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Afghan Americans rally against collective blame, Dawn - Home

Afghan Americans rally against collective blame

MEMBERS of the Hazara American Community hold a banner honouring the National Guard killed in the Washington attack.—Dawn WASHINGTON: Afg­han Americans from different neighbourhoods gathered outside the White House to urge the US administration not to hold an entire community responsible for the actions of a few individuals. Amid heightened scrutiny of Afghan nationals, following reports of alleged involvement in terrorism-related incidents in the United … Continue reading Afghan Americans rally against collective blame

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Dawn - Home, Fact check: Viral video of Noreen Niazi requesting Modi for Operation Sindoor 2.0 to assist Imran’s release is doctored

Fact check: Viral video of Noreen Niazi requesting Modi for Operation Sindoor 2.0 to assist Imran’s release is doctored

Several people on social media platform X shared a video on November 28 that allegedly showed Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi requesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch Operation Sindoor 2.0 for her brother’s release. However, the video is doctored through AI. Last week, Imran’s sisters had camped outside Adiala Jail, where the PTI founder is currently incarcerated, along with other party members after … Continue reading Fact check: Viral video of Noreen Niazi requesting Modi for Operation Sindoor 2.0 to assist Imran’s release is doctored

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A roadmap, Dawn - Home, not a reprimand

A roadmap, not a reprimand

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report has, unsurprisingly, triggered a strong reaction in the media. Many commentators have rushed to frame it as a harsh judgment on the sitting government. This interpretation misrepresents the very purpose of the report. As the document itself makes clear, the exercise was undertaken at the explicit request of the Government of Pakistan and completed with … Continue reading A roadmap, not a reprimand

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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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