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SKARDU: Disgruntled Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has stated that Gilgit-Baltistan holds the strong potential to be transformed into a “second Switzerland” if the region is given consistent focus,…

DUBAI: Amid media reports and social media claims, Emirati officials have.  denied allegations that Pakistani nationals are being selectively or forcibly deported from the United Arab Emirates. They reiterated that all immigration and…

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that strict measures are being implemented to ensure a complete ban on smoking in educational institutions across the province. In her message on World No…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has directed officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure comprehensive, effective and timely preparations for all diplomatic engagements. The directive was issued…

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has strongly criticized the federal government, alleging that the province’s rights are being undermined and essential resources like gas and wheat are being withheld. Addressing a…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a free, fair and peaceful electoral process in Gilgit-Baltistan, stating that all necessary measures will be taken to support democracy. The…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, has announced that the government will continue providing electricity subsidies to consumers using up to 200 units per month in the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking to the media, the…

URI (OCCUPIED KASHMIR): In a dramatic cross-border incident that has drawn attention on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), a young man from Azad Kashmir crossed into the Uri sector of Indian-occupied Kashmir in an attempt to meet a…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for strict legislation and effective enforcement to protect the public from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products. In his message on World No Tobacco Day, the…

GILGIT: The caretaker government of Gilgit-Baltistan has requested additional security personnel from Punjab police to ensure safety during the upcoming elections in the region. According to official sources, approximately 5,000 personnel…