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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MARDAN: Women’s University Mardan has suspended a security officer at Bakhshali Campus for allegedly harassing a female student. As per details, a student at the Women’s University Bakhshali Campus has accused a security officer of harassment. In response, the university administration suspended the officer and formed an inquiry committee for investigate the allegations. “Reference is
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PESHAWAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed admitted that terrorism is rising in the province, especially in southern districts. He warned of a possible further increase. He revealed that KP Police lacks 11,000 personnel. He urged repairs for police stations and posts. He also stressed the need for modern weapons and said
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PESHAWAR: The 28th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet will be held today (Tuesday). Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will chair the meeting. Provincial ministers, advisors, and special assistants are attending. The agenda of the meeting has also been released. As per the agenda, the provincial cabinet will approve the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Penal Code
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ISLAMABAD: The PTI-led opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aayeen-e-Pakistan, has announced a boycott of the Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting scheduled for today (Tuesday). The opposition alliance includes PTI, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M). Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), the second-largest opposition party, has yet to decide whether
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ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Panel on National Security will meet today at the Parliament to discuss the prevalent security situation in the country. The National Assembly spokesperson announced that the in-camera meeting of the parliamentary committee will take place on Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the National Assembly Hall. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq will chair the session.
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