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Heavy Rain, Hailstorm Hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Heavy rain and a strong hailstorm hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the early hours of Monday, bringing down trees and prompting authorities to declare a rain emergency amid concerns over water accumulation in low-lying areas.
The intense…
Pakistan, IMF to Begin Formal Talks on Economic Review
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin formal talks on Monday, with discussions expected to focus on fiscal performance, taxation, the energy sector, foreign exchange reserves and structural reforms.
Pakistani…
Pakistan Lodges Two Demarches With Afghanistan Amid Rising Border Tensions
Pakistan has lodged two diplomatic protests with Afghanistan within four days over escalating border tensions, alleged cross-border infiltration and the use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups seeking to carry out suicide attacks inside…
Over 71 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations in 96 Hours: ISPR
More than 71 terrorists have been killed in Operation Shaban and other counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan over the past 96 hours, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the…
Pakistan Navy’s New Hangor Submarine Fires Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Pakistan Navy’s newly inducted submarine PNS/M Hangor has successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the North Arabian Sea, accurately engaging a designated long-range target with an anti-ship cruise missile, the military’s…
Damage Safe City Camera, Face Rs2m Fine
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance allowing authorities to impose fines of up to Rs2 million per camera or piece of infrastructure for damaging Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance system.
The Islamabad…
Two Rescuers Killed in DI Khan Ambulance Attack After Blast
Two rescue workers were killed after terrorists opened fire on an ambulance transporting people wounded in a suspected suicide bombing in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda area, security sources said, in a second deadly incident linked to…
Shehbaz Warns India Against Diverting Pakistan’s Indus Waters
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of the Indus River system would be treated as an “act of war”, as he criticised India’s unilateral action concerning the Indus Waters…
Govt Says Protesters Will Not Be Allowed to Enter Islamabad
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said the government has taken a policy decision not to allow protesters to enter Islamabad, as tensions continue with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over its protest…
Terrorism From Afghanistan Threatens Regional Stability: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said lasting peace and development in the region cannot be achieved until the threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan is eliminated.
Addressing the 27th Meeting of the Council…