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Anmol Pinky Disputes Arrest Timeline in Karachi Drug Case

Anmol Pinky Disputes Arrest Timeline in Karachi Drug Case

Anmol alias Pinky has disputed police claims about her arrest timing during a dramatic Karachi court appearance. The court granted further remand in narcotics and murder-related cases while directing medical examination after her complaint of maltreatment.

General
FIA Orders Probe Into Karachi Sarafa Bazaar Raid

FIA Orders Probe Into Karachi Sarafa Bazaar Raid

The FIA has ordered a 48-hour inquiry into a raid on a jewellery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar after claims of missing silver, alleged smuggling and trader resistance. The agency says the probe will examine legal procedures, evidence and social media material while assuring jewellers of an impartial investigation.

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K-P Cabinet Expands To 31 Members After New Inductions

K-P Cabinet Expands To 31 Members After New Inductions

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s cabinet has expanded to 31 members after six ministers, four advisers and eight special assistants were inducted. The move strengthens Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s political setup but raises questions over constitutional limits and governance costs.

Politics
Naqvi Visits Tehran As Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Peace Talks

Naqvi Visits Tehran As Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Peace Talks

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reached Tehran for a two-day visit aimed at facilitating stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States. The visit highlights Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in regional de-escalation and Middle East stability efforts.

Politics
Lady Constable Martyred In Turbat Firing Attack

Lady Constable Martyred In Turbat Firing Attack

Lady Constable Shakeela was martyred in a firing attack in Turbat, while her husband and child were seriously injured. Police have registered a case, launched a search operation and tightened security across the city.

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Tarar Says No Sign Of 28th Amendment For Now

Tarar Says No Sign Of 28th Amendment For Now

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says there is currently no indication that the government is ready to introduce a 28th Constitutional Amendment. He stressed that any constitutional change would require consultation with coalition partners and consensus on unresolved issues.

Politics
HEC Bars Universities From Separate Graduate Admission Tests

HEC Bars Universities From Separate Graduate Admission Tests

HEC has introduced a new graduate admissions policy barring universities from holding separate entrance tests for MS, MPhil and PhD programmes. Admissions will now be linked to ETC testing, with the regulator aiming to improve transparency, merit and uniformity across public and private universities.

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K-P Police Kill Terror Suspects Linked To Rescue 1122 Murder

K-P Police Kill Terror Suspects Linked To Rescue 1122 Murder

K-P police say two suspected terrorists linked to the killing of Rescue 1122 driver Usman Khan were killed in a Bannu encounter. Officials have vowed continued operations after a wave of attacks on police, emergency workers and security posts in the region.

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Former RAW Chief Says India Failed To Isolate Pakistan

Former RAW Chief Says India Failed To Isolate Pakistan

Former RAW chief AS Dulat has said India failed to isolate Pakistan diplomatically despite years of lobbying and narrative-building. His remarks also highlighted Pakistan’s regional diplomacy, its role in US-Iran mediation and continuing unrest in occupied Kashmir.

Politics
Sindh Lifts Market Timing Curbs To Support Businesses

Sindh Lifts Market Timing Curbs To Support Businesses

The Sindh government has lifted fixed market closing-time restrictions for shops, malls, restaurants, hotels, wedding halls and marquees. Officials say the decision is meant to support businesses, public convenience and economic activity after earlier austerity-linked curbs.

Business
IMF Sets Rs17.1tr Revenue Target For Pakistan Budget

IMF Sets Rs17.1tr Revenue Target For Pakistan Budget

The IMF has set Pakistan’s federal revenue target at Rs17.145 trillion for FY2026-27, with new budget measures, higher petroleum levy goals and stronger provincial revenue mobilisation. The plan could shape fuel costs, taxation, social protection and the upcoming federal budget debate.

Business