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PM Shehbaz directs immediate property confiscation of all human trafficking groups

Says Foreign Office should contact relevant countries to expedite extradition of Pakistanis running human trafficking operations abroad.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:41pm

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WHO chief urges Israel to release Kamal Adwan Hospital director

Israeli finance minister says Nablus, Jenin should look like Jabalia as Gaza toll reaches 45,854.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 05:53pm

Pak-China trade suspended as protest on KKH against power outages in Hunza continue

Trucks carrying goods from China stuck at dry port, while Pakistani trucks to transport goods within country stranded within Hunza, says official.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:58pm

Differences inevitable in coalition govts, but that doesn’t indicate a problem: Iqbal

Says two major political parties in country have their distinct ideologies but one vision, so they have consensus.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:50pm

Verdict against Imran, Bushra in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case postponed yet again to Jan 13

Case adjourned due to Judge Nasir Javed Rana being on leave.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 01:33pm

Shan Masood keeps South Africa at bay as Pakistan continue fight in second Test

Pakistan defy hosts for 312 for three at lunch at final Test at Newlands.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:23pm

Indian Maoist roadside bomb kills nine troops

Police chief says 8 security forces and driver killed after vehicle came in contact with landmine.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:38pm

Tag Heuer replaces Rolex as official timekeeper of F1

Move part of 10-year partnership with French luxury giant LVMH, sport announcement says.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:03pm

Two policemen martyred in Lakki Marwat: official

Police say heavy contingent of law enforcement officers launched search operation to apprehend attackers.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 02:14pm

KP govt holds Kurram peace accord signatories accountable

Asks signatories to hand over the perpetrators involved in attack against DC Javedullah Mehsud.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 04:39pm

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4 dead, 32 injured as bus targeted in blast in Balochistan’s Turbat: police

Officials say investigation is under way to determine nature of blast and that Quetta SSP Zohaib Mohsin was also injured in the blast with four of his family members.

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Pakistan tops world in economic losses due to internet shutdowns

Report claims online disruptions had $1.62bn financial impact in 2024.

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OPINION

Foreign policy dilemmas

Pakistan has to meet challenges in an unstable global environment and fraught regional setting.

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THOUGH electoral transparency and justice are essential for the health of any democracy, the relevant quarters in...

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The Globes kick off a marathon awards season in Hollywood that culminates with the Academy Awards in March.

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