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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently engaged with UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott to address the suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations to the UK. During the meeting at the PM Office, Shehbaz Sharif advocated for the swift resumption of PIA flights to the UK, aiming to reinforce ties
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan made a resolute declaration on Wednesday, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance towards cross-border terrorism, labeling it as Pakistan's 'red line'. In a meeting with the federal cabinet, the Prime Minister expressed his commitment to collaborating with neighboring nations to
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Imran Khan has taken a significant step by lodging a petition in the Supreme Court to address the alleged election rigging and advocate for a comprehensive investigation into the manipulation of election outcomes through the establishment of a judicial commission. Imran Khan, along with the PTI, has emphasized the necessity
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Baloch separatists, armed with guns and explosives, launched a daring assault on Pakistan's strategically significant Gwadar port on Wednesday, resulting in a deadly clash with security forces. Reports indicate that seven militants were neutralized by security personnel after the militants forcibly entered the Gwadar Port Authority Complex and
Sports
Pakistan's celebrated javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, who made headlines by securing a silver medal at the World Athletics Championship 2023 and is now setting his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During their meeting, the premier commended Nadeem for his remarkable
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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong recently met to reaffirm their dedication to ensuring the timely completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) phase II. During the meeting, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong visited Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and both leaders expressed mutual interest in expanding cooperation
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An Islamabad accountability court acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons, Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, in three corruption references linked to the Panama Papers. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed these references, including Avenfield Apartment, Al-Azizia, and Flagship Investment cases, in which the sons were
Government
The recent escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border attacks has raised concerns about the future of their strained relationship. The air raids conducted by Pakistan inside Afghanistan have added a new layer of uncertainty to the already fragile ties between the two nations. These attacks, aimed
Government
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently paid a visit to the residence of the late Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to honor his supreme sacrifice for the nation. Lt. Col. Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed tragically lost his life in a terrorist attack in Mir Ali Tehsil
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Pakistan strongly condemned India's recent decision to label the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League as "unlawful associations." Additionally, Pakistan criticized the extension of the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Yasin Malik faction)
Insights
Pakistan, like many South Asian countries, is grappling with a severe pollution crisis, particularly concerning air quality. In 2023, the country ranked second globally for poor air quality, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 micrograms per cubic meter, as reported by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology
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The nominations for the 48 Senate seats have stirred up unexpected dynamics within political parties, with surprising choices and notable exclusions marking the upcoming upper house elections scheduled for April 2. The submission of nomination papers by prominent figures like former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, former Punjab caretaker