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MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Bahrain to expand its investment footprint in Pakistan, highlighting opportunities across multiple high-growth sectors. He was speaking during a meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain…

HANGU: Three police personnel were martyred when terrorists launched an armed assault on a police check post in the Qazi Talab area of Hangu late Wednesday night. The sudden attack triggered an intense exchange of fire, lasting nearly two…

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle Gwadar has arrested 14 individuals who were attempting to illegally travel from Pakistan to Iran via sea routes. According to an FIA spokesperson, the detained suspects…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) in a statement has requested media outlets to avoid presenting routine aviation procedures in a sensational manner. The recent go-around at Islamabad International Airport involving flight…

GILGIT: Justice (r) Yar Muhammad was formally sworn in as the new Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, marking his position as the third caretaker chief executive in the region’s political history. The oath-taking ceremony, held…

LAHORE: A major decision has been taken to promote the Punjabi language in public-sector schools. The Punjab government, emphasizing the need to encourage Punjabi conversation among students, has instructed all government schools to teach…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. According to a statement released by the Foreign Office, he is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Deputy Prime…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has condemned the ongoing rise of Islamophobia in India, particularly in light of the recent hoisting of a flag on the site of the Babri Mosque, now replaced by the so-called Ram Mandir. In a statement, Foreign Office…

LAHORE: Air pollution remains a serious concern in Lahore and various other cities across Punjab. According to environmental monitoring websites, Lahore continues to top the list of the most polluted cities, with an overall Air Quality…

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $4.8 million loan for Pakistan, aimed at supporting the country’s infrastructure and water resource development projects. According to ADB, the allocated funds will be used…