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Pakistan announces five-day pause in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq ahead of Eid
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a temporary five-day pause in its military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, targeting militants in Afghanistan ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
In a statement…
Pakistan Day parade cancelled amid austerity measures over Gulf crisis
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday announced that it would not hold the annual Pakistan Day parade and related ceremonial events this year due to austerity measures linked to the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Pakistan Day,…
Pakistani tanker sails near Iranian coast to cross Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
ABU DHABI: A Pakistani-flagged tanker has become the latest vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coastline, signalling a possible shift in how ships navigate the world’s most critical oil…
Russia offers discounted oil to Pakistan amid global energy crisis
ISLAMABAD: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev on Tuesday said Moscow is ready to supply discounted oil to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to take advantage of the opportunity.
Addressing a press conference in the federal…
PM assigns IB to monitor implementation of national austerity plan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) with monitoring the implementation of the government’s national austerity plan across state institutions.
According to a notification issued by…
PM directs early disbursement of salaries and pensions ahead of Eid
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed federal government departments to release March salaries and pensions ahead of Eid ul Fitr to facilitate public servants before the festival.
According to a statement…
Federal Constabulary to be deployed in Balochistan in phases
QUETTA: The federal and provincial governments have decided to deploy the Federal Constabulary in Balochistan in phases to strengthen law and order in the province.
The decision was taken during a meeting at the Chief…
Court approves closure of Chaudhry Sugar Mills probe against Nawaz, Maryam
LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Monday approved the closure of the investigation in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The decision was…
Security forces intercept Afghan Taliban drones, ISPR says
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations said Pakistan’s security forces intercepted rudimentary drones launched by the Taliban, preventing them from reaching their intended targets.
According to the military’s media wing,…
Nadra says digital ID cards carry same legal status as physical CNIC
ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority said citizens using digital identity cards should not be required to produce physical copies, warning institutions against refusing to accept the digital version of the…