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Afghan Taliban
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Pakistan presses Afghan Taliban for action against TTP in Istanbul talks

The third round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after an intensive 18-hour session, according to diplomatic sources. During the marathon discussions, the Afghan Taliban delegation reportedly agreed multiple times with Pakistan’s “logical and legitimate” demand for verifiable and decisive action against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan […]

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ECP seeks constitutional amendment to extend caretaker tenure

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed an amendment to the Constitution to extend the duration of the caretaker government and allow more time for election preparations. According to sources, the ECP’s Legal Reforms Committee has sent its recommendations to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, suggesting amendments to […]

Lahore
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Smog returns, Lahore tops world pollution index yet again

Lahore once again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Monday, as dense smog continued to blanket the provincial capital and its surrounding areas, severely affecting visibility and air quality. According to global air quality monitoring platform IQAir, Lahore recorded a hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) of 308 around […]

FII
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PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for Riyadh to attend FII Conference

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Riyadh on the special invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to attend the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Federal […]