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Saudi Arabia considers Pakistan high priority economic opportunity, believes in its economic potential: Almubarak

At conference in Islamabad, Kingdom's deputy investment minister says oil-rich country wants to see "Pakistan as one of our leading international partners".

Published 06 May, 2024 12:20pm

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Israel army says about 100,000 people being evacuated from east Rafah ahead of expected ground assault

Military spokesperson says evacuation is part of "plans to dismantle Hamas".

Updated 06 May, 2024 11:34am

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AGP, ECP officials appear before 3-member bench hearing appeal against PHC verdict.

Published 06 May, 2024 11:49am

Sher Afzal Marwat replaced by Waqas Akram for Public Accounts Committee chief slot

PTI political committee’s decision triggers tug of war among party leaders.

Updated 06 May, 2024 08:53am

SC resumes Faizabad sit-in case hearing today

Headed by CJP Isa, the bench will also comprise Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Naeem Akhtar Awan.

Published 06 May, 2024 07:54am

Probe panel discusses wheat import scandal

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says inquiry committee worked on verifying data and documents at first meeting.

Updated 06 May, 2024 08:14am

Taliban face rare protests over poppy crackdown

Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says leadership has established an inquiry committee tasked with reporting its findings to the prime minister’s office.

Updated 06 May, 2024 08:26am

Customs to train officials, raise new combat force

Department fears possible collusion between militants and smugglers in KP.

Updated 06 May, 2024 09:56am

PTI finalises plan for rallies on May 9

Party will hold rallies at every provincial assembly constituency level in the country to mark the day.

Updated 06 May, 2024 09:33am

Condition of KKH to be improved, GB assured

Federal minister says millions of tourists will visit the region after condition of roads and highways is improved.

Updated 06 May, 2024 10:02am

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