Monsoon preparations begin in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Ahead of the monsoon season, the cleaning and desilting of Nullah Leh and 15 city drainage channels will be completed at a cost of Rs80 million. The operation is scheduled to begin on May 1 and will be finalised by June 15. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has initiated the contracting process for…

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UK envoy commends, supports Pakistan’s role in bringing US-Iran on negotiating table

FM Dar stresses importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. PHOTO: MoFA/ X British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported “Pakistan’s facilitative role in bringing the US and Iran to the negotiating table” during a meeting with Deputy Prime…

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“One year on, India failed to present evidence on Pahalgam attack’, says Tarar

Tarar further claims that ‘false flag operations have been part of India’s history’ Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday marked one year since what he described as the “Pahalgam false flag operation,” stating that India had failed to present evidence for…

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JI for united front against ‘failed system’

BATTAGRAM: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday called for a united movement against the prevailing system, saying districts like Battagram remained deprived of basic facilities despite contributing to national resources. Addressing a large public gathering titled “Haq Do Battagram Ko, Badal Do Nizam”, organised by JI, he said the district, which produces 120…

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Analysts praise Islamabad’s balancing act

Hosting talks at such level has already given Islamabad a great reputational lift ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between Iran and the United States. The fragile ceasefire between the two sides is due to expire, leaving almost no room for failure. Both sides had…

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FIR lodged over Rs6.6bn fraud involving benami accounts

Benami accounts used in massive tax evasion scam; bank officials, company directors named in FIR The Federal Investigation Agency has registered a first information report (FIR) against multiple individuals, including company directors and bank officials, over an alleged fraud involving more than Rs6.6 billion. According to the FIR, the accused allegedly opened benami bank accounts…

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PAA issues fresh NOTAM, extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until May 24

Restriction applies to planes operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights Branding for Air India is seen on an Airbus A350-900 at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 24, 2024.PHOTO: REUTERS The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Tuesday once again extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its…

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