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Dhaka: Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in self-exile in India. According to Kashmir Media Service, the warrant was issued by the tribunal's chai...

Islamabad: A high-level meeting between Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and a delegation from the Population Council, led by its President Dr. Rana Hajjeh, focused on addressing the challenges stemming from the nation's rapid populati...

Lahore: The Punjab Police experienced a record number of promotions in 2024, with over 4,500 officers and personnel advancing to higher ranks. According to Punjab Police, this wave of promotions included 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) p...

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a comprehensive legal crackdown on human trafficking networks across Pakistan, emphasizing the need to set a strong precedent. During a meeting held in Islamabad to review progress on anti-traffick...

Islamabad: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, led a session of the committee at the Parliament House in Islamabad. The meeting focused on reviewing financial policies and deliberating on key e...

Islamabad: The Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety held its sixth meeting on Saturday, focusing on enhancing social protection systems throughout Pakistan. Chaired by Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, the committee reviewed ongoing initia...

New Delhi: The recent demolition of the historic Mubarak Manzil, commonly referred to as Aurangzeb's 'haveli' in Agra, has drawn widespread criticism, including from prominent historian William Dalrymple. The 17th-century structure, recognized for its...