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Pakistan - 2025-12-19

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Pakistan issues demarche to Afghan deputy head after North Waziristan terror attack

Islamabad says to take all necessary measures to respond to terrorism originating from Afghan soil

Published 19 Dec, 2025 10:30pm

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Karachi Metropolitan Corporation ‘digitalises’ official correspondence with QR code verification

Introduction of QR-code-based correspondence significant step to safeguard official transactions, restore public trust in municipal documentation, says Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab

Published 19 Dec, 2025 09:39pm

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UN experts slam India’s unilateral actions of May 7 inside Pakistan

They say India failed to provide evidence that Pakistan was involved in Pahalgam attack.

Updated 19 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

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PM Shehbaz stresses expanding trade, investment ties with Australia

Premier also welcoms Australian interest in mining and minerals sector

Published 19 Dec, 2025 02:39pm

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IWT still ‘alive’: DPM Dar urges international action on Indian breaches

India’s manipulation of water threatens lives, livelihoods of our citizens, says foreign minister

Updated 19 Dec, 2025 03:43pm

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5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi, other parts

According to initial reports, no loss of life or significant property damage occurred

Published 19 Dec, 2025 12:14pm

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Pakistan-sponsored self-determination resolution adopted by UNGA

Resolution reinforces international attention to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine's just and legitimate cause

Published 19 Dec, 2025 10:16am

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President Zardari approves de-notification of Justice Tariq Mehmood

De-notification issued in compliance with the decision of the Islamabad High Court

Published 19 Dec, 2025 09:40am

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MNA Syeda Amnah Batool appointed to FIFA Institutional Reforms Committee

Syeda Amnah Batool, a member of the National Assembly (MNA), was appointed to FIFA’s esteemed Institutional Reforms...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 09:16am

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2026 declared as ‘Year of Youth’: Punjab CM says 100,000 e-bikes to be provided to students next year

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while declaring 2026 as the “Year of Youth” announced...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:54am

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Pakistan ranked as world’s third most polluted country: IQAir data

LAHORE: Pakistan continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, ranking as the world’s third most polluted...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:44am

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‘Punjab govt’s health initiatives are yielding fruitful results’

LAHORE: The Punjab government is committed to providing the best, quality and free treatment to the people and new...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:35am

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Punjab plans off-season tomato, onion cultivation

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture department is formulating a comprehensive action plan to promote the cultivation of...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:32am

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Passengers’ offloading: LHC seeks reply from FIA

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought reply from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and others in...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:28am

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Major global polluters: Farmers to file ‘Climate Justice Claim’

KARACHI: Farmers affected by the devastating 2022 floods on Thursday announced the filing of a climate justice claim...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:15am

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Bahraini Ambassador meets Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdul Qader, called on President Asif Ali...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:13am

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Fishermen needed valid NADRA-issued identification

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided that fishermen will not be allowed to register, obtain licenses, or...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:12am

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JI Karachi slams Sindh govt over law and order, extortion

KARACHI: Chief Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Monem Zafar Khan on Thursday strongly criticized the Sindh government and ...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:09am

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Mayor forms independent vigilance teams for major arteries

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday directed the immediate formation of independent vigilance...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:03am

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NAB, EFCC Nigeria sign MoU

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 08:01am

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Hit-and-run case of Rangers personnel: PIMS board ordered to submit final report

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday ordered the medical board of Pakistan Institute of Medical...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:46am

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PM assures cooperation in addressing minorities issues

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated that the government is continuing all necessary...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:44am

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PTA, UNDP conclude Cybersecurity Awareness Week

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with UNDP, successfully concluded...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:41am

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Removal of Justice Jahangiri: PTI assails IHC decision

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday fiercely condemned the Islamabad High Court’s...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:37am

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SC expedites digitization of court records

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court accelerated the digitization of court records to promote procedural efficiency,...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:34am

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Major Sindh development projects: Senate body flags delays, cost overruns

KARACHI: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has expressed concern over...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:30am

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PIDE conference: University-industry linkages remain fragmented despite investment: VC

ISLAMABAD: Despite substantial public investment in promoting higher education, the university-industry linkages in...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:20am

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Acting Senate chief concerned at gas crisis

ISLAMABAD: Amidst acute winter gas shortages across Sindh and Balochistan, the Acting Chairman of the Senate Syedaal...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:13am

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Monthly Development Update Report launched: Ahsan underscores critical role of overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, underscored the critical...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:10am

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Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2024 reviewed: Senate panel seeks opinions from provinces, other stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday sought the views of all provinces on a proposed constitutional ...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:58am

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FO rejects reports about CDF’s Washington visit

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has dismissed reports of an upcoming visit by Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir to...