,500 jobs

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ISLAMABAD: Italy has announced a new quota-based employment scheme that will allow 10,500 Pakistani workers to legally enter its labour market over the next three years.  In this regard, 3,500 Pakistani workers will be employed in Italy each year through a combination of seasonal and non-seasonal work schemes. Furthermore, 1,500 workers will be hired on

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Zardari calls for political unity as PPP marks 18th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto

Zardari calls for political unity as PPP marks 18th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto

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LARKANA: President Asif Ali Zardari stressed the need for political unity and democratic cooperation as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) observed the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Furthermore, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a gun-and-bomb attack after addressing a public rally near Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007.  The

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Foreign Policy win? Dar Says Pak’s global image changed after India escalation

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar mentioned Pakistan’s diplomatic performance and response during the military escalation with India earlier this year, saying the episode conveyed a clear message to the international community and reflected a shift in Pakistan’s global standing. In this regard, Dar provided an overview of Pakistan’s foreign policy initiatives

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Militant Safe Havens in Afghanistan Threaten Global Security

Militant Safe Havens in Afghanistan Threaten Global Security

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KABUL: Militant safe havens in Afghanistan are emerging as a serious regional and global security challenge, according to multiple international reports. Analysts say militant groups operating under the protection of Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime now pose threats beyond South Asia. These groups are increasingly linked to international terrorism and serious transnational crimes. Media and security reports

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ADB’s internal review finds $196.9m Pakistan highway project ‘less effective,’

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ISLAMABAD: A major Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded project to rebuild Pakistan’s flood-damaged highways has been rated “less than successful” by the bank’s own independent evaluators, contradicting an earlier internal assessment that deemed it a success. According to a Business Recorder report on a newly released validation report by the ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department (IED), the $218.8 million ‘Post-Flood

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Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated the issue, specifically citing videos allegedly from PTI accounts threatening the army chief, "is neither political nor freedom of expression, but is a clear violation of UK and international laws."

Talal Chaudhry urges UK to act on PTI accounts for inciting violence

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ISLAMABAD: Senior government officials have escalated Pakistan’s complaint against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), framing provocative content from the party’s social media accounts as a serious breach of international law, not protected political speech. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated the issue, specifically citing videos allegedly from PTI accounts threatening the army chief, “is neither

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JUI-F Bans Workers' Eid Visits to Fazlur Rehman Citing Security Risks

JUI leader says people await Maulana call, hails him as “most popular leader”

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LORALAI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) provincial leader Senator Maulana Abdul Wase declared on Monday that the current government has “failed” and will not complete its term, asserting that the public is ready to heed Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s call for street protests. Speaking at a reception in Loralai, Wase claimed the Quetta local body elections, originally set for

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Fake mark sheets used for Med College admissions in Balochistan, probe launched

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QUETTA: A major investigation has been launched into allegations that admissions to medical and other professional colleges in Balochistan were secured using fake mark sheets and certificates over the last four years. The Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE) has constituted a special committee on the orders of the Balochistan High Court to probe

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Ban on local sugar in Balochistan forces public to buy costly imports, say traders

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QUETTA: The Balochistan Registered Traders Association has raised a grave alarm over the province’s sugar supply, accusing authorities of forcing expensive imported sugar onto the market despite the availability of cheaper local produce. In a strong statement, Association President Rahim Agha and other senior officials alleged that the federal government, through a “favorite person,” has

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