Three cops martyred as police foil terrorist attack in Lower Dir: K-P police chief

Says terrorists suffered heavy losses during ‘search and strike’ combing operation KP IGP Zulfiqar Hameed addressing a press conference in Lower Dir District Police Office on July 16, 2026. Photo: Express Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed on Thursday said three police officials were martyred and several were injured as the force…

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Sharjeel Memon urges Fazlur Rehman to withdraw remarks on armed forces, martyrs

Says political parties may disagree with govts and institutions, but should avoid remarks hurting martyrs’ families Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon speaking at a press conference in Karachi. PHOTO: HANDOUT KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his recent remarks regarding Pakistan’s…

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Punjab Privileges law challenged in LHC over granting judicial powers to lawmakers

Petition also contends to strike down granting members of provincial assembly entitlement to official passports LAHORE: In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over the separation of powers and the limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court on Thursday was requested to strike down a provision of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab…

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SC seeks replies on Mahrang bail plea

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the prosecution and other respondents on the bail petitions filed by rights activists Dr Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch and Bebarg Baloch, and adjourned the hearing indefinitely. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the petitions. During the hearing, Justice Mazhar asked whether separate…

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Fuel supply chain under stress

OMCs set up infrastructure facilities like oil storages with capacity of 0.58 million tons for petrol and 0.88 million tons for high-speed diesel at various depots by the end of FY21. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fuel supply chain is again showing signs of stress as policy delays, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…

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FO urges restraint as US-Iran tensions continue, says diplomacy remains only path to peace

Responding to child sexual abuse case, says case was entirely a matter for the British authorities Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing. SCREENGRAB Pakistan on Thursday renewed its call for restraint amid continuing tensions involving the United States and Iran, warning that further escalation would undermine regional stability…

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SME clusters key to driving exports

Malik urges stronger institutional support, easier financing to unlock growth potential LAHORE: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need stronger institutional support, easier access to finance and technology-driven business clusters if they are to play a bigger role in exports, industrial growth and job creation, former SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Iftikhar Ali Malik…

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