CM Afridi issues directives to apprehend Maulana Idrees’ killers, expresses concern over law and order

Says all available resources will be utilised to bring those involved in the incident to justice K-P CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: Screengrab Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday expressed deep concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the province and said that strict directives had been issued to relevant authorities to apprehend…

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Iran thanks Pakistan for repatriating nationals from seized vessels, praises diplomatic support

FM Dar and Araghchi exchange views on recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Iran thanked Pakistan on Thursday for facilitating the repatriation of its nationals from seized vessels while also appreciating the latter’s diplomatic and humanitarian support amid the negotiation process with the United States….

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PM launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme

Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a ceremony in Gilgit marking the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of several development projects. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed that a 100-megawatt solar project be completed by mid next year while inaugurating and…

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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again

ISLAMABAD: Amid fears of a return to countrywide electricity load-shedding during the summer season, Pakistan has again moved to arrange two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for power generation as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the Iran-US war. State-run Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) floated a tender, to be opened on May…

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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief

Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made To cover losses, successive governments have increased electricity prices and imposed a Rs3.23 per unit surcharge to service debts taken for power distribution companies, pushing energy prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file…

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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief

Pakistan’s cyber ‘Shaheens’ destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu addressing a ceremony on the occasion of completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq at Air Headquarters in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Thursday…

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PMDC registrar faces misconduct allegations

Registrar allegedly secured council approval for fee increases by concealing key facts ISLAMABAD: Serious allegations have surfaced against the registrar of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), including claims of illegally increasing lawyers’ fees by up to 100%, violating the PMDC Act 2022, and unlawfully presiding over judicial proceedings. PMDC director legal has written…

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Imran’s counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

Imran Khan. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar on Wednesday filed a miscellaneous petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking adjournment of the main appeal hearing against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case. The counsel has also sought permission to meet his…

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