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Lawmakers decry Pakistan's "elite-first" flood relief
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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Lahore chokes as smog makes it the world's most polluted city
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Dawn, data from IQAir on Monday evening showed Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to a hazardous level of 312, while the concentration of PM2.5, the most dangerous particulate matter, reached 190.5 micrograms per cubic meter, over 25 times higher than the World Health Orga
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Pakistan criticised over rising enforced disappearances after teen abducte
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A 17-year-old boy was reportedly abducted by unidentified men in Balochistan's Panjgur district last week, marking yet another disturbing episode in the province's long-running crisis of enforced disappearances, the incident coincided with the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) protest
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Human Rights Watch calls out Pakistan to drop charges against journalist
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, is scheduled to indict Matiullah Jan, a journalist who has long reported on police abuse, on October 31, 2025, on apparent politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said on Monday. It gave a call to the Pakistani authorities to immediat
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Infantry Day celebrations commence at Mhow's Infantry School
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Infantry Day celebrations commenced at the Infantry School, Mhow, on Monday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Infantry Memorial. Lieutenant General Gajendra Joshi, AVSM, SM, Commandant, Infantry School, Mhow, paid tribute on this occasion.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan make progress in Istanbul talks
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, currently underway in Istanbul, gained momentum as both sides reached agreement on most key issues, with the remaining topics expected to be finalised soon
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Congress' Bhupesh Baghel questions Centre, seeks clarity on identification
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, Bhupesh Baghel said, "The announcement of SIR in Chhattisgarh has been made, but the Election Commission should tell how many Bangladeshis have been identified in Bihar... how many people have been excluded? Because through SIR, these people are talking about dr
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Salman Agha "excited" to lead "interesting" Pakistan side in South Africa
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's white-ball head coach Mike Hesson confirmed Babar Azam is likely to bat at number three on his return to the T20I format after a nine-month absence in the upcoming three-match series against South Africa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
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Temba Bavuma returns to lead South Africa as squad for India Tests announc
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Having sustained the injury in England during September's ODI series against the Three Lions, Bavuma will build his workload gradually. He will not play any white-ball matches in Pakistan, but will be joining South Africa A to play India A in Bengaluru before joining the main squad. The Sout
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Prolonged Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.
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Pashtun, Baloch, Sindhi and Kashmiri activists unite in Afghan United Fron
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Activists from Pashtun, Baloch, Sindhi, and Kashmiri communities joined an online Afghan United Front meeting, condemning Pakistan's control and human rights abuses. They urged unity among oppressed groups and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving independence, justice, and self-determina
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BNM holds protest in Busan against Pakistan's military actions in Zehri, h
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest in Busan, South Korea, against Pakistan's military actions in Zehri, Balochistan. Demonstrators accused the Pakistani army of war crimes, highlighted civilian deaths and disappearances, and urged international organisations to act on the w
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