Dar, UN chief discuss regional conflicts, UN reform in New York

Discussions also cover Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach, multilateral cooperation, and regional stability efforts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York on the sidelines of the UN Security Council Open…

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SC issues guidelines for drafting civil pleadings

Order directs circulation to district judiciary, bar to ensure uniform compliance ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued detailed guidelines for drafting pleadings before trial courts in civil cases to promote uniformity, improve the quality of pleadings, and facilitate the efficient administration of civil justice. In a 26-page judgment authored by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan in…

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PM Shehbaz, President Zardari and Field Marshal Munir urge compassion, solidarity on Eidul Azha

Leaders say Eidul Azha reflects obedience, sacrifice and sincerity shown by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), President Asif Ali Zardari (C), CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings of Eidul Azha…

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Freelancer exports cross $950 million

KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year despite multiple local and global challenges. During the period from July 2025 to April 2026, Pakistani freelancers outperformed freelancers from India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries. According to the State…

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Climate Minister Malik cautions against weaponisation of water at global conference in Dushanbe

Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik addresses the Fourth High-Level International Conference on Water for Sustainable Development in Dushanbe on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik on Tuesday warned that India’s reported move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance could set a dangerous precedent for downstream countries across the world, cautioning that the…

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MQM-P demands release of Gul Plaza inquiry report

. KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senior leader Dr Farooq Sattar has approached the Sindh Information Commission seeking the release of the inquiry report and related official records of the Gul Plaza tragedy. Accompanied by Advocate Moshir Tariq Mansoor, Dr Sattar submitted an application to the commission requesting complete access to the inquiry commission’s report…

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Anmol’s hospital transfer put on hold

Security concerns and stable medical condition prompt jail authorities to postpone SIUT visit KARACHI: The planned transfer of alleged ‘Cocaine Queen’ Anmol alias Pinky to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) for medical examination was postponed at the last moment on Tuesday, jail authorities confirmed. According to officials, Pinky complained of kidney-related discomfort,…

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Reports of anti-CM PTI bloc in K-P rejected

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan on Tuesday dismissed reports of PTI MPAs forming a group against Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, terming them “fabricated and baseless”. The statement came in response to media reports claiming that around 50 PTI MPAs had formed a bloc against the chief minister over dissatisfaction with his performance. Reports also…

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Prince Rahim wraps up Pakistan visit after high-level engagements with political leaders

During his visit, Prince Rahim expressed desire to continue cooperation in various human development initiatives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, departed Pakistan on Tuesday after concluding his seven-day official visit, during which he held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation between the country and the Aga…

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Buyers allege cattle market extortion

LAHORE: With Eidul Azha around the corner, complaints of overcharging and extortion in Lahore’s cattle markets have mounted, with citizens and livestock traders saying they have been left at the mercy of contractors operating with impunity. From Shahpur Kanjran – Punjab’s largest permanent cattle market – to temporary sale points established across the city, buyers…

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