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Govt hands over PIA control to new owner following successful first financial closing

The Privatisation Commission (PC) of Pakistan on Monday achieved the first closing of the divestment of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) through privatisation, transferring management control of the airline to the investor consortium led…

June 29, 2026
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PM Shehbaz directs for swift formulation of National Agriculture Policy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to formulate a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy at the earliest in consultation with the provinces.

June 29, 2026
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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik

‘Islamabad to host seminar on Indus Waters Treaty tomorrow’

A seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in Islamabad tomorrow to highlight Pakistan's water rights under the treaty.

June 29, 2026
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FO demarches Afghan envoy over Karachi terrorist attack

The Foreign Office (FO) summoned the Afghan Charge d' Affaires and issued a strong demarche over the terrorist attack on a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) camp in Karachi, which claimed the lives of three Pakistan Rangers…

June 29, 2026
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29 terrorists killed as Pakistan strikes militant hideouts along Afghan border

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that security forces killed 29 militants in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) followed by caliberated strikes targeting terrorist hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

June 29, 2026
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz laud security forces for foiling terrorist attack in Karachi

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised Pakistan's security forces for successfully foiling the cowardly terrorist attack on a Pakistan Rangers Sindh camp in Karachi.

June 28, 2026
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Pakistan recognised globally as flag-bearer of peace: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is recognised around the world as a " flag-bearer of peace", reaffirming the country's commitment to regional stability while stressing that its armed forces remained resolute in eliminating…

June 28, 2026
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Youm-e-Ashur being observed with reverence as mourning processions take place across the country

Ashura processions conclude across Pakistan under high security

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, was observed across Pakistan on Sunday with deep religious devotion and reverence to honour the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala.

June 26, 2026
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22 Iranian sailors from US-interdicted vessel reach Pakistan: DPM Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday announced that 22 Iranian crew members of the vessel Lenore/Davina, recently interdicted by US authorities, have arrived in Karachi for their repatriation to Iran.

June 26, 2026
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Youm-e-Ashur being observed with reverence as mourning processions take place across the country

Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th day of Muharram-ul-Haram, is being observed across Pakistan today with deep reverence to honour the unparalleled sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala.

June 26, 2026
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President Zardari, PM appeal to highlight true message of Ashura, promote harmony

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appealed to the entire nation, especially religious scholars, media and the youth, to highlight the true message of Ashura and promote inter-sectarian respect and harmony.

June 26, 2026
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PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan's commitment to working closely with Iran

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's commitment to working closely with Iran for peace, progress and prosperity of two nations and broader region.