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Counting of votes is underway after polling for bye-election in NA-148 Multan-1 concluded today at 5:00 pm. Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani had vacated the seat after his election as Senator. Source: Radio Pakistan

Japanese Ambassador in Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today. During meeting, both discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. They reviewed exchange of cultural and academic delegations be...

A three-day tech summit, showcasing academic and practical skills in computer science, engineering, applied sciences, and media, was concluded in Islamabad today. The summit was, organized by COMSATS University Islamabad in partnership with Metrix P...

Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called for an immediate halt to the conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State, where recent clashes in Buthidaung township have led to the displacement of tens of thousands, predominantly Rohingya ci...

Lahore, Last night, the first flight carrying 180 Pakistanis, including 140 students, from Kyrgyzstan landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport. The group was welcomed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials, marking a signific...

Islamabad, The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has awarded the National Commission for Human Rights of Pakistan (NCHR) the prestigious A-status accreditation. This recognition marks a significant achievement for Pakistan...

Karachi, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori, alongside renowned American businessman Tanveer Ahmed, revealed plans to broaden the scope of information technology (IT) initiatives from Hyderabad to other cities. This announcement was made during their v...