Pakistan
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Pakistan launches two-week vaccine drive to immunise 57 mn children
Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday began a two-week nationwide vaccination campaign targeting more than 57 million children, aiming to curb rising cases of measles, rubella and polio, the country’s National Emergency Operations Centre…
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NAPA urges India, Pakistan to reopen Kartarpur Corridor for pilgrims
Chandigarh: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expressed concern on Sunday over the continued closure of the Kartarpur Corridor, which was shut to Indian pilgrims in May 2025, after the government of…
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More than 25 million children in Pakistan currently out of school: Report
Islamabad: More than 25 million children across Pakistan are currently out of school, with 20 million of them having never attended school, according to a report. The Nation newspaper reported on Friday…
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4 Taliban militants arrested in Islamabad suicide attack case: Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday said that security agencies have arrested four militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for their involvement in a suicide attack outside a court in Islamabad. At…
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Taliban trade freeze with Pakistan hits KP traders, fears of major loss
Kabul: Taliban’s announcement about the suspension of trade ties with Pakistan has sparked concerns among traders and customs clearing agents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as they fear major economic implications for the local…
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Pakistan says Indus Waters Treaty proceedings to take place in Vienna next week
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said that the next phase of Neutral Expert proceedings under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will take place in Vienna next week. The IWT, brokered by the World…
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India trashes Pakistan PM’s allegations following terror attack in Islamabad
New Delhi: India on Tuesday unequivocally rejected as baseless Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s allegations linking a terror attack in Islamabad to New Delhi, and said it is a predictable tactic by…
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Suicide attack outside Pakistan court, 12 dead, 27 injured
Islamabad: A suicide bomber on Tuesday detonated his explosives near a police vehicle outside a court in Pakistan’s capital, killing at least 12 people and wounding 27 others, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi…
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Pakistan: Over 1.6 mn children engaged in child labour in Sindh
Karachi: Over 1.6 million children are engaged in child labour in Pakistan’s Sindh province, a senior official said on Sunday, citing a recent survey. Child labour remains a major menace in the…
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Traders urge Pakistan govt to act as Afghan-truck gridlock hits border trade
Peshawar: With commercial cargo trucks, some with perishable goods, stranded at the Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since October 11, two top trade bodies on Sunday urged the Pakistan government to…
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Pakistan says ‘committed’ to dialogue with Afghan to resolve differences
Islamabad: Pakistan said on Sunday that it was committed to dialogue to resolve differences with the Afghan Taliban but demanded that Kabul must address concerns regarding the use of its territory by…
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Arrests of Afghan nationals in Pakistan jump 146 per cent in one week: UN
Peshawar: Arrests and detentions of Afghan nationals in Pakistan surged by 146 per cent in the week ending November 1, driven largely by the reopening of border crossings, according to a UN…
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Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul
Islamabad: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, aiming to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism and avoid further escalation between the two sides. Clashes broke out…
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You are not Sikh: Pilgrims turned away by Pakistan officials
Pakistan: The Union Home Ministry cleared approximately 2,100 Indian pilgrims to visit Guru Nanak’s birthplace, Nankana Sahib. However, upon arrival, fourteen of them were sent back after officials in Islamabad determined they…
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Operation Sindoor reflects deep China-Pakistan strategic bond: Shringla
Pune: The military conflict during Operation Sindoor was indicative of a deeper China-Pakistan strategic partnership, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Monday. He also noted that China’s involvement has extended…
