Balochistan govt forms Ziarat attack inquiry commission

. QUETTA: The Balochistan government has formally established a high-level inquiry commission to probe the deadly terrorist attack in Ziarat that left 27 police personnel martyred. Formed under Section 3(1) of the Balochistan Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969, the panel is launching a comprehensive investigation into the assault on the police post guarding Pumping Station…

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PM vows stronger EU investment ties

A European Union business delegation calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the EU. The premier expressed the resolve during a meeting with a high-level EU trade and business delegation in the federal capital, according…

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Art Attack: Amna Butt

Large scale paintings, mixed media textures, bold strokes and the essence of expressionism is felt in Amna Butt’s work. Butt’s forte is recognised by impulsive pouring and dripping techniques-“unconsciousness is the womb to true art” as Amna likes to put it, a painter who creates from inner impulsions and spoils a canvas to say something…

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Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official, Fox News Digital reports

As a congresswoman, Gabbard had in particular expressed opposition to going to war against Iran Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard testifies before a US House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026. REUTERS US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending…

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President sees M-9 as ideal for EV infra

President Zardari addressing World Summit for social development in Doha Novemeber 4, 2025. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a meeting to review progress of various memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other cooperation initiatives between the Government of Sindh and Chinese companies, directing that the agreed projects be advanced expeditiously and any…

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Pakistan condemns demolition of century-old mosque in India’s Saharanpur

Foreign Office says demolition of 150-year-old mosque reflects broader campaign to erase Islamic heritage Foreign Office. Photo: File Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing it as a “reprehensible action” against a historic Islamic place of worship and calling on the international community to take immediate cognisance…

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Gohar reiterates call for Sept 27 ‘Justice March’ for Imran’s release at LHC lawyers’ convention

PTI chairman urges political parties, lawyers and public to unite for an independent judiciary and Election Commission Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan addresses a lawyers’ convention at the Lahore High Court on September 10, 2026. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday called on political parties, lawyers and…

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India dominate as Sri Lanka slip to 130-4

Sri Lanka trail India by 373 runs AFP August 25, 2026 1 min read India’s Prasidh Krishna (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka…

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CDF Munir reviews disaster preparedness

. RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he received a briefing on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and coordinated response arrangements for the ongoing monsoon season. The NDMA…

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Quetta-Turbat flight operation launched

The launch is hailed as a vital step toward ending years of travel isolation for the province Passengers queue at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi to obtain boarding passes for the inaugural flight to Turbat. Photo: NNI QUETTA: Years of travel isolation for Balochistan moved closer to an end on Thursday as Governor Jafar Khan…

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