Pakistan urges Taliban to take ‘verifiable action’ against terrorists at UN Security Council

Says India’s approach in Afghanistan driven by a single objective, which he described as ‘destabilising Pakistan’ Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressing the United Nation Security Council. PHOTO: X Pakistan called on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to take “verifiable and non-reversible action” against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory, as its…

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Saggian zone demands industrial status

Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has assured industrialists that their genuine issues would be addressed on a priority basis, particularly the demand to abolish conversion fees imposed by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) in Saggian Industrial Area. The assurance…

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Villa reach Europa League semis

MADRID: Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday, while Nottingham Forest held Porto 1-1 thanks to a comical own goal from Martim Fernandes. Freiburg also have one foot in the last four after beating Celta Vigo 3-0.Villa boss Unai Emery is aiming to…

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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts

Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met representatives of the Pakistan Business Council and industrial stakeholders, including Gatron Industries CEO Taimur Dawood, to discuss tariff rationalisation, export sustainability and manufacturing challenges, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday….

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Triple police shootouts leave five alleged criminals dead

Police encounter in Lahore. Photo: Express (file) GUJRANWALA: Five alleged robbers wanted in dozens of criminal cases were killed during three separate police encounters in Gujranwala’s Gakhar, Wahando and Garjakh areas, while seven of their accomplices managed to escape, police said on Sunday. City Police Officer (CPO) Dr Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan took immediate notice…

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PM Shehbaz to embark on official visit to China from May 23-26: DPM Dar

Says launch of IBI headquarters marks transformative milestone in Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Partnership Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: APP Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that PM Shehbaz Sharif would undertake an official visit to China from May 23-26, saying the visit would include a vibrant business-to-business forum aimed at further…

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