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ACT Alliance Pakistan backs FBR crackdown on illegal cigarette trade

ISLAMABAD – ACT Alliance Pakistan has appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue for its recent actions against illegal cigarette trade, illegal cigarette manufacturing, non-duty-paid stock,…

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb calls for stronger mediation system to reduce court backlog

ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb on Monday stressed the need to strengthen the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in Pakistan, saying the…

Will Babar Azam return for Bangladesh Test after resuming net practice?

LAHORE – Pakistan national cricket team batter Babar Azam has resumed batting practice in the nets after recovering from discomfort in his left knee, increasing…

Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking

DHAKA – Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Bangladesh Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed in Dhaka, where both sides…

Pakistan Embassy in Stockholm marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

By Malik Shehzad STOCKHOLM – Pakistan Embassy in Stockholm on Saturday organized a commemorative event to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, attended by members…

Trump announces proposed three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump has announced a proposed three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting a temporary halt to fighting from…

Govt considers shifting BISP to provinces under 18th Amendment framework

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has started deliberations on a proposal to transfer the management of the Benazir Income Support Programme to provincial governments in…

Britney Spears leaves luxury rehab facility after brief treatment stay

American pop star Britney Spears reportedly spent several weeks at a luxury rehabilitation facility in the US following her recent arrest on suspicion of driving…

Sindh braces for extreme heat as temperatures may reach 49°C

KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heat alert for Sindh, warning that temperatures in several districts could soar to as high as…