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Pakistan Firmly Rejects US Claims Regarding Its Missile Programme
Islamabad, Pakistan (March 19, 2026): Pakistan has categorically rejected a statement by US intelligence regarding its missile programme, asserting that the “real threat” in the region comes from India’s missile capabilities, not Pakistan’s defensive systems.In a strong response, the Foreign Office spokesperson stated: “Pakistan’s defensive capabilities are not a threat to any other country. They…
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National Forensic Agency Officially Begins Operations in Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan (March 19, 2026): The National Forensic Agency (NFA) has officially commenced full-scale operations in Islamabad, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s criminal justice system. This development effectively ends the long-standing reliance of law enforcement agencies across the country on Punjab’s forensic laboratory.According to officials, the headquarters of the National Forensic Agency was established…
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Religious Sentiments Must Not Be Exploited to Incite Violence in Pakistan: Field Marshal Asim Munir
Rawalpindi, Pakistan (March 19, 2026): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, has firmly stated that religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence in the country. Any attempt to trigger violence in Pakistan on the basis of incidents occurring in another country will not be tolerated.The…
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Islamic Nations Demand Iran Immediately Halt Attacks on Neighbouring Countries
Islamabad / Regional Capitals — Foreign ministers of Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and Turkey convened an emergency consultative session to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region, issuing a unified and firm demand that Iran immediately cease all attacks against neighbouring states.The high-level diplomatic meeting underscored growing alarm…
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Torrential Rains Lash Karachi — 22 Dead, More Rain, Storms and Hailstorm Forecast Today
Karachi — Pakistan’s metropolitan city of Karachi was struck by devastating torrential rains, claiming 22 lives and causing widespread destruction across the city. Victims lost their lives due to electrocution, roof and wall collapses, and flash flooding, according to rescue officials.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather alert, warning that another spell…
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Asian Development Bank to Provide $10 Billion to Pakistan Over Next 5 Years
Islamabad / Manila — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major financial commitment of USD 10 billion to Pakistan over the next five years, under a newly launched Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) extending through 2030.The funding is aimed at accelerating Pakistan’s economic recovery and sustainable development across key sectors, including:Energy — Improving power…
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Minister’s Unusual Logic: Cheap Petroleum Will Stop People From Changing Their Lifestyle
Islamabad — Federal Minister Ali Parvez Malik has stirred controversy with an unusual statement, claiming that keeping petroleum prices low would discourage people from changing their lifestyle, thereby hindering energy conservation efforts in the country.Speaking to media, the minister warned that the situation in Iran has engulfed the entire region, and Pakistan must prepare itself…
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Eid ul Fitr to be Celebrated on Saturday, 21st March — Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
Islamabad — The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan announced on Friday that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted anywhere across the country, confirming that Eid ul Fitr 1446 AH will be observed on Saturday, 21st March 2026.The announcement was made by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad at a press conference in Islamabad,…
