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HARIPUR: As many as 41 underprivileged couples in Haripur got married at a special mass wedding ceremony organized with the support of a Turkish charitable organization. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs…

ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee (NJPMC) approved key decisions to strengthen judicial accountability and improve the justice system with particular focus on cases of enforced disappearances. Chaired by the Chief…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Saturday reiterated their resolve to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors. The resolve was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the UK Minister of…

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons, where he was briefed on the formation’s operational readiness and key initiatives for strengthening combat preparedness. According to the ISPR, the Field…

QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Balochistan has arrested 3,567 people  involved in illegal border crossings as part of its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border criminal activities. The agency also confiscated foreign…

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship “Clean Punjab (Suthra Punjab)” initiative has received another major international endorsement with the BBC praising its modern waste management model. Following recognition…

NEW YORK: The international community has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban during a United Nations Security Council meeting, citing the group’s failure to fulfill commitments on counterterrorism and prevent the use of Afghan…

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved four major projects worth a total of 10.551 billion rupees. The CDWP held a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad on Friday. The agenda of the meeting…

DUBAI: The Bollywood film Dhryendra has been banned across all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries due to its negative portrayal of Pakistan, which is deemed politically and culturally sensitive. The ban affects nations including the…

ISLAMABAD: After receiving approval from President Asif Zardari, the election schedule for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has been officially announced, and polling will be held on January 24. According to a notification, candidates must…