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ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday addressed the inaugural session of the Gaza Peace Board, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and calling for immediate steps toward a lasting resolution of the decades-long conflict.Addressing the first meeting of the board, PM Shehbaz declared that an independent and sovereign Palestinian state is…

By Farzana choudhray| Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields (JPF), Lahore, showcasing Pakistan Army’s longstanding traditions of sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence.Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, graced the event…

By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: A new chapter in regional connectivity began as a Centrum Air flight arrived in Lahore from Tashkent, marking the launch of a regular air link between the cultural hubs of Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights between the two cities.The development is being seen as a significant…

The National Peace Message Committee (NPMC) has pledged full cooperation for the promotion of Pakistan’s national narrative during a meeting with Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry at General Headquarters (GHQ).According to the DG ISPR, the meeting featured a comprehensive discussion on internal security in the context of Fitna…

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued a landmark ruling stating that Muslim men are legally permitted under Islamic law to marry women from the Ahl-e-Kitab (People of the Book), and that such a marriage cannot be annulled even if it violates the Child Marriage Restraint Act.The case centres on Maria Bibi, a…