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APP Islamabad: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, informed the Upper House of Parliament on Friday that 30 electric buses from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) were safely docked at…

APP Islamabad: During Thursday's Senate session, lawmakers called on the government to prioritize relief for disadvantaged groups in the federal budget for 2024-25, advocating for tax reductions and increased funding for education and…

AFP/APP Copenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Friday "hit" by a man on a Copenhagen square, her office said, with EU chiefs quickly condemning the attack. The Danish prime minister's office said in a statement to…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Journalists Safety Coalition (PJSC) federal chapter has urged the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately enact the "Protection for Journalists and Media Professionals…

AFP/APP  Tokyo: Japanese and Philippine leaders head to Washington this week for a trilateral summit aimed at boosting defense ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea with Australia. A major upgrade…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The bustling streets of Islamabad, Pakistan, are a tapestry of contradictions. Towering glass buildings and sleek cars share the space with overflowing trash bins, a stark reminder of the city's struggles.…

APP Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce the unofficial results of all 859 constituencies of the National and Provincial Assemblies on February 9, which will be issued by the Returning Officers. “The ECP…

APP Islamabad: Dr Farhat Abbas, an advocate for persons with disabilities on Tuesday that civil society organizations are actively working to promote equal and respectful treatment of individuals with disabilities. Speaking to APP, he…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  London (Part II): 2023 started with tumultuous political events, which unquestionably set the scene for the next 12 months. For example, on January 17, the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab was dissolved. This also…

Ishtiaq Ahmed (Part 1) London: Every year brings new challenges to Pakistan. Nothing is certain and predictable in a country that is still finding its feet and direction. The past 76 years have been fraught with short-lived returns to…