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Bannu Joint Operation Foils Terrorist Plot, One Khawarij Militant Killed

Bannu Joint Operation Foils Terrorist Plot, One Khawarij Militant Killed

BANNU: Police, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and security forces conducted a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) against suspected militants in Bannu’s Maryan area, officials said. The operation covered Khani Khel, Barkzai and adjoining areas. One militant of the Fitna al Khawarij was killed in an exchange of fire, while security forces arrested 10 suspects, according to […]

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Gold Hits Two-Month High as Investors Await US Inflation Data

Gold Hits Two-Month High as Investors Await US Inflation Data

WASHINGTON: Gold hits two-month high on Tuesday, rising for a third straight session as investors await key US inflation data for clues about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Gold prices rise as markets weigh lower-rate expectations and renewed safe-haven demand. Spot gold rose 1% to $4,432.74 an ounce by 0217 GMT. It earlier reached its

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ISPR, DHA Launch Tree Plantation Campaign 2026 in Islamabad

ISPR, DHA Launch Tree Plantation Campaign 2026 in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Defence Housing Authority (DHA) have launched the Tree Plantation Campaign 2026 in Islamabad. Young people, women and people from different walks of life took part in the campaign. Students from various schools and participants of the ISPR internship programme also joined the drive. Participants praised the joint initiative

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President Zardari Approves Appointment of Additional Judges to High Courts

President Zardari Approves Appointment of Additional Judges to High Courts

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to various high courts. According to the President’s Office media wing, Zardari approved the appointment of additional judges to the Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Islamabad and Balochistan high courts. The president also approved the confirmation of some additional judges of the Sindh and Lahore

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Supreme Court rules income tax penalties cannot be imposed retrospectively

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that penalties imposed under the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001 on assessments governed by the repealed Income Tax Ordinance 1979 are unlawful and cannot be applied retrospectively. In this regard, a five-member bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, settled a legal dispute arising from conflicting judgments of two three-member

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AJK Elections: PML-N leads on two seats as PPP, Awami Dast-o-Bazu ahead on ene each

AJK Elections: PML-N leads on two seats as PPP, Awami Dast-o-Bazu ahead on ene each

MUZAFFARABAD: The third phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is underway, with unofficial and preliminary results continuing to emerge from four constituencies. In this sense, as per the latest unofficial results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is leading on two seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Awami Dast-o-Bazu are ahead

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Iran’s Supreme Leader approves major reshuffle of top military leadership

Iran’s Supreme Leader approves major reshuffle of top military leadership

TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a major reshuffle of the country’s top military leadership, appointing new commanders to key positions in the Armed Forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In this regard, as per the Iranian Media, Major General Ali Abdollahi has been appointed Chief of Staff of Iran’s

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Major Upset in AJK Elections as Sardar Attique loses home constituency

Major Upset in AJK Elections as Sardar Attique loses home constituency

MUZAFFARABAD: The major upset has emerged in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, as Muslim Conference chief Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan has lost his traditional home constituency, LA-14 Bagh. The counting process continued after polling ended, with unofficial and preliminary results being announced from different constituencies. In this regard, as

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Russia, Pakistan working to launch First Freight Rail Service on Moscow-Faisalabad, Karachi Routes

Russia, Pakistan working to launch First Freight Rail Service on Moscow-Faisalabad, Karachi Routes

ISLAMABAD: Russia and Pakistan are working together to launch the first freight rail service on the Moscow-Faisalabad and Moscow-Karachi routes, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev has said. The proposed rail service is aimed at strengthening trade and transport connectivity between Russia and Pakistan and could provide businesses with an additional route for moving commercial

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Government policy on housing revealed, cabinet gives important approval

Government policy on housing revealed, cabinet gives important approval

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy and its implementation action plan. The policy aims to provide sustainable, safe and quality housing to citizens, with emphasis on zoning regulations, vertical housing, energy efficiency and environmentally responsible construction. In this regard, the members unanimously adopted a resolution commending the prime minister, Ishaq Dar and

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