Pakistani documentary ‘The Emergency Exit’ wins Spirit of Doc Lab award in Kathmandu

Filmmakers Mahnoor Batool, Shahnawaz Khan’s documentary portrays life in Parachinar and other conflict-hit areas Pakistani filmmakers Mahnoor Batool and Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan’s The Emergency Exit secured the “Spirit of Doc Lab” award at the Kathmandu Doc Lab. Having the prestige of being the only Pakistani film to earn an award this year at the festival….

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Naqvi assures foolproof security for US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad

Interior minister meets US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker, discusses arrangements for high-level talks Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday of foolproof security ahead of the arrival of high-level foreign delegations in Islamabad…

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Root returns to ODI top 10

Joe Root’s prolific run against India lifts him back into the ICC ODI top 10 after a five-year absence. Photo: AFP/FILE England batter Joe Root has re-entered the top 10 of the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since 2020 after an outstanding performance in the recently concluded three-match series against India….

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Bilawal warns of withdrawing support to PML-N-led govt until ‘grievances addressed’

Says PPP’s position regarding provinces is very clear, if there is consensus, a province should be formed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a press conference at the Parliament House in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday ruled out support for the government’s proposed legislation in the Senate…

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Illegal migration to Europe drops by 64%

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has achieved a 64 per cent reduction in illegal migration towards Europe and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further strengthening measures against human smuggling and unlawful migration. He made these remarks during separate meetings with Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Susanne Raab…

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Auto parts makers highlight constraints

LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s auto parts industry, describing it as a key contributor to industrial development, employment generation and import substitution, according to a statement on Monday. PAAPAM Chairman Usman Malik said the local auto parts industry has invested billions…

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