Misuse of the FTA between Pakistan and Afghanistan costs Islamabad millions of dollars in lost revenue annually, while also funding terrorist networks
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Interim Government to Expel 1.1mn Foreigners Illegally Living in Pakistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPlan to be implemented in three phases, with ‘aliens’ without valid visas to be deported in the first phase
Ashan Iqbal Claims Gen. Faiz Insisted on Signing Faizabad Dharna Agreement
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportThen-interior minister says he had advised military officer against becoming a guarantor, as it would not send a positive message about his institution
Security Personnel Involved in Smuggling to Face Court-Martials, Jail: Bugti
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterim interior minister says crackdown on illegal dollar trade, cross-border smuggling to continue
State Department spokesperson says Pakistanis have ‘suffered tremendously’ from terrorists attacks
ECP Defends Population Variation between Constituencies in Preliminary Delimitation
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportElectoral body says parity required between different constituencies of a district, not a province
PTI chief’s wife files petition in IHC seeking enhanced security for her husband
Judge notes he will have cases registered against senior officers if politician not presented in court at next hearing
Pakistan among 40 Nations Allegedly Intimidating Human Rights Activists
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportReport presented at ongoing U.N. Human Rights Council session notes alleged reports of reprisals against individuals, organizations cooperating with global body
In press conference, JUIF leader reiterates concerns with conducting elections in KP, Balochistan during winter season
In rally at Lahore, PMLN Senior Vice-President says her father’s return will bring ‘peace and prosperity’ to Pakistan
FIA Submits Challan in Cipher Case and Requests Court to Conduct Trial
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportChallan, citing 28 witnesses, both PTI chief Imran Khan and Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been found ‘guilty’
Formal implementation of the agreement will follow an internal administrative and approval process
Security Forces Thwart TTP Attempt to Infiltrate into Pakistan: ISPR
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportMilitary’s media wing separately claims terrorist ‘ringleader’ gunned down in Mardan during intelligence-based operation
At least 12 others injured, with law enforcers saying police had averted ‘significant’ destruction by shooting dead one of the attackers
Explosion occurred near mosque in Balochistan where people had gathered to mark Eid Miladun Nabi
U.N. Chief Urges Donors to Deliver on Flood Relief Commitments to Pakistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportAntonio Guterres regrets ongoing delays are undermining victims’ efforts to rebuild their lives
CJP observes that petitioners’ decision to withdraw their pleas suggests they have accepted the original judgment