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SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned on Saturday that Islamabad retains the option of “open war” with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities if diplomatic talks do not produce an acceptable agreement. Speaking at a public…

ANKARA: At least 17 migrants have died after a boat capsized in the Aegean Sea near Bodrum, a popular tourist destination in southwestern Türkiye. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Office of Muğla province on social media,…

MUZAFFARABAD: The political landscape of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is once again witnessing turbulence, as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced preparations to bring a no-confidence motion against the sitting Prime Minister and…

RAWALPINDI: Security Forces successfully foiled a major terrorist plot in North Waziristan, averting what officials described as a potentially catastrophic attack. According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations…

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott held talks with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), in Islamabad on Saturday. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing…

ISLAMABAD: The much-anticipated Lok Mela will be held at the Lok Virsa Complex in Islamabad from 7th to 16th of next month, marking the Golden Jubilee of the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage. The festival, organized by…

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that, under new regulatory guidelines, millions of citizens across the country could face the blocking of their mobile wallets and digital bank accounts starting October 25, 2025.…

MARDAN: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan has taken effective measures against terrorism and extremist elements. He said Army and the nation will…

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated Pakistan’s first locally manufactured ventilator during a ceremony held at the Karachi Expo Centre. Speaking to the media, the minister said that previously ventilators were…

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has issued an official notification declaring a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, citing the group’s involvement in terrorism and violent activities across the country.…