Bilawal to meet PM Shehbaz over AJK situation, seeks dialogue-based solution

Says political issues in AJK should be resolved through dialogue, parliamentary processes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying he would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter and seek a resolution through dialogue. “I will…

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Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom

Salman Ali Agha enjoys batting at number three for Karachi Kings in the PSL. KARACHI: Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In…

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PPP set to form G-B govt as Bilawal hails PM’s support

PPP chairman Bilwal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a rally in Shigar. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement regarding the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and expressed his gratitude, as the PPP moved closer to forming the administration in the region. The prime minister…

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IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya set to link up with Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Thursday; Suryakumar Yadav doubtful for RCB game | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on Thursday for their fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. The all-rounder didn’t travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad later.It is reliably learnt that…

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Population may hit 390m by 2050

ISLAMABAD: In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market looking for jobs that is more than the existing total population, reveals an official report launched on Tuesday. Even in the case of using contraceptive methods to…

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When tax zealotry chokes export growth

Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added garments sector has long been regarded as the country’s most promising engine for export growth. It combines labour intensity with high value addition, links backward industries such as spinning and weaving with global markets, and has…

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FDA fluoride ban proposal stuns dentists and scientists amid health concerns

FDA cites potential links between fluoride and altered gut bacteria, thyroid issues, and reduced IQ. Listen to article HEALTH: A long-standing dental treatment aimed at preventing cavities in children may soon disappear from the US market, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves to eliminate fluoride supplements over safety concerns. The agency announced on May 13…

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Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative

White paper frames national control of AI as key to security, governance and economic development BEIJING: The Pakistani Embassy in China joined the launch of a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) white paper at the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Friday, alongside partners from China, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Kazakhstan. The document defines sovereign…

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