PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has decided to reclaim unused government lands given to industries. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister and attended by cabinet members, chief secretary, additional chief secretary, administrative secretaries, and other officials. They reviewed the lease policy for various government lands […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr and Spring vocations for Islamabad Capital Territory’s schools. The federal government had announced a three-day holiday on account of the Eid ul Fitr. According to the notification, Eid holidays and spring break will be observed from 31-03-2025 to 4-04-25 in all the schools
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PESHAWAR: Afghan refugees, both documented and undocumented, residing in Pakistan have only 12 days left to Pakistan as the March 31 deadline approaches. Earlier this month, the government gave a last warning to all Afghan immigrants in the country including those carrying Proof of Registration (POR) cards, to leave voluntarily before a March 31 deadline.
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RIYADH: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif called on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah and discussed means of further strengthening trade, enhancing partnerships in key sectors and facilitating greater economic collaboration. “We had a most productive discussion on ways to further strengthen Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties in trade, investment, energy & security,” Prime Minister
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BANNU: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have repulsed a terrorist attack on Kangar Pull police post, in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attack happened late at night when unidentified militants opened fire on police check post using small and heavy arms. The police effectively retaliated, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire that lasted for
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays on Wednesday. As per the notification issued by the cabinet division, the holidays will be from March 31 to April 2. The federal government has announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, according to the notification, the holidays will be from March 31 to April 2. According to the Meteorological Department,
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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government extended the curfew to two more districts on Wednesday. The decision follows a surge in militant attacks. On Tuesday, authorities imposed a curfew in parts of Lower and Upper Waziristan. On Wednesday, officials extended it to North Waziristan and Tank. The curfew will remain in place from 6 am to
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KHYBER: Pakistan and Afghan security forces are set to decide on reopening the Torkham trade crossing after a flag meeting at Zero Point today. The Afghan Jirga has convinced top Afghan officials to honour the joint decision of both countries’ Jirgas and abolish controversial constructions near the Pakistani border that forced the closure of the
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia today (Wednesday). He will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss trade and economic cooperation. The visit, from March 19-22, aims to strengthen ties, boost investment, and expand partnerships. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long enjoyed close diplomatic,
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will restart the Jaffar Express train service today (Tuesday), a week after separatist militants hijacked it in Balochistan’s Bolan area. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi announced the resumption yesterday. On March 11, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) fighters bombed a railway track and attacked the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express. Over 400 passengers were on board when
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