News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-07-22

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Former governor Punjab Mian Azhar passes away

Veteran politician and former Punjab governor Mian Azhar passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness, according...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 11:33pm

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi, five others acquitted in May 9 riots case

Yasmin Rashid, Mehmoodur Rasheed sentenced to 10 years

Updated 22 Jul, 2025 11:27pm

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PMD forecasts heavy rain in parts of Punjab, AJK amid flood warnings

PMD issues GLOF alerts for KP, Gilgit Baltistan

Published 22 Jul, 2025 10:40pm

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PM Shehbaz assures foolproof security for Chinese nationals across Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assured that foolproof security arrangements are being implemented...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 10:27pm

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UNSC adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on peaceful dispute settlement

Resolution 2788 urges stronger global use of UN Charter tools for peaceful dispute resolution and conflict prevention

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:39pm

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Security forces kill four more terrorists in Kalat sanitisation operation: ISPR

Terrorist hideout also busted, large quantity of weapons recovered, says ISPR

Updated 22 Jul, 2025 09:43pm

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Without papers: Ghost lives of millions of Pakistanis

KARACHI: Ahmed Raza is invisible in the eyes of his government, unable to study or work because, like millions of...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 05:16pm

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Pakistan signs UN agreement on Law of Sea

Pakistan played a leading role during the BBNJ negotiations, says MoFA

Published 22 Jul, 2025 05:07pm

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Pakistan remains among worst passports in Henley’s latest ranking

Pakistan’s passport continues to languish near the bottom of the Henley Passport Index 2025 – fourth-worst – ahead...

Updated 22 Jul, 2025 07:25pm

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May 9 riots: Punjab Assembly opposition leader, PTI MNA sentenced to jail

ATC has issued its verdict in the May 9 riots case

Updated 22 Jul, 2025 06:35pm

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‘I had to skip work again’: Karachiites struggle with Ajrak number plates process

KARACHI: Muhammad Jamal bought his Alto in 2022 through a bank loan, expecting the excitement of car ownership to be...

Updated 22 Jul, 2025 02:01pm

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NDMA issues landslide alert for northern regions amid monsoon rains

Widespread heavy rainfall is forecasted in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Published 22 Jul, 2025 12:40pm

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Militants use drones to drop bombs on security forces

PESHAWAR: Militants in Pakistan have started using commercially acquired quadcopter drones to drop bombs on security...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:27am

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Senate passes Journalists and Media Professionals Bill

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament has unanimously passed the Protection of Journalists and Media...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:20am

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Dr Aafia case: IHC issues contempt notice to PM, cabinet

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued contempt notices to the prime minister and the federal cabinet in a...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:17am

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Dar tells UN SG: Pakistan committed to principles of UN Charter

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the UN Secretary General,...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:16am

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Senate body seeks requisite info on IPPs agreements

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution, expressing strong disapproval over the absence of the...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:13am

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President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Chief of Royal Saudi Naval Forces

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Vice Admiral Mohammed...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:12am

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Livestock sector: Sindh, Balochistan agree to bolster cooperation

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with Balochistan’s Livestock Minister Sardarzada...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:11am

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River Chenab rises rapidly; flood risk escalates at Head Marala

WAZIRABAD: The water level continuously in River Chenab at Wazirabad at the Head Marala Barrage near Sialkot has ...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:10am

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State will ensure justice: CM terms Degari killing case ‘test case’

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Monday clarified that there was no marital relationship between...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:09am

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IEEE Fair 2025: Sindh govt to ensure all necessary facilities: Sharjeel

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the provision of all necessary facilities for the IEEE Fair 2025. Senior...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:08am

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Dar urges urgent global financial reforms to save SDGs at UN Forum

NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar delivered a strong call for sweeping global financial reforms...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:05am

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Federal capital: Depts directed to expedite development projects

ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting held at the CDA Headquarters, Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA)...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:03am

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FIA asked to dismantle illegal migration networks

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:02am

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LHC halts auction of long-leased shops in Jaranwala

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday barred authorities from going ahead with the planned auction of dozens of...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:02am

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CM, PA deputy speaker discuss political situation, development projects

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channer in which...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:00am

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PML-N’s Hafiz Abdul Karim elected member of Senate

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) clinched the Senate seat from Punjab as Hafiz Abdul Karim got elected ...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:58am

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Lahore, Pindi & Faisalabad: Punjab govt approves 4 major schemes worth Rs1.755bn

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved four major development schemes for Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad with...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:57am

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CM Maryam takes notice of drowning of 3 people

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of the death of 03 youth due to drowning in a...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:53am

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Maryam slams honour killing in Balochistan

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the social networking website “X” strongly...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:52am

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‘The mere pendency of any appeal, revision, or constitutional petition does not, of itself, stay the execution or implementation of the order impugned’: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court clarified that mere pendency of any appeal, revision, or constitutional petition does...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:51am

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Afghan acting FM to visit Pakistan for high-level talks next month

ISLAMABAD: The Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is expected to visit Pakistan early next...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:49am

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IK’s physical appearance or via video link: ATC judge says wrote three letters to Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge on Monday remarked that he had written three letters to the Ministry...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:48am

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Couple’s killing in Balochistan: 11 suspects arrested; case transferred to SCIW

QUETTA: At least 11 suspects, including a tribal leader, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:46am

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Future of politics closely tied to IK: Fawad

LAHORE: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has stated that the future of Pakistani politics is closely tied to...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:44am

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JI moves SHC against commercialisation of parks by KMC

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has approached the Sindh High Court (SHC) to challenge the alleged...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:42am

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Post-mortem conducted after exhumation in honour killing case

QUETTA: In a horrifying case of honour killing in the Sanjadi-Degari area near Quetta, the bodies of a man and a...