Balochistan clinches overall title at 7th National Junior Karate Championship 2026

PESHAWAR: Balochistan emerged as the overall champion of the 7th National Junior (Male & Female) Karate Championship 2026, which concluded with a colorful closing ceremony in Peshawar after several days of intense competition among young karate athletes from across the country. In the women’s category, Balochistan secured the championship title by winning four gold medals….

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PM launches push for tech integration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a progress review meeting on sectoral reforms in Islamabad. photo: nni ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all ministries to ensure “meaningful expert consultation” for modern technologies’ integration across various sectors of the economy. Chairing a high-level review meeting on policy measures and reforms aimed at boosting investment…

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Oscar hopes for Pakistani films?

PUBLISHED April 19, 2026 LAHORE: It’s 1959, a black-and-white film about the suffering of fishermen in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) quietly crossed the ocean and landed on the Academy’s desk. The Day Shall Dawn, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and directed by AJ Kardar, was Pakistan’s very first submission for Oscar consideration. The film surrounded…

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Style 101: WANIYA by Mehr Azam

Waniya by Mehr Azam merges classic couture with modern, elegant, and chic touch to design unique and feminine attire for the modern woman. The brand’s design philosophy aims to make classy yet extravagant and lineal attire. The unique feature of Waniya by Mehr Azam comprises a visionary approach to proportions, unique colour palette and delineation….

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Govt raises levy on petrol, diesel

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) despite maintaining fuel prices at existing levels for another week instead of passing on the benefit of declining international oil prices to consumers. According to figures released by the Petroleum Division, the petroleum levy on HSD increased by Rs6.57 per…

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Style 101: Sadia Tariq Güzel

The Sadia Tariq label has developed a unique style of its own, reflecting its intricate embroideries, variety of fabrics, classic aesthetics and distinctive use of colours. This festive season Sadia Tariq has come up with yet another stunning collection, Güzel – that is dedicated to the beauty of women and the strong bond shared between…

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AIIB eyes road, power projects

Karachi?Hyderabad?Sukkur motorway to be completed in two years; $100?150m investment pipeline ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Konstantin Limitovskiy met Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari to discuss infrastructure and energy projects, according to an official statement on Wednesday. Abdul Aleem Khan said the…

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Thailand’s former PM Thaksin freed from prison

After 15 years in exile, Thaksin returned to Thailand in 2023 to serve an eight-year sentence Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacts following his release on parole after serving eight months of his one-year sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Thailand’s billionaire former ​premier Thaksin Shinawatra…

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