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FO dismisses reports Pakistan declined China’s request for dialogue with Afghan Taliban

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FO dismisses reports Pakistan declined China’s request for dialogue with Afghan Taliban

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BEIJING/PESHAWAR/ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday dismissed reports that Pakistan had declined China’s push for...

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Tehran thanks Islamabad for extending ‘strong solidarity’ with Iranian govt, people facing US-Israeli aggression

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Tehran thanks Islamabad for extending ‘strong solidarity’ with Iranian govt, people facing US-Israeli aggression

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday thanked the government and people of Pakistan for extending their...

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At least 7 dead in roof collapse at Rahim Yar Khan shop

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At least 7 dead in roof collapse at Rahim Yar Khan shop

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RAHIM YAR KHAN: At least seven women died and several others were injured on Monday when the...

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Current account posts surplus of $479m in Feb

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Current account posts surplus of $479m in Feb

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KARACHI: The country’s current account has recorded a surplus of $479 million in February, leading to a...

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March fuel requirements ‘fully secured’, coverage available up to mid-April, committee told

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March fuel requirements ‘fully secured’, coverage available up to mid-April, committee told

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ISLAMABAD: A committee tasked with monitoring petrol prices was informed on Monday that Pakistan was “adequately positioned...

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Lahore court approves closure of NAB investigation against Maryam, Nawaz in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

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Lahore court approves closure of NAB investigation against Maryam, Nawaz in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

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LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday approved the closure of the investigation by the National Accountability Bureau...

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Punjab govt to take legal action against those involved in ‘malicious campaign’ over use of official jet

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Punjab govt to take legal action against those involved in ‘malicious campaign’ over use of official jet

mbasil March 15, 2026 0

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the provincial government has decided to take legal...

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President Zardari stresses ‘unity, political harmony’ in Karachi meeting with Naqvi, MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool

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President Zardari stresses ‘unity, political harmony’ in Karachi meeting with Naqvi, MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool

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President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)...

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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Lakki Marwat operation: ISPR

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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Lakki Marwat operation: ISPR

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LAKKI MARWAT: Security forces killed five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat...

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Islamabad airport to see 2-hour suspension of flight operations on March 17: PAA

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Islamabad airport to see 2-hour suspension of flight operations on March 17: PAA

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The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Sunday said flight operations at Islamabad airport will be suspended for...

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