Govt announces major Hajj 2027 facilitation for Pakistanis
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Govt announces major Hajj 2027 facilitation for Pakistanis

August 19, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday inaugurated an online payment system for pilgrims seeking to perform Hajj in 2027, allowing them to pay their Hajj expenses from home. Speaking at the launch, the minister said applicants from across Pakistan could now submit their Hajj payments

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Pishin Operation: Drug Factory Demolished, Ephedrine Worth Rs 260m Destroyed
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Pishin Operation: Drug Factory Demolished, Ephedrine Worth Rs 260m Destroyed

August 18, 2026
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PISHIN: Frontier Corps (FC) North, police and district administration have conducted a major operation in Pishin, demolishing a suspected drug manufacturing facility and destroying a large quantity of ephedrine worth more than Rs 268.8 million, officials said. The operation was carried out following a tip-off in Station Colony, Yaro, where

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No Hepatitis C Test, No Salary? Federal Minister Issues Major Warning
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No Hepatitis C Test, No Salary? Federal Minister Issues Major Warning

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has warned that the salaries of employees who fail to undergo mandatory hepatitis C screening could be withheld as the government moves to expand testing across the country. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kamal said hepatitis C testing would be made mandatory

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Tarar: Govt to File Review Petition Against SC Order on Imran Khan’s Treatment
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Tarar: Govt to File Review Petition Against SC Order on Imran Khan’s Treatment

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that it will file a review petition before the Supreme Court against its recent order concerning the medical treatment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Speaking about Khan’s case and the court proceedings, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said

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Imran Khan Has Apologised for May 9 Incident, Journalist Azhar Javed Claims
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Imran Khan Has Apologised for May 9 Incident, Journalist Azhar Javed Claims

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Azhar Javed has claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has apologised for the events of May 9, saying a message to that effect was conveyed through one of his close friends. In a post on social media platform X, Javed made the claim but did

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SC Issues Written Order on Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer—Key Details Revealed
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SC Issues Written Order on Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer—Key Details Revealed

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued its written order directing authorities to transfer incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within the next two days for medical examination and treatment. According to the written decision, a medical board comprising doctors from Shifa International Hospital will

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Noreen Niazi Meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail—Meeting Details Revealed
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Noreen Niazi Meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail—Meeting Details Revealed

August 18, 2026
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RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, met her brother at Adiala Jail on Tuesday, according to sources. The meeting took place in the conference room at around 5:10pm and lasted approximately 14 minutes. Noreen Niazi later confirmed to reporters that she had met Imran Khan.

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Supreme court orders shifting Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
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Supreme court orders shifting Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD,The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the shifting of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital until the next hearing. ‎The court also directed the formation of a medical board and instructed that he be moved under strict security. ‎A three-member bench heard petitions related to meetings and medical

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‎Pakistan rejects Indian Home Minister’s allegations linking arrests in India to Islamabad
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‎Pakistan rejects Indian Home Minister’s allegations linking arrests in India to Islamabad

August 18, 2026
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‎‎ISLAMABAD, The Foreign Office on Monday strongly rejected allegations by India’s Home Minister linking Pakistan to certain arrests made in India, calling the claims “baseless” and part of a “malicious propaganda campaign” against Pakistan. ‎A Foreign Office spokesperson said the Indian minister’s remarks were aimed at diverting attention from India’s

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How to lodge a complaint with NADRA
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How to lodge a complaint with NADRA

August 18, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens on how to lodge complaints if they face difficulties or confusion regarding required documents at NADRA centres or zonal boards. In a recent public advisory, NADRA said applicants should not remain silent if they are unclear about documentation requirements

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