ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal demarche to the Norwegian Ambassador, raising serious concerns over alleged interference in the country’s internal matters. The Ministry cited the ambassador’s presence at a Supreme Court hearing on 11 November 2025, related to the case of Iman Mazari, as a deliberate violation of the Vienna […]
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Bristles: In Brussels, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with the European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner. The discussion focused on curbing illegal migration, strengthening actions against human trafficking, and enhancing bilateral cooperation. EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner noted that attempts to reach Europe illegally from Pakistan have dropped
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that the conviction of retired Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed proves his involvement in politics and shows that the army’s internal accountability system is strong. He added that those who supported Hameed should also face military trial. Sanaullah reacted to the 14-year sentence handed to the former
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ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda on Thursday reacted to the 14-year imprisonment awarded to former ISI chief Lt. Gen. (Retd) Faiz Hameed, saying the verdict proved that “no one is above Pakistan” and that the cases of May 9 were still pending. Speaking on a private news channel, Vawda said his earlier prediction had “come true,”
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RAWALPINDI: A Field General Court Martial under the Pakistan Army Act has sentenced retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on all charges, the ISPR announced Thursday. Faiz Hameed hails from Chakwal and joined the Pakistan Army, serving in the Baloch Regiment. During his military career, he
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QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan report that the province is facing a severe drought this year due to below-average rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures. Officials say no major rain spell is expected in the near term, though a western weather system later this month may provide partial relief. The year 2025 is being described as the worst
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ZHOB: Authorities held an open court in Zhob at the FC Headquarters to review the law-and-order situation in Balochistan. The event was organised jointly by IG FC North and tribal elders. Senior government officials, district administration representatives and a large number of tribal leaders attended the session. Participants discussed ways to resolve public grievances and
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FES: At least 22 people were killed and 16 injured when two adjacent buildings collapsed in the historic Moroccan city of Fes, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. Fes is one of Morocco’s oldest cities. Officials said one of the buildings was vacant. The second housed eight families and was hosting an aqeeqah ceremony to celebrate
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QUETTA: The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and commercial banks to facilitate easy-term loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Balochistan, criticizing the financial sector for unofficially treating the province as a “red zone.” Addressing a Financial Linkages Forum for SMEs on Wednesday,
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QUETTA: Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal, Central General Secretary of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), has accused the Balochistan government of seeking to “escape defeat” by attempting to postpone the upcoming local body elections in Quetta. In an exclusive talk, Ziaratwal asserted that the government, lacking a genuine public mandate, is trying to sabotage the democratic
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