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Islamabad, November 28, 2025: Westminster International School and Westminster Academy Islamabad hosted the much-anticipated Food Festival 2025 at their H-8 campus, celebrating cultural diversity, culinary excellence, and community spirit. The event drew over 7,000 attendees from the Twin Cities, including dignitaries and diplomats. Notable guests included Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Danyal…

HASSAN ABDAL, Pakistan — In a swift and decisive action against land encroachment, Tehsildar Hassan Abdal, Chaudhry Shafqat Mehmood, successfully recovered a piece of land that had been illegally occupied for 36 years and returned it to its rightful owners, a group of orphaned women from Kot Soundki, Hassan Abdal. The women had petitioned the…

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed to reduce the tax rate for the salaried class, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial announced. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Pakistan Business Council in Islamabad, Langrial said the Prime Minister has directed the FBR to begin formal preparations to provide tax relief…

Rawalpindi: In view of the prevailing law and order situation, security around Adiala Jail has been put on high alert. According to police sources, a special security plan has been implemented for the area surrounding the jail, which will remain in effect indefinitely. Five additional checkpoints have been established on Adiala Jail Road at Dahgal…

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Punjab prison authorities have confirmed that PTI founder Imran Khan is safe and in good health while in custody. Officials said Khan is permitted a weekly meeting with his wife, Bushra Bibi, and may order food from outside, including local chicken and fish. Authorities added that six rooms in a single barrack are…

At a prestigious Oxford University debate, Pakistani students delivered an outstanding performance, decisively defeating the Indian panel. During the debate, the Pakistani delegation challenged the Indian team’s arguments with strong reasoning, legal references, and robust statistical evidence, earning widespread appreciation from both the audience and judges. Sources report that the Pakistani team demonstrated exceptional command…

Hong Kong: A massive fire that swept through a densely populated residential complex in the Tai Po district has been brought under control after nearly two days, with authorities confirming that the death toll has risen to 128. Dozens of residents are still missing, and families continue to search hospitals and shelters in hopes of…

Islamabad: The government was unable to meet the required quorum during the National Assembly session, forcing the proceedings to be halted. According to parliamentary officials, the session had to be suspended by the Speaker after the lack of quorum was formally pointed out. With insufficient members present to continue legislative business, the Speaker adjourned the…