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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Anti-Rape Amendment Bill 2026, declaring sexual assault, physical abuse, and child exploitation as non-bailable offenses. Under the new law, courts will generally not grant bail…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthened further in H1-FY26, despite headwinds from global trade-related uncertainty and domestic floods, according to the State of Pakistan’s Economy, Half Year Report FY26, released today by…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to equip law enforcement agencies with the best equipment and modern technology to effectively address evolving security challenges. Chairing a high-level meeting on law and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s auto sector has shown strong recovery, with a significant surge in vehicle sales recorded in April 2026. According to latest data, car sales increased by 107 percent year-on-year during April, with a total of 22,015…

LAHORE: Pakistan has finalized its preparation plan for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia national cricket team, with a training camp for locally available players under consideration. According…

RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi joined a sit-in protest alongside the sisters of Imran Khan on Adiala Road, escalating the political situation in the area. Police placed barriers and sealed the road to restrict…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced early payment of salaries and pensions for May 2026, providing relief to public sector employees and pensioners ahead of Eid al-Adha. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of…

LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven people, including police personnel, were killed and more than 18 others injured in an explosion in the Sarai Naurang Bazaar area of Lakki Marwat, police and hospital officials said. According to police, the…

ISLAMABAD: A report by The Wall Street Journal has claimed that the United Arab Emirates took part in covert operations inside Iran during the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. According to the report,…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected a report aired by CBS News alleging the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, calling the claims “misleading, speculative, and sensational.” In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign…