Pakistan
Larkana Police arrest nine in operations against criminal elements
Police in Larkana have detained nine suspects during actions targeting criminal activity.
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Pakistan
Punjab ramps up anti-smog drive as Lahore AQI hits 158
The Punjab government has intensified coordinated enforcement and monitoring operations against pollution sources, The Nation reports.
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Politics
Modi and Trump discuss trade and defence as Indian minister visits US
The leaders agreed to maintain close engagement as India’s trade minister holds talks aimed at securing an interim bilateral deal.
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Pakistan
Quetta dialogue pushes for stronger counterterrorism laws
A policy meeting in Balochistan has called for reinforced legislation and oversight to combat terrorism.
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Pakistan
Three Pakistani sailors killed in pirate attack on tanker off Somalia
Puntland forces have freed a hijacked oil tanker after five crew, including three Pakistanis, were killed by pirates.
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Pakistan
Defence Minister says Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia against threats
Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that an enemy of Saudi Arabia is an enemy of Pakistan.
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Pakistan
Punjab launches 33 mobile police stations offering FIR registration
Dawn reports the new units will provide 14 services, with six dedicated to addressing women's issues.
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Pakistan
Security forces kill three militants in North Waziristan operation
Forces also foil a bid to intercept a ration truck and recover arms, state media reports.
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Pakistan
MQM-P renews call for new province in Sindh
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has reiterated its demand for a new province as constitutional talks proceed.
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Pakistan
Pakistani special forces join multinational training drill in Uzbekistan
State media says the 'Eternal Brotherhood-5' exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and professional skills among forces.
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Security
Security forces kill 30 terrorists in KP intelligence operations
The military's media wing says 30 militants were killed in multiple intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Pakistan
US lawmakers praise Punjab's brick-kiln modernisation initiative
A US congressional group says Punjab's reforms could be a pilot for ending bonded labour.
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Pakistan
Friendly Country Signs MoU for JF-17 Thunder After Dubai Airshow
Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet attracted significant interest at the Dubai Airshow 2025, reports The News.
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Pakistan
27th Amendment gives constitutional cases to Federal Constitutional Court
The law minister said the amendment has vested authority for constitutional matters in the FCC.
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Politics
Show-cause notices issued to minister, SAPM over Punjab by-poll code violation
The News reports action taken against the federal minister for power and a PM's aide.
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Pakistan
Court rules High Court cannot rule on merits after declaring petition non-maintainable
A constitutional court has stated that a High Court cannot decide a dispute after ruling a petition inadmissible.
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Pakistan
FDA City security to be modernised, says Faisalabad development chief
The director general of the Faisalabad Development Authority says a plan is in place to upgrade the area's security.
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Pakistan
Rupee edges up by one paisa against US dollar in interbank
The Pakistani rupee appreciated marginally in trading on Wednesday, closing at Rs 277.11.
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