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Pakistan - 2024-12-19

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Right Quest urges implementation of harm reduction strategies for smoke-free Pakistan

KARACHI: A seminar was held recently where experts advocating for tobacco harm reduction encouraged for regulatory...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 11:57pm

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Shah Mehmood, Gandapur among 14 PTI leaders indicted in May 9 GHQ attack case

ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah indicted accused while hearing May 9 related cases at Adiala Jail

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 09:40pm

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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand bilateral ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the D-8 Summit to discuss bilateral relations

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 10:39pm

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D-8 summit: PM Shehbaz says youth key driver to economic development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that a country’s youth plays a key role for its economic development....

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Business & Economy

No UAE visa issue, waiting for Islamabad to sign FTA: UAE consul general

KARACHI: UAE Consul General in Karachi Dr Bakheet Ateeq Al Rumaithi announced on Thursday that talks for a free...

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 09:44pm

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No loss of life as fire doused at Karachi’s Rimpa Plaza: rescue officials

Rescue officials on Thursday said they succeeded in controlling a fire that erupted in a multi-storey building named...

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 06:21pm

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Pakistan, Indonesia agree to remain in close contact to maintain momentum in bilateral relations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds a meeting with President of Indonesia H.E Prabowo Subianto,

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 06:26pm

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Pakistan terms US sanctions on entities as unfortunate, biased

FO says such double standards and discriminatory practices not only undermine the credibility of non-proliferation regimes but also endanger regional and international peace and security

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 09:47pm

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Building resilient and equitable societies: Speakers demand role of governance and inclusion

LAHORE: Speakers at third annual Pathways to Development Conference held at LUMS demanded the role of governance and...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:42am

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Regulation of single-use plastics: EPA Punjab starts online registration

LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency has started the online registration of plastic product producers,...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:40am

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People’s Bus Service routes being expanded: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the routes of the People’s Bus Service are...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:39am

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Seminary registration bill: Wifaq-ul-Madaris decides to launch awareness drive

ISLAMABAD: The leadership of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan has decided to start a countrywide campaign to...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:38am

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‘Right to self-determination’: UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted the Pakistan-sponsored flagship resolution on the...

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 08:55am

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Growing challenge of burgeoning population growth highlighted

ISLAMABAD: To reduce the rapid population growth and bring it to a sustainable level, implementation of the National...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:31am

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Five more PTI workers: ATC disposes of pre-arrest bail pleas

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday disposed of pre-arrest bail petitions of five more PTI workers after a...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:30am

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CDA reviews arrangements for Christmas

ISLAMABAD: In preparation for the upcoming Christmas celebrations, a meeting was held at the Capital Development...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:29am

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PCB chief meets KSA’s sports deputy minister

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi met Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Sports, Badr bin...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:20am

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CPA praises reforms introduced in Punjab Assembly

LAHORE: The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has released a newsletter highlighting recent reforms in ...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:14am

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Experts warn climate change to create food crisis

ISLAMABAD: Environmental experts at a seminar, while spelling out serious threats posed by climate change, have...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:13am

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FAPUASA, PPLA oppose reduction in pension, financial benefits

LAHORE: FAPUASA (Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations) Central President Dr. Amjad...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:12am

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Kakar terms SU as ‘Original Pakistan’

HYDERABAD: Former Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar delivered a thought-provoking and...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:08am

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KP completes 83pc computerization of land record

PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has completed 83% computerization of land record in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:04am

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Outsourcing of govt schools in Punjab: LHC dismisses multiple identical petitions

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday dismissed multiple identical petitions challenging the outsourcing...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:01am

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Judicial Commission of Pakistan: PBC nominates Shamshad Ahmad Bajwa as its representative

LAHORE: A general house meeting of the Punjab Bar Council (PBC) on Wednesday nominated advocate Shamshad Ahmad Bajwa...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 07:52am

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Illegal appointments in Punjab Assembly: Proceedings against Elahi adjourned

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in a reference against PTI president and...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 07:51am

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PTI ready to engage in talks with govt

ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that it is ready to engage in talks with...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 07:48am

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Punjab govt mechanizing agriculture sector: Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the Punjab government is mechanizing the agriculture...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 07:47am

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Tezgam Express catches fire; inquiry ordered

LAHORE: Tezgam Express train, leaving for Karachi from Lahore caught fire on Wednesday near Changa Manga railway...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 07:40am

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Air ambulance initiated for restive Kurram by Edhi Foundation

ISLAMABAD: In a rare move, air ambulance has been initiated for the remote restive district of Kurram by the Edhi...