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Srinagar: Police in the Indian-administered Kashmir region carried out raids on book stores after the government banned 25 books, over what it called "exciting secessionism." The government accused the authors of the banned books - who include Booker ...

Islamabad: Amb. Waheed Ahmad, a former diplomat, has praised the recent trade deal between Pakistan and the United States, describing it as a development that alleviates concerns among Pakistani businessmen and exporters over potential US tariffs. The...

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistani exports reaching 2.7 billion dollars in the first month of the new fiscal year. In a statement, he said the country's exports have witnessed an increase of 17 ...

Lahore: The 67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, who was born in Hoshiarpur city of the East Punjab on July 22, 1914, is remembered for his extraordinary ...

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the need for coordinated, evidence-based, and actionable steps to restore cotton's central role in the national economy, strengthen global competitiveness, and improve farm...

Islamabad: Member National Assembly Sardar Ghulam Abbas and former member of the Lower House Raja Riaz called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Sardar Ghulam Abbas briefed the Prime Minister on the matters pertaining to his constitu...

Islamabad: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the importance of political stability, continuity of policies, and mutual cooperation as essential components for a bright future for Pakistan. He articulated these points at a sp...