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LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Directive comes after Noreen was shifted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology following her deteriorating health.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 04:11pm

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Araghchi says US must lift sanctions, end blockade for Hormuz reopening

Iran rules out transferring 60pc enriched uranium to third country; China's foreign minister pushes for dialogue to resolve Middle East conflict.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 04:23pm

Civilian convicted of offence against state cannot claim fundamental rights, LHC told in Hassaan Niazi case

The provincial govt's report argues that Niazi is a convicted prisoner and that his release through a second round of litigation, other than by way of appeal, is not permissible.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 05:31pm

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in tri-series final

The hosts were found to be one over short after time allowances were taken into consideration by match referee Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 04:55pm

Consumer inflation falls to 9.6pc in Oct from 10.3pc in Sept

According to the statistics bureau, decrease recorded mainly due to a slight slowdown in perishable food products.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 05:08pm

Bangladesh garment workers protesting for higher wages clash with police

Protesters demand 30,000-taka monthly wage; police fire stun grenades, tear gas canisters to disperse crowds in Ashulia, the site of some of the country's largest factories.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 02:55pm

Lahore's air quality index crosses 530 as pollution reaches hazardous levels

The worsening air quality comes amid a sharp increase in agricultural fire detections across Punjab.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 11:39am

Pakistan assumes chairmanship of SCO Interbank Consortium for 2026-27

HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana takes over the role; ministry reaffirms commitment to stronger economic ties, cross-border trade and regional integration among SCO members.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 12:25pm

Babar, Shaheen set for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy opening-round clash

Babar will turn out for Lahore Whites, who face Shaheen-led Fata at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad, in what promises to be one of the early highlights of the premier first-class competition.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 03:41pm

US midterms: Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens, who lost the Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed in a bitterly ‌contested race, publicly backs Republican Mike Rogers.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 01:16pm

Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

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Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

Can AI Change How Pakistanis Invest?

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Civilian convicted of offence against state cannot claim fundamental rights, LHC told in Hassaan Niazi case

Lahore's air quality index crosses 530 as pollution reaches hazardous levels

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Factory worker dies, eight injured in gas cylinder blast in Lahore's Gulberg

M-4 lanes to be expanded within months: Aleem

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Civilian convicted of offence against state cannot claim fundamental rights, LHC told in Hassaan Niazi case

Lahore's air quality index crosses 530 as pollution reaches hazardous levels

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Factory worker dies, eight injured in gas cylinder blast in Lahore's Gulberg

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Pakistan becomes chair of G-24 bloc of developing nations, reaffirms pledge to fairer global financial system

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Pakistan becomes chair of G-24 bloc of developing nations, reaffirms pledge to fairer global financial system

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Political parties demanding new provinces must explain how they intend to pay for them and what improvements citizens can expect.

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