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PM Shehbaz, Turkish Interior Minister discuss enhanced cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, and disaster management

ISLAMABAD: Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, currently on an official visit to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the Turkish Minister and his delegation, noting that the visit […]

Mahan Air
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Iran’s Mahan air launches direct flight operations to Islamabad

Islamabad: Iranian airline Mahan Air has officially launched its direct flight operations to Islamabad, marking a new chapter in air connectivity between Pakistan and Iran. The inaugural Mahan Air flight arrived in Islamabad from Tehran with 97 passengers on board. Upon arrival, Chief Operating Officer of Islamabad International Airport, Aftab […]

passport
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Pakistan rejects Indian media claim about passport clause

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly rejected Indian media reports claiming that the “not valid for Israel” clause had been removed from Pakistani passports, terming the allegations “false and misleading propaganda.” According to the Foreign Office, no modification has been made to Pakistan’s passport policy, and the Israel-specific restriction remains printed […]

ECP
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ECP expresses concern over prolonged delay in Islamabad LG Polls

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held an important meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to review the status of the long-delayed Islamabad local government elections. The meeting was attended by the members of the Election Commission, the Secretary ECP, and other senior officers. […]

Azam Swati
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Azam Swati acquitted in controversial tweets cases

ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Senator Azam Swati in two cases related to controversial tweets against the military leadership. The cases were initially registered by the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing in November 2022, after Swati was arrested […]

PIA
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PIA engineers’ protest grounds dozens of flights across Pakistan

KARACHI: Flight operations of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remained severely disrupted for a second consecutive day on Tuesday as the aircraft engineers’ protest deepened, leading to dozens of flight delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded at major airports. According to airline sources, engineers have stopped issuing safety clearances for several […]

PICSS
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Terrorist attacks decline by 52% compared to August, PICSS data shows

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have dealt terrorists their most severe blow in ten years through timely and successful counterterrorism operations across the country, reaffirming their resolve, professionalism, and sacrifice in the fight against militancy. According to a report released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), October […]