Pakistan

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking permission to celebrate Basant festival across Punjab.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday expressed concern over a recently concluded uranium supply agreement and nuclear cooperation arrangement between India and Canada, warning that the deal could undermine the global non-proliferation regime and aggravate strategic imbalances in South Asia.

FO says crisis unit working round the clock.

ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said the police and the courts are complementary pillars of the criminal justice system, stressing that effective justice delivery fundamentally depends on fair, objective and professional investigation conducted by police.

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad administration has completely sealed off the Red Zone, as security has been put on high alert ahead of a planned protest march against US-Israel aggression on Iran.

Shehbaz Sharif calls for maximum restraint as war widens in Gulf Speaks to Malaysian, Indonesia leaders Directs to ensure evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Gulf.

Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday called for stronger coordination among parliament, law-enforcement agencies and civil society to effectively combat terrorism and its financing.

PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday underscored the need to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen the economy and create employment opportunities for young people in the province.

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Thursday to the NAB (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which allows for an extension in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairperson’s term by another three years. The president’s approval came hours after the bill was rushed through both Houses of Parliament amid the opposition’s outcry and a day before the term of incumbent NAB Chairman Lt General (retired) Nazir Ahmed was set to expire. Ahmad became the NAB chairman on March 4, 2023, after his predecessor Aftab Sultan resigned, citing “interference” and “pressure” as the reasons for his departure. An official source told Dawn that a notification extending the term of Lt General (retd) Nazir Ahmed for another three years had also been issued, and he would now hold the office till March 2029. Amendments Previously, a NAB chairman served a non‑extendable term of three years and was not eligible for reappointment under the NAB Ordinance. An amendment to its Section 6 now allows the chairman to serve a three...

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell’s superb 105. After Sanju Samson’s scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7. Phil Salt (5), Harry Brook (7) and Jos Buttler (25) fell early, but Bethell, aided by Will Jacks (35) kept England in the hunt. The left-hander hit seven sixes and eight fours in his 48-ball thrash before his run out in the final over finally allowed India to celebrate in front of 35,000 jubilant fans in Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium. India will face New Zealand in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad as they attempt to become the first team to retain the trophy and the first to win it on home soil. The hosts, having been asked to bat by Brook, earlier flayed England’s attack to all parts of the ground, hitting 19 sixes and 18 fours. Samson signalled his intent with a four and six off Jofra Archer’s first ...

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