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Shehbaz Sharif chairs National Action Plan meeting in Peshawar to address KP issues
The Prime Minister aims to coordinate with military leadership to resolve security and infrastructure gaps following the imposition of emergency rule.
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The telecommunications giant saw a 181 per cent surge in operating profit while expanding its subscriber base by 1.5 million in the third quarter.
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Pakistan moves to standardise sign language as national identity
The initiative includes a task force that developed 1,500 standardized signs over the past year to be finalized as a definitive compendium.
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Iran threatens strikes on 7 Gulf nations if US-Israel attacks continue
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Russian missiles strike Kyiv as Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow
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Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 firms for Islamabad Electric Supply Company sale
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Salman Akram Raja denies Sohail Afridi blamed for failed provincial talks
Raja also claimed the government deliberately undermined talks to take over the province and called the imposition of governor’s rule unconstitutional.
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BISP launches interoperability system to streamline digital payments for beneficiaries
To ensure security, beneficiaries must receive a confirmation SMS before collecting funds and must activate their digital wallets at retailers.
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Pharmacy Council of Pakistan bars 14 institutions from Pharm-D admissions
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Pakistan government prioritises meeting agenda over venue for opposition talks
The move follows a collapse in negotiations regarding counterterrorism cooperation and access to imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.
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Islamabad court appoints new state counsel in terrorism case
The change follows allegations from defense lawyers that the previous counsel claimed to have completed a cross-examination in one day for a fee.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye sign Makkah Joint Defense Agreement
The pact establishes a collective security framework to safeguard regional sovereignty and enhance joint military capabilities through shared technology.
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Japan mandates tuberculosis screening for Indonesian visa applicants from November 2026
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Punjab Chief Minister to open Rawalpindi Ring Road on 28 October
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Pakistan and European Union agree to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation
The 10th round of bilateral talks focused on addressing militant presence in Afghanistan and countering the exploitation of cyberspace by terror groups.
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Pakistan government orders civil servants to disclose foreign citizenship and travel documents
Officials face disciplinary action for misconduct if they fail to declare foreign ties or provide false information within the 90-day deadline.
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President Asif Ali Zardari to visit Germany to boost trade cooperation
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Opposition leader proposes parliament venue for meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
The proposal follows a dispute over meeting locations as the government seeks to discuss counterterrorism with political stakeholders.
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Lahore High Court summons officials over continued detention of three sisters
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