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ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition representatives convened for a second round of discussions in Islamabad, seeking to address pressing political issues amid ongoing national challenges. The meeting, held in a conducive environment, aimed to lay...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Pakistan Navy for its successful anti-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, highlighting the strategic importance of maritime security in combating drug trafficking. According to Radio...

ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the critical role of physical and mental health in enabling individuals to contribute meaningfully to the progress of the nation. During a ceremony in Islamabad, he stressed the importance of priori...

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is spearheading efforts to bolster the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Pakistan by forging partnerships with international companies. The initiative aims to set up EV manufacturing units ...

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has expressed grave concerns over what it describes as India's activities involving extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings within Pakistan's borders. The issue, according to officials, extends beyond Pakistan, raisin...

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent police actions involving shelling and baton-charging of municipal representatives in Peshawar. The incident occurr...

ISLAMABAD: Authorities across the country are intensifying efforts to combat smuggling, with significant seizures reported over the past week. Government departments have recovered 720 cigarette stocks, over 450 cloth rolls, and 0.329 million liters o...