Three civilians killed in Bajaur in Afghan Taliban’s unprovoked shelling across border: security sources

Pakistan Army responded immediately, destroyed the gun position firing from across the border An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Picture taken with a…

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Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing

ISLAMABAD: Seeking to maintain the backing of a crucial coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss and ease his party’s reservations about the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting came after the PPP chairman reportedly indicated that he would not speak during the ongoing budget…

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Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

European foreign ministers meet as Kyiv pushes for stronger role in ending the four-year war EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to media during an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus. PHOTO: Reuters Russia will not get to choose who ​represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow…

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Senate panel flags security concerns

Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6% ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Thursday reviewed conviction rates in human rights-related cases across provinces, alongside broader concerns over justice delivery, security and gender inequality in Pakistan. The meeting, chaired by Senator Samina Zehri, was briefed by…

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Govt fails to vaccinate street dogs in Punjab

Stray dogs wandering the city expose rising negligence by authorities, putting public safety and workers at risk. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express Despite official orders banning the practice, stray dog culling is still being carried out in Punjab, where a rising population of around 2.5 million stray dogs and a lack of timely vaccination have led to…

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Style Anatomy: Rida Qaiser Mirza

Rida Qaiser Mirza is an entrepreneur, model and a fashion influencer who started her career five years ago with a clothing brand- Seventeen by Rida and later ventured in the world of blogging and modelling. “It has been a long journey but a very satisfying journey and every single bit of it is worth it”-…

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