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Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to repay $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after arranging funds from alternative sources, according to official sources.The repayment is part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to meet its external payment obligations of approximately $4.8 billion by June. Sources indicate that assurances of more than $5 billion in support from…

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the eleventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after sustaining a side strain injury while representing Rawalpindis in the ongoing tournament.The Rawalpindis team management confirmed the development in an official statement, expressing solidarity with the pacer and saying they stand by him…

ISLAMABAD,— Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday presided as chief guest over a ceremony marking the induction of eco-friendly electric vehicles into the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Traffic Police fleet. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described the initiative as highly commendable and a replicable model for all provincial governments and law enforcement agencies…

ISLAMABAD —Bureau Report Muhammad Saleem  In a significant step towards the welfare of the journalist community, the Islamabad Union of Journalists (IUJ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nayab Lab, entitling union members and their families to a 40 percent special discount on all available medical testing services. The agreement was reached with…

ISLAMABAD — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and the broader region.Both ministers underscored the critical importance of urgent de-escalation, stressing the need for diplomatic efforts to…

ISLAMABAD — A dignified rank-pinning ceremony was held at Police Lines Headquarters Islamabad to honour 12 newly promoted police officers. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Headquarters Malik Jameel Zafar attended the event as the chief guest and personally pinned the new ranks on the promoted officers.The ceremony was held under the special directives of Inspector General…

ISLAMABAD —Report by Muhammad Saleem  Sohail Ashraf formally assumed charge as Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad on Monday, marking the beginning of a new administrative chapter for the federal capital.Shortly after taking office, Ashraf held a comprehensive briefing session with CDA Board members and senior officials, during which key…