PM Shehbaz orders probe into non-functional early weather warning systems in G-B

Directs more effective pre-emptive strategy by this year to address illegal encroachments along river paths Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming monsoon season. PHOTO: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the non-functional early weather warning systems in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), expressing anger over their…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in local markets on Friday after a surge in the international bullion market. The price of gold per ounce rose by $30, reaching $4,753. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the…

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India declares Shopian seminary unlawful entity

ISLAMABAD: In a move further tightening its crackdown on religious and educational institutions in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Indian government has declared a famous seminary Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, located in the Imam Sahib area of Shopian district, as an “unlawful entity” under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),…

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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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Campus harassment fears alarm Senate panel

Absence of HEC chairman irked committee, which issued a summons, warned that warrants could be issued ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution expressed serious concern over the rise in sexual harassment cases in the country’s higher educational institutions. In its meeting on Wednesday, some committee members referred to the case of Fahmida Laghari, a…

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Celine Dion announces her return to stage

PARIS: Celine Dion, who was previously sidelined from performing due to a rare neurological disorder, has announced a series of concerts that will bring her back to the stage. Making good on rampant speculation, Dion is set to perform 10 concerts in Paris, according to an announcement shared Monday on social media in honor of…

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Sarfaraz named head coach for Bangladesh Test

Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month’s two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last…

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Punjab slashes jobs ahead of new budget

Nearly 150k posts abolished across province; 30k education posts already abolished RAWALPINDI: Amid an acute financial and economic crisis in Punjab, the provincial government has granted final approval to abolish nearly 150,000 vacant posts ranging from Grade 1 to 16 across all departments. Implementation has commenced, and all such positions will be eliminated before the…

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World leaders react with shock after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

US police detain suspect armed with shotgun, handgun and knives; charges due in federal court on Monday US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC on April 25, 2026….

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