BEIJING/NEW DELHI: Grand flag hoisting ceremonies were held at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing and the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi to mark Pakistan Day. At the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi hoisted the national flag as the national anthem played in the background. Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister […]
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that the government’s policy on solar energy remains unchanged, emphasising its commitment to renewable energy promotion. Chairing a review meeting on the power sector, the premier stated that a comprehensive strategy is being developed to reduce electricity tariffs, with an official announcement expected soon. He directed authorities to
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ISLAMABAD: New Zealand’s pacers dominated the game, leading the hosts to a convincing 115-run victory over Pakistan in the fourth T20I on Sunday. The Black Caps set a daunting 221-run target, but Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure, getting bowled out for just 105 runs in the 17th over. Pakistan got off to a disastrous
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ISLAMABAD: Nine days are left now for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan. The government has given a deadline for illegal foreigners and Afghan citizen card holders to leave the country by 31st March. Authorities have assured that the repatriation process will be conducted fairly and humanely, with food and healthcare
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday asserted that Pakistan has achieved economic stability through relentless efforts, while institutional reforms and systemic rectifications are in progress to ensure long-term national progress. In his Pakistan Day message, the Prime Minister honoured the country’s founding leaders, emphasising the historic Lahore Resolution of 1940, which paved the way
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RIYADH: The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) had previously announced its Ramazan operational plan, which included 1.6 million seats and 3,400 trips. To handle the increased number of Umrah pilgrims during the last 10 days of Ramazan, an additional 130 daily trips were introduced. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Haramain High Speed Railway enhanced
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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at Bay Oval on Sunday. Playing XIs Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
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QUETTA: Four police personnel were martyred in a gun attack in Noshki district, approximately 170 km from the provincial capital, on Saturday night. According to officials, unidentified assailants ambushed a patrolling police mobile in the Gharibabad area, killing all four officers on board. The attackers, riding motorbikes, opened fire from both sides using automatic weapons.
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NIAMEY: The government of Niger has declared three days of national mourning following a deadly attack on a mosque in the Fambita quarter of Kokorou, where 44 civilians were killed by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) terrorists. According to the interior ministry, the attack took place in the afternoon as worshippers gathered
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ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today (Sunday) with a renewed pledge to strive for the country’s progress, stability, and unity. The day marks the historic Lahore Resolution of March 23, 1940, which laid the foundation for a separate homeland for South Asian Muslims. The celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal
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