Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday to remember 1931 massacre as security clampdowns persist in IIOJK

The day recalls when, under Maharaja Hari Singh, the Muslim-majority population faced severe religious discrimination Kashmir Martyrs’ Day will be observed on Monday (July 13) to honour the 22 Kashmiri Muslims massacred by Dogra monarchy forces in 1931, a historic event that remains an indelible symbol of resistance after worshippers laid down their lives in…

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PTI slams fuel price hike, wheat crisis

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday blasted the government over the latest increase in petroleum prices, denouncing it as “economic terrorism”. The party also announced a boycott of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, demanded a judicial probe into the alleged wheat shortage while calling for the immediate release and medical treatment of jailed…

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Pakistan, Bangladesh to ease food trade

KARACHI: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed at the government level to facilitate trade activities in food items between the two countries, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expected to be signed soon. The decision was made during a meeting at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Industries on the occasion of a visit by a Pakistani delegation led…

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Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU on family affairs and social protection

In separate press briefing, Tarar says hosting OIC women’s conference a distinct honour for Pakistan Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Turkish Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of family affairs, social services and social protection. SCREENGRAB Pakistan and Turkiye signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

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PSX snaps winning streak, loses 3,130 points

KARACHI: The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) snapped its winning streak during the outgoing week, closing at 182,242 after shedding 3,130 points, or 1.69% week-on-week, as US-Iran tensions and the announcement of ending the ceasefire triggered a sharp sell-off. On a day-on-day basis, the PSX commenced the week with a positive session…

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