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International

Trump says Iran unrest may be easing

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he has been informed that killings linked to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests are easing and that there is currently no plan for large-scale executions, even as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain elevated. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had received the information from […]

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Pakistan

Four peace committee members shot dead in Bannu

BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee were killed on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said. According to officials, the victims were returning from a jirga in the Gulbadeen Lundai area when they were ambushed. Their bodies were shifted to […]

immigration
Pakistan

Pakistan, UAE agree on pre-immigration clearance for travellers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to sign a pre-immigration clearance agreement that will allow UAE-bound passengers to complete immigration formalities in Pakistan and exit airports in the Gulf country directly, similar to domestic travellers. The development came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and […]

Shab-e-Meraj
Education

Sindh announces Shab-e-Meraj holiday for schools on Jan 17

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday for all educational institutions across the province on the occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The notification said that both government and private schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on January 17. […]

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Pakistan

Govt withdraws ordinance following PPP walkout in NA

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, following a walkout by the Pakistan Peoples Party from the National Assembly, which raised serious objections over the ordinance’s legality and procedure. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the president has been advised, […]