Munir underscores disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination during NDMA visit

Reviews disaster response arrangements, assures full military support to civil authorities Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses participants during a briefing on disaster preparedness and monsoon response at the NDMA headquarters on Tuesday. Photo: ISPR Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday emphasised the importance of preparedness, effective…

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Arshad ‘Chaiwala’ seeks passport renewal

ISLAMABAD: Arshad Khan, popularly known as ‘Arshad Chaiwala’, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking the renewal of his passport. He completed his biometric verification ahead of filing a constitutional petition. His counsel Umar Ijaz said Khan’s CNIC had already been restored, yet the authorities had failed to renew his passport. Source link

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‘Soft image revival key to economic growth’

LCCI says policy consistency, regulatory relief needed to project positive global image LAHORE: Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a positive…

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Gohar seeks ‘conducive environment’ for talks

RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said meaningful negotiations with the government could only move forward if a conducive political environment was created. He said that simultaneous convictions of PTI workers and calls for dialogue sent conflicting signals. Speaking to the media after being stopped by police near the Dahgal checkpoint while…

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Robot tracks sperm whale conversations

. NEW YORK: Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices….

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All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship 2026 kicks off in Peshawar

Over 100 young players from across Pakistan compete in Under-15 category at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex PESHAWAR: The All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship 2026, organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports, commenced on Wednesday at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex in Peshawar. More than 100 male and female players from all four provinces, Islamabad,…

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Southampton reach Championship play-off final

LONDON: Shea Charles was Southampton’s hero as they reached the Championship play-off final with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at home to Middlesbrough on Tuesday. The teams were all square deep into the second half of extra-time when Charles’ 116th-minute curling cross from the right crept past a couple of defenders and deflected in off the…

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Rs640m to be spent on two Dasu schools

DASU: Wapda has awarded a contract worth Rs640 million for the construction of two government schools at Seo Village in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Project office, said a message received on Friday. As per the contract, both schools are to be completed in two years, and…

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Dar receives calls from EU, Qatar, regional counterparts as Pakistan drives US‑Iran truce

EU foreign policy chief and Qatar’s minister of state also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region…

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