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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Security Plan Tightened Ahead of PTI March

More than 43,200 personnel will be deployed across the Rawalpindi division for the PTI long march on September 27, with around 120 blocking points identified. Police have also prepared a special security plan for additional forces arriving from other districts. Instead of reporting to Police Lines, personnel will proceed directly to designated residences, schools and marriage halls for accommodation. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Bahawalpur By-Election Takes Shape Ahead of Polling

The NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election is shaping up as a contest between PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar and independent Wali Dad Cheema. Polling is scheduled for Sept 27, with the PML-N candidate receiving support from PPP after its withdrawal. PTI has boycotted the election, while the separate province debate and sympathy following the late MNA’s death remain key factors. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

CDA Moves to Upgrade Jinnah Convention Centre

The Capital Development Authority has invited firms to prequalify for upgrading and expanding Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre ahead of next year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. A new block is also planned, while the proposed NICEEC project near Malpur faces uncertainty due to time constraints. Officials said the project must begin soon to meet the expected August summit deadline. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

KP CM Defends Protest Ahead of PTI March

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi defended PTI’s planned September 27 march to Islamabad, calling peaceful protest a constitutional right. He alleged attacks and abductions involving provincial ministers and warned that routes connecting KP with the rest of Pakistan would be closed. The federal authorities have also announced security measures ahead of the planned mobilisation. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Xi Heads to Washington for Key Trump Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Washington to meet US President Donald Trump amid efforts to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan. Xi and Trump will also attend a White House ceremony and state dinner during the Chinese leader’s visit. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Gaza Board of Peace head urges commitment to Sharm el-Sheikh agreement

We can now bring you remarks from Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Gaza Board of Peace, who is discussing the future administration of Gaza on the sidelines of the UN assembly. Mladenov said the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a transitional body tasked with handling the enclave’s day-to-day operations, is “ready”. “How do we move forward? Carefully, step by step,” Mladenov said. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Pietersen Boosts England Ahead of ODI Challenge

England captain Harry Brook praised Kevin Pietersen’s impact after the former batter helped the team improve against spin. Pietersen, now a specialist white-ball mentor, recently worked with the squad on reading spin and rotating the strike. England completed a T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka and now aim to carry that confidence into their upcoming three-match ODI series. Read More…

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Aleema Khan Detained as PTI Faces Action Ahead of Protest

PTI said Sunday that party founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan had been detained after Lahore’s deputy commissioner ordered her arrest or detention for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law. The order also named Muhammad Ameer and cited concerns over public safety and order. The development comes ahead of PTI’s planned September 27 nationwide protest. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Iran Raises Stakes as US Tensions Intensify

TEHRAN: Iran is intensifying its confrontation with the United States as analysts say it seeks to increase pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections. Tehran has expanded restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route. Despite calls for diplomacy, Iran appears unwilling to ease its stance, while Trump has predicted the conflict could end soon after the elections. Read More…

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