AJK SSP says JAAC ‘abducted’ 8 highway police personnel, vows ‘no leniency’ in response

Says they were abducted during election duty, warns of ‘decisive and the harshest possible action’ Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat speaking at a press conference. SCREENGRAB Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Thursday said the…

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Iran’s Araghchi slams France, other Western nations over human rights ‘hypocrisy’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday slammed the “blatant and embarrassing” hypocrisy of “countries like France” over their stance on human rights and international law. “Your backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral high ground you imagined you had,” he wrote…

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PM rebuffs ‘bribe’ jibe over laptop scheme

Launches National Youth Employment Policy Announces 35% quota for women in labour force Says laptops help youth YOUNG EXCELLENCE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents awards to high achievers at a ceremony marking International Youth Day in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equipping Pakistan’s youth with…

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Debt trail emerges in Mir Raza probe

KARACHI: Investigators probing the murder of Mir Raza have identified 10 people who allegedly lent him more than Rs50 million and have decided to question them as part of a new line of inquiry, sources said. According to investigative sources, Mir Raza had borrowed money from all 10 individuals whose names have been included in…

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Artist celebrates I-Day in unique style

RAWALPINDI: Everyone has their own way of celebrating Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, and local young artist Shahid Golden has adopted his own distinctive style. Near Commercial Market in Satellite Town, the local artist can be seen celebrating Independence Day in his own way amid the crowds. From 11am until midnight, the artist performs in Commercial…

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Over 317k workers seek jobs abroad

LAHORE: Poor economic and political conditions, repeated internet shutdowns, rising unemployment and inflation have driven over 317,000 Pakistanis to seek employment abroad, including doctors, software engineers, IT specialists, petroleum and mechanical engineers, paramedical staff and technicians. Thousands more are preparing to leave and are being forced to visit various government offices to complete the required…

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