LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court has completed the trial in another case linked to the May 9 unrest at Kot Lakhpat Jail, with a verdict expected later today. The case relates to the torching of vehicles in Lahore’s Gulberg area on May 9. Several senior opposition figures are among the accused, including Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mian […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to enter the Chinese onshore bond market, with its inaugural Panda Bond issuance targeted for January 2025, marking a significant step in diversifying its funding sources. The update came during a high-level review meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Officials from the Finance Division and the
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DAMASCUS: The United States US military has conducted a series of heavy airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in central Syria, in a direct response to a recent fatal attack on American personnel. US officials confirmed that fighter jets and helicopters successfully struck multiple ISIS infrastructure and weapons installations in the operation, codenamed “Hawkeye Strike.” US Secretary
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QUETTA: Commissioner Quetta Division, Shahzeb Khan Kakar, conducted a comprehensive inspection tour on Friday to review the progress of ongoing development works under the Quetta Development Package across the city. Accompanied by Director of the Quetta Development Project, Zahoor Ahmed, and Deputy Project Director of the Quetta Development Authority (QDA), Abid Mahmood, the commissioner assessed major
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QUETTA: The National Party (NP) has taken a decisive legal step to oppose the postponement of Quetta’s local government elections, announcing it will become an official party in the constitutional petition filed by ruling coalition members seeking a delay. The decision was confirmed by NP’s Balochistan President, Aslam Baloch, who stated the party would file its
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QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly session commenced 44 minutes late on Friday, chaired by Speaker Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, and quickly delved into critical issues of law, order, and cybercrime. Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, responding to opposition queries, disclosed a disturbing new modus operandi used in bank robberies in Panjgur. He stated that armed individuals conceal
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LORALAI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Balochistan leader Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey has demanded that the upcoming local body elections in Quetta proceed as scheduled on December 28, criticizing attempts by some parties to seek a postponement through the courts as “tantamount to running away from the election.” Speaking to media in Loralai, the provincial ameer launched a
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QUETTA: Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Police, Abdul Khalique Shaikh, unveiled a transformative modernization plan for the force while addressing the prestigious passing out parade of the 104th Recruit Course at the Police Training College (PTC) here on Wednesday. Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti was the chief guest at the ceremony. In a policy speech that
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QUETTA: A severe cold wave has descended upon Quetta and vast areas of Balochistan, plunging residents into a dual crisis of freezing temperatures and a near-total absence of natural gas supply. The harsh, dry winds have intensified the cold, triggering a significant spike in illnesses, including throat, ear, and chest infections. Local reports indicate a
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QUETTA: Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti delivered a resolute message on national resilience and security, declaring Pakistan an “invincible reality” built on its Constitution and the sacrifices of its people. He was speaking at the 104th Passing Out Parade of the Balochistan Police at the Police Training College on Saturday. Emphasizing that there can be
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