KHYBER: The immigration computer system at the Torkham border has been restored, allowing pedestrian movement to Afghanistan to resume today. According to media reports, the immigration section reopened after completing the necessary repairs. However, only travellers with valid passports and visas will be permitted to cross. The Torkham route between the two countries that remained […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the same day this year. Astronomers predict this based on moon sighting calculations. Experts say the Shawwal moon will not be visible in Saudi Arabia on March 29. However, on March 30, the crescent will be clearly visible in Pakistan. Meteorologists confirm that the moon
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MINGORA: A police constable was killed and an assistant sub inspector was seriously injured in a firing during a search operation in the Fizagat area of Swat. The attacker was also killed in police retaliation. According to the police, police carried out a search operation to arrest proclaimed offender Ahmed Zeb. The accused opened fire
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PARACHINAR: The protest sit-in of residents against the prolonged closure of roads in the district headquarters Parachinar entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite Ramadan, a large number of citizens attended the protest sit-in. Chief Administrator of the sit-in Mussrat Hussain stated that the sit-in will not end until demands are met. The protesters were
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KHYBER: The key Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remains closed for passengers for the 28th consecutive day. The Torkham route between the two countries that remained closed for 26 days was reopened on March 19 for trade following a flag meeting between Pakistani and Afghanistan officials at zero point. It was decided in
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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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