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Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

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Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

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By Riham Alkousaa and Charlotte Greenfield BERLIN/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -In a cramped guesthouse in Pakistan’s capital, 25-year-old Kimia spends her days sketching women — dancing, playing, resisting —in a notebook that holds what’s left of her hopes. A visual artist and women’s rights advocate, she fled Afghanistan in 2024 after being accepted on to a German humanitarian admission program aimed at Afghans considered at risk under the Taliban. A y…See the Story

Pakistan’s Judicial Commission Approves Chief Justices for Major High Courts

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Pakistan’s Judicial Commission Approves Chief Justices for Major High Courts

50% Right coverage: 6 sources

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, approved on Tuesday the appointments of permanent chief justices for four major high courts, including Peshawar, Balochistan, Sindh and Islamabad. According to sources, Justice SM Attique Shah has been appointed as the permanent Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, reported Express News. His name was chosen from among three candidates including …See the Story

PM Shehbaz Lauds Saudi Role in Regional Peace

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PM Shehbaz Lauds Saudi Role in Regional Peace

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and acknowledged its significant role in facilitating See the Story

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Pakistan PM Visits Iranian Embassy, Assures Continued Support

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Pakistan PM Visits Iranian Embassy, Assures Continued Support

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PM Urges Swift Rollout of Digital Payments to Boost Transparency

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the rapid implementation of a nationwide digital transaction system and said that it is essential to ensure transparency and modernise Pakistan’s economy. Chairing a weekly meeting on the development of a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday, Shehbaz emphasised on the need to facilitate digital payments between citizens and businesses, and to promote public awareness…Shehbaz Sharif · Islamabad See the Story

Pakistan Reacts Cautiously to Russia’s Recognition of Taliban

Pakistan offered a measured response on Friday to Russia’s decision to formally recognize the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, calling the development a matter between two sovereign nations while stopping short of indicating any plans to follow suit. “We have seen the news about Russian recognition of the government in Kabul,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan during a weekly press briefing. “Russia is an important countr…Taliban · Islamabad See the Story

Pakistan-US News: Why is the US embracing Pakistan? Former CIA officer made a big revelation

Pakistan-US News: For some time now, the growing closeness between the US and Pakistan has caught the attention of the whole world. Especially after the four-day military conflict with India and Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump's invitation to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House is raising many questions. Why is there so much love for the same Pakistan that Trump had put on the grey list of the Financial Acti…CIA · Islamabad Read Article

Pakistan Military at the Next Level - Islamabad Post

By Qamar Bashir What happens when a nuclear-armed country—surrounded by rivals, forged by decades of warfare, and positioned at the junction of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East—decides not just to survive, but to dominate the battlefield? This is not fiction. This is the evolving reality of Pakistan’s military transformation—an extraordinary arc of resilience, innovation, and rising strategic relevance on the global stage. How does …Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

Sindh CM Remembers July 5 as 'Darkest Day' in Pakistan’s Democratic History

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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that July 5, 1977 marks the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s democratic journey. On this day, a military regime ousted the elected government of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, trampling over democratic values and public mandate. He said the removal of Bhutto was not just a political move but a direct attack on democratic principles and the people’s will. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, he added, gave political a…Syed Murad Ali Shah · Islamabad See the Story

Paigham-e-Pakistan: A collective resolve for peace in Muharram - Islamabad Post

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Inflation in Pakistan drops to nine-year low in FY2025

ISLAMABAD – The inflation rate for the fiscal year 2024-25 stood at 4.5 percent, significantly down from 23.4% recorded during the previous year. The Chief Statistician told in a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, to review the inflationary trends and pricing mechanism across the country. The meeting […] The post Inflation in Pakistan drops to nine-year low in FY2025 appeared first o…Inflation · Islamabad Read Article

West Indies Likely to Reject Pakistan’s Request Ahead of Caribbean Tour

ISLAMABAD: The West Indies Cricket Board (CWI) is likely to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to shorten the upcoming ODI series and increase the number of T20 matches during Pakistan’s tour of the Caribbean. The PCB had proposed converting the scheduled One Day Internationals (ODIs) into additional T20 Internationals (T20Is). The reason behind […] The post West Indies Likely to Reject Pakistan’s Request Ahead of Caribbean Tour a…Cricket · Islamabad Read Article

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