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ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari has said that challenges faced by the world today whether eco-nomic, environmental or security-related, require collective action.

ISLAMABAD - The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference concluded here on Wednesday, with the adoption of ‘Islamabad Communique’ saying it reaffirms its shared commitment to the foundational principles of peace, security, and inclusive development as enshrined in the Charter of the United Na-tions and the universally.

PESHAWAR - The Peace Jirga here Wednesday affirmed that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would continue their peaceful and democratic struggle for their constitutional and financial rights demanding political stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, strengthening of local government institutions, and activation of the Provincial Finance.

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The Balochistan government on Wednesday suspended mobile internet services in all 36 districts of the province from November 10-16, while travel along the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 has been suspended for all transport services until November 14. The provincial home department stated a security alert had been issued and that these services would remain suspended due to the prevailing situation. “The Internet service will remain suspended in the rural areas of the entire province,” officials said, adding that Quetta district will remain exempt from this restriction. However, people were complaining that many parts of Quetta were not receiving signals, and people faced difficulties accessing internet services. The provincial government also temporarily suspended the movement of all transport services, including taxis and private vehicles, on the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 until November 14, 2025, citing security concerns and law and order considerations. However, the ban will not app...

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) peace jirga, comprising stakeholders from the province, on Wednesday unanimously demanded that the federal government prioritise negotiations with Afghanistan and consult the KP government over Afghan policy. The jirga, organised by the KP government, demanded a provincial action plan, reopening of all trade routes with Afghanistan, and also reducing tensions between the KP and federal governments. The peace jirga had been called by the KP government to discuss the law and order situation in KP and discuss strategies for re-establishing peace in the province. At the previous jirga held in the Khyber district on October 25, CM Afridi had warned against launching any new military operation in the tribal districts. Today’s gathering, chaired by KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, was attended by former governors, chief ministers, tribal elders, lawmakers, representatives of all the political parties in KP — both from the provincial and National Assembly — legal experts, business c...

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