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PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has called for a unified and long-term national strategy to eradicate terrorism, stressing that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has borne the brunt of militancy for over two decades and now…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday completed the clause-by-clause approval of 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with its 59 clauses receiving the house’s consent. The session, presided over by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw Law…

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban regime Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has instructed Afghan traders to reduce their reliance on Pakistan for trade and adopt alternative trade routes. Speaking to local…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s auto sector has shown strong recovery, with vehicle sales rising sharply due to government measures and lower interest rates. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), car…

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, met with Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner, Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred S. Wiratne to discuss security arrangements for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket…

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier strict position on the H-1B visa program, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to take jobs in the United States. In an interview, he stressed the importance of…

LAHORE: Air pollution levels in Punjab have once again reached dangerous levels, placing Lahore as the second most polluted city in the world. According to international organization IQAir, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was…

SWAT: In the Shakardara area of Matta, a roadside bomb exploded on Wednesday, causing damage to a vehicle belonging to ANP leader Mumtaz Ali. According to police, no casualties were reported in the blast. The explosion occurred near the…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market started the day on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising by 836 points to reach 158,706. This comes after the index had closed at 157,870 points yesterday, following a dip into negative…

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has condemned in the strongest terms the suicide bombing in Islamabad, calling for those responsible for the “heinous act of terrorism” to be swiftly brought to justice. In a statement, UN Secretary-General…