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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday disposed of a petition challenging the Punjab government’s plan to hold a 10-day Basant festival in 2027 after the petitioner’s counsel withdrew the plea following objections from the court over its maintainability. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry heard the petition filed by citizen Shahid…

Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry on Friday urged intending pilgrims to ensure they pay the second instalment of their Hajj 2027 dues before Oct. 20, stressing that people must pay on time to avoid cancelation of their Hajj applications. Pakistan allowed pilgrims to make payments for Hajj pilgrimage in instalments in…

Aspecial Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has deferred its verdict for the fourth time in a case registered against Aleema Khan and 10 other accused in connection with the November 26 protests. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad Ali Shah conducted the hearing today, while Aleema Khan’s counsel, Faisal Malik, appeared before…

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Shah Rukh, an accused in a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a five-year-old boy. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar observed that leniency could not be shown towards accused persons in such cases, remarking that what had happened was not…

FO says Islamabad wishes to remind New Delhi of consequences of its military aggression in May last year Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport, reaffirms defence commitment to Saudi Arabia.

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday criticised Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for what she described as his support for those backing terrorism, saying she had not expected such a stance from a senior politician who had himself been a victim of terrorist violence.

The Sindh Government has decided to increase internship and employment opportunities for students, fresh graduates, and individuals at the early stages of their careers. Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh Government is contacting more than 100…

Millions of maunds of wheat stored in government warehouses in Karachi’s Landhi area have reportedly deteriorated and become unfit for human consumption, prompting flour millers to refuse to lift the grain released by the Sindh government. A substantial quantity of wheat purchased with public funds has reportedly rotted and turned…

Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi visited the mausoleum of Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, on his death anniversary. He laid a floral wreath, offered Fateha and paid tribute to the services and sacrifices of the founding leader. Governor Sindh also offered prayers for the elevation…

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly shot dead by her cousin in Mianwali for coming out of her house without observing purdah (veil), 24NewsHD TV reported.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary to investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement of vaccines for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, 24NewsHD TV reported.

The "hero" who shot dead a teenage gunman after he had already killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon was named Friday by his brother.

Office worker survives alleged murder attempt in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6

Associated Press Of Pakistan Netherlands condoles loss of lives in Peshawar school incident The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pakistan has expressed its deepest condolences over the tragic loss of young lives in the school roof collapse incident in Peshawar. This post Netherlands condoles loss of lives…

Associated Press Of Pakistan ATC cancels interim bails of Naeem Haider Panjutha, Fakhar Jahan The Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Friday canceled the interim bails of PTI leader Naeem Haider Panjutha and former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Fakhar Jahan due to continuous non-appearance during hearings related to…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Governor for timely completion of small dams, focus on merged districts Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday stressed the timely completion of small dams across the province and called for special attention to development projects in the merged districts to ensure sustainable growth and…

Associated Press Of Pakistan PTV, CMG urged to deepen cooperation as friendship marks 75 years Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Managing Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil has stressed the need to expand media cooperation between Pakistan Television (PTV) and China Media Group…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Petrol Price Reduced By Rs3.93 Per Litre The government on Friday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.93 per litre for the next three days, while keeping the price of high-speed diesel unchanged. This post Petrol Price Reduced By Rs3.93 Per Litre first appeared on Associated…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Senior Citizens Facilitation Desk inaugurated at LRH In compliance with National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR)'s action regarding implementation of Senior Citizens Act 2014, the Senior Citizens Facilitation Desk has been inaugurated at "Lady Reading Hospital, the largest MTI hospital of Peshawar. This post Senior Citizens…

The federal government has notified transfers and appointments involving senior civil and police service officers, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offers condolences over the demise of wife of Syed Babar Ali. This post Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offers condolences over the demise of wife of Syed Babar Ali. first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and owns the property.

Associated Press Of Pakistan Petition challenging suspension of Director Finance dismissed The Sindh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging suspension and inquiry against Director Finance of Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. This post Petition challenging suspension of Director Finance dismissed first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and owns the…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan has not awarded any mineral mine or mining contract to the United States. He said discussions about mineral development remain at an initial stage. Asif added that the US, China, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in Pakistan’s valuable mineral resources. Read…