NAB intensifies scrutiny of development projects, assets and recruitment in KP

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has reportedly stepped up its scrutiny of development projects, financial assets and recruitment practices associated with former provincial government officials, as part of efforts to examine the utilisation of public funds, transparency in administrative decisions and compliance with financial regulations. According to a report published by Minute […]

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Umar Rehman Malik calls for collective action to achieve a polio-free Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of World Polio Day, Umar Rehman Malik has called for renewed and coordinated national and international efforts to eradicate polio from Pakistan, stressing that every child deserves a healthy and secure future free from this preventable disease. He emphasized that achieving a polio-free Pakistan requires collective responsibility, sustained public […]

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UK, Pakistan explore avenues for stronger textile sector cooperation

Lahore: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott CMG OBE visited the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House on Saturday, accompanied by Ben Warrington, Head of the Lahore Office at the British High Commission, and Reema Salman, Outreach Lead at the British High Commission Lahore, for an interactive session with APTMA leadership and senior […]

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Ishaq Dar, Chinese premier discuss Pakistan-China strategic ties on SCO sidelines

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held an informal meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dushanbe this week, reaffirming the importance of Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership amid evolving regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a banquet dinner hosted in honour of heads of delegations […]

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Alberta votes to remain in Canada, handing Carney a boost amid separatist push

Ottawa: Residents of Alberta this week voted to remain part of Canada in the province’s first-ever separation referendum, delivering a political boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney as he seeks to strengthen national unity amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States. CBC News, Canada’s public broadcaster, projected the outcome late Monday after approximately […]

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Aseefa Bhutto urges youth to reject extremism, hatred on 19th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari this week urged Pakistan’s youth to resist extremism, reject intolerance and never allow anyone to exploit their faith, frustration or aspirations to promote hatred and violence, saying the sacrifices of the Karsaz tragedy must inspire a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Pakistan. In her message on the 19th […]

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Italy clinches EU deal to shield households and businesses from soaring energy costs

Newswire Rome: Italy has reached an agreement with the European Union on measures aimed at limiting the impact of soaring natural gas prices on electricity costs for households and businesses, marking a step forward in the government’s efforts to ease the energy burden on consumers and protect industrial competitiveness. The agreement, announced by the office […]

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Macron hits back at Trump over France riots, rejects claims linking unrest to migration

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week sharply criticised foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, for spreading what he described as “stupid comments” and misinformation about the wave of protests and riots sweeping France, firmly rejecting claims that migrants and Islamists were responsible for the unrest. Macron’s remarks came amid escalating political tensions over […]

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Dar joins foreign ministers of Italy, France, Germany, UK in meeting with Erdoğan in Istanbul

Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday conveyed greetings from Pakistan’s top leadership to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reaffirming the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. Dar conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces […]

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Pakistan, Canada medical colleges sign MoU for cooperation in education, training

Ottawa: The High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa on Friday hosted a ceremony to welcome visiting delegations from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). During the visit, CPSP and RCPSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in […]

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