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Supreme Court allows convict to file petition without surrendering to police

The ruling clarifies that convicts may approach the court directly for appeals if they surrender to the bench rather than to jail authorities.

PTI forms committee to probe failed long march and internal leadership

Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlights innovation in national diplomacy

The official urged diplomats to move beyond reacting to global shifts by proactively shaping international trends through technology and public engagement.

Pakistan Army kills Taliban personnel and destroys posts in Kurram

The exchange of fire continues in the area as the Afghan Taliban regime faces claims of assisting militants and allowing terrorism from its soil.

NADRA sets requirements for parents applying for first-time Juvenile Cards

The new guidelines clarify documentation and biometric needs to ensure children under 18 have official identity documents.

MQM-P calls for new administrative units in Sindh province

The move follows a legislative rejection of the province's division and a push from the federal government for administrative restructuring.

Nazriya Pakistan Council commemorates Liaquat Ali Khan's death anniversary at Aiwan-e-Quaid

Speakers at the event highlighted the first prime minister's role in securing minority rights and establishing the nation's foundational objectives.

Pakistan integrates cybercrime reporting into national police emergency helpline 15

Complaints regarding online fraud, data theft, and harassment will be automatically forwarded to relevant zones for immediate legal action.

Pakistan Power Limited orders 50 staff to relocate to Islamabad

The move aims to consolidate operations but faces internal pushback over high relocation costs and potential impacts on staff families.

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches online document attestation system

Applicants can register online to receive electronic certificates for educational, personal, legal, and commercial documents via email.

Pakistanis in South Africa face uncertainty as anti-migrant protests erupt

The community faces pressure following a mass exodus of migrants and a government ultimatum demanding that illegal foreigners leave the country.

Dalda Foundation Trust opens scholarship program for Pakistani students

The initiative provides financial aid and vocational training to students from across Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan government rejects neutral venue for talks with opposition

The government maintains that the Prime Minister's Office is the only appropriate site for negotiations as the state owns the premises.

Punjab Development Working Party approves Rs50.4 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road revision

The revised project includes the Thalian interchange construction cost as the administration seeks an inauguration date from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Pakistan establishes 48-member council to manage Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa under governor's rule

The move follows a two-month state of emergency aimed at restoring law and order and overseeing development projects in 12 districts.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Maulana Fazlur Rehman to combat terrorism

The Pakistan Peoples Party leader urged the religious figure to condemn militants while addressing the anniversary of the 2007 Karsaz tragedy.

Rana Sanaullah offers to waive K-P interim governance for PTI counterterrorism support

The federal government seeks a unified national strategy to combat terrorism, urging political parties to prioritise security over partisan differences.

NHA cuts hundreds of neem trees for Hub River Road widening

The road rehabilitation project aims to improve public infrastructure despite local environmental concerns regarding the removal of semi-mature trees.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prepares 206-measure action plan for provincial stability

The 100- to 180-day initiative targets infrastructure, public services, and economic stability across 27 government departments.

Lahore High Court strikes down PMDC rule on MDCAT question papers

The court also ordered the council to immediately upload the papers to its official application.

Pakistan to adopt water accounting and auditing to improve resource governance

The system involves recording inflows and consumption to help identify losses and provide reliable data for planning infrastructure projects like dams.

Opposition parties vow joint struggle against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governor's rule

Lawmakers demand constitutional supremacy and free elections as they threaten to resign from assemblies over the removal of the provincial government.

Pakistan reaffirms security commitment to Saudi Arabia following Riyadh airport attack

Pakistan pledged to fulfill its defense arrangement obligations and supported Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

Flour prices surge across multiple Pakistani cities as costs climb