25 terrorists neutralised in Bannu operation

MIRANSHAH/ QUETTA: In a joint operation, law enforcement agencies (LEAs), security forces and members of local militias neutralized at least twenty-five terrorists including a commander belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Bannu. A policeman and a volunteer were martyred, while five people including a child, sustained injuries during the operation. The K-P police,…

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Pakistan, WHO launch national drive to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030

Govt launches nationwide Hepatitis C drive focused on screening, prevention and free treatment The Ministry of National Health Services, in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday launched the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme aimed at eliminating the disease by 2030. Under the initiative, Pakistan has set a target of reaching 1.6…

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OGDC engages Balochistan to utilise Zin gas

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has continued to accelerate efforts to unlock value from its stranded and low British-thermal-unit (BTU) gas resources, with a renewed focus on fast-tracking production from challenging assets such as the Zin Gas Field. As part of this strategy, OGDC is actively engaging with the government of Balochistan to…

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SC returns 27th Amendment plea

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the Lahore Bar Association’s (LBA) petition challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the subsequent transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to different high courts. It is learnt that the Supreme Court registrar’s office returned the petition to the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) without issuing a written order….

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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe

LONDON: Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmannwhile working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller for the duration of the tournament. In the lead-up to Germany’s opener against…

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Blundell, Phillips lead NZ recovery

England’s Sonny Baker (3rd L), celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. Photo: AFP LONDON: Tom Blundell hit New Zealand’s first fifty of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought back against England on an intriguing opening day of the second Test at the Oval on Wednesday. The…

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Supreme Court, FCC at odds over wedlock policy

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have expressed conflicting views on the government’s wedlock policy. The SC has held that the policy creates a legitimate expectation for married civil servants that they will be accommodated, rather than being subjected to arbitrary deviation from the policy without any rhyme or…

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FM Dar, EU’s Kallas welcome progress in US-Iran talks, hope for lasting agreement

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas holds meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative/Vice President…

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