Dawn - Home, fight case for province and its people: CM Afridi, KP govt to attend NFC meeting

KP govt to attend NFC meeting, fight case for province and its people: CM Afridi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday said that the PTI’s provincial government would attend the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting on December 4 and “fight the case for our province and its people” in the best possible manner. The 11th NFC was constituted on Aug 22 to finalise a new award for sharing federal divisible resources between the Centre and the provinces. The … Continue reading KP govt to attend NFC meeting, fight case for province and its people: CM Afridi

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Dawn - Home, Political prisoner

Political prisoner

IT seems unnecessary and ultimately counterproductive for the government to continue imposing such restrictions. Whatever it may think of Imran Khan today, the fact remains that he is a former prime minister and, as such, entitled to basic dignity during his incarceration. Arbitrarily cutting off his access to family and lawyers appears intended to inflict psychological pressure. This is a tactic that should not be … Continue reading Political prisoner

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‘Vast majority’ of bank accounts operational, Dawn - Home, says Shaukat Khanum trust after reports of closures

‘Vast majority’ of bank accounts operational, says Shaukat Khanum trust after reports of closures

The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) said on Saturday that the “vast majority” of its bank accounts were fully operational amid reports of closure and complaints that donations were not going through. The alleged closure of the trust’s bank account was widely discussed on social media, with some voicing concern that it could affect patients. However, SKMT assured its donors that it was making efforts … Continue reading ‘Vast majority’ of bank accounts operational, says Shaukat Khanum trust after reports of closures

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Cybersecurity Act essential to national security, Dawn - Home, says IT minister

Cybersecurity Act essential to national security, says IT minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the Cybersecurity Act 2025 was essential for national security and reflected the government’s whole-of-nation approach to cybersecurity, marking a major reform initiative. She noted that the Act will establish the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) to lead nationwide incident response and thr­eat intelligence, while exp­ansion of the Pakistan Computer Emergency Res­ponse Team (PKCERT), … Continue reading Cybersecurity Act essential to national security, says IT minister

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Afghan suspect in US National Guard shooting to be charged with murder, Dawn - Home

Afghan suspect in US National Guard shooting to be charged with murder

An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members will be charged with first-degree murder, a US official said Friday, after one of the soldiers died of her wounds as Donald Trump pledged to suspend migration from “third-world countries.” The announcement marks an escalation in charges facing the assailant, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who the US media said was part of the “Zero … Continue reading Afghan suspect in US National Guard shooting to be charged with murder

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Dawn - Home, Lesco restores power to Lahore’s Bahria Town after payment of dues

Lesco restores power to Lahore’s Bahria Town after payment of dues

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) restored power supply to four housing projects in Bahria Town Lahore after the society’s administration paid outstanding bills amounting to Rs682 million. “The power supply has been restored to four Bahria town projects, including main Bahria Town near Mohlanwal,” a Lesco spokesperson told Dawn. The power supply was suspended yesterday, inviting criticism from the residents, who also announced holding … Continue reading Lesco restores power to Lahore’s Bahria Town after payment of dues

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Dawn - Home, Govt & PTI men assure ‘all well with Imran’

Govt & PTI men assure ‘all well with Imran’

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi arrives at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi.—Reuters • Clarification follows concerns expressed by Imran’s son Kasim; Rana Sanaullah also dismisses reports of ex-PM’s transfer to another prison • KP CM Afridi stages sit-in outside jail after eighth snub at Adiala ISLAMABAD: As reports about PTI chief Imran Khan’s ill health swirled on social and foreign media, both government and PTI … Continue reading Govt & PTI men assure ‘all well with Imran’

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Dawn - Home, Indian delegation pulls out of Oxford Union debate in ‘collective retreat’, Pakistan’s UK mission says

Indian delegation pulls out of Oxford Union debate in ‘collective retreat’, Pakistan’s UK mission says

A high-profile debate at the Oxford Union that was scheduled to feature senior figures from Pakistan and India was cancelled after the Indian delegation withdrew at the last minute, prompting strong reactions from Pakistan’s High Commission in London and triggering speculations about why India pulled out last minute. According to statements issued by the High Commission, the debate centred on the motion “This House Believes … Continue reading Indian delegation pulls out of Oxford Union debate in ‘collective retreat’, Pakistan’s UK mission says

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Dawn - Home, Travel restrictions on ‘Kaghan to GB’ route

Travel restrictions on ‘Kaghan to GB’ route

MANSEHRA: The district administration of Mansehra has imposed a complete ban on travelling between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan via the Kaghan Valley until next summer. “We have now completely restricted passenger vehicles, motorists and tourists from travelling to neighbouring GB for their safety,” Assistant Commissioner Balakot Hasrat Khan told reporters on Wednesday. He said the decision to impose a travel ban between KP and GB … Continue reading Travel restrictions on ‘Kaghan to GB’ route

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Dawn - Home, Hadi Ali Chatta, Jurist bodies slam ‘ongoing judicial harassment’ of Imaan Mazari

Jurist bodies slam ‘ongoing judicial harassment’ of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatta

Jurist’s body Lawyers for Lawyers published an open letter on Wednesday condemning the “ongoing judicial harassment” of lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta and urging the government to drop the cases against them. The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCIA) had registered a case against Mazari and Chattha, accusing the two of attempting to incite divisions on linguistic grounds through social media posts and … Continue reading Jurist bodies slam ‘ongoing judicial harassment’ of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatta

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