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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Kabul on a one-day official visit on Sunday, where he held high-level talks with his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani on counter-terrorism, border management, and the repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals. Upon arrival at Kabul International Airport, Naqvi was received by Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Nabi Omari. Senior Afghan interior ministry officials were also present at the welcome ceremony. Naqvi was accompanied by Pakistan’s Federal Secretary for Interior Khurram Agha and other senior officials. کابل۔ وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی افغانستان کے ایک روزہ سرکاری دورے پر کابل پہنچ گئےکابل انٹرنیشنل ائرپورٹ پر افغانستان…
Listen to article LAHORE: In response to the growing risk of structural failures during the ongoing monsoon season—and following recent deadly building collapses in Sindh that claimed dozens of lives—authorities in Punjab have launched a comprehensive survey to identify and secure dangerous buildings within the historic Walled City of Lahore. The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) launched the effort as part of its annual monsoon campaign, but this year’s operation carries heightened urgency. Persistent rains, coupled with aging infrastructure and urban encroachments, have increased the risk of structural failure across the provincial capital. In a parallel measure, the Lahore district administration…
Listen to article PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced plans to legally challenge the oath-taking ceremony of reserved seat lawmakers held at the Governor House on Sunday, terming it unconstitutional. “Administering oaths at the Governor House on reserved seats violates the Constitution, which clearly states it must be done on the assembly floor. The speaker never refused—only adjourned the session due to lack of quorum,” Chief Minister Gandapur maintained. The statement came after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has administered the oath to 25 members of the provincial assembly on reserved seats for women and minorities, following an…
China performs during the team free routine final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)SINGAPORE, July 20 (Xinhua) — China delivered a flawless performance in the artistic swimming team free routine at the World Aquatics Championships, earning them top spot on the podium here on Sunday.China’s eight-strong team scored 348.4779 points in the final with their performance, themed “Gravitation”, after having earned 338.2167 in the preliminary round, outshining competitors including Spain and Japan.Gold medalists China (C), silver medalists Japan and bronze medalists Spain pose after the team free final of artistic swimming…
Listen to article Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has administered the oath to 25 members of the provincial assembly on reserved seats for women and minorities, following an intervention by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Sunday. The oath taking ceremony was held at Governor House in Peshawar. Representatives of the Election Commission, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly staff, and other relevant government officials were also present at the oath-taking ceremony. Earlier in the day, a scheduled assembly session to administer the oath was disrupted when quorum was challenged soon after proceedings began. As a result, Speaker Babar Saleem Swati adjourned the session until…
An AI-powered orthopedic surgical robot is seen in the Healthy Life Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) — From showcasing their latest products to forging local partnerships, global pharmaceutical companies have emphasized local research and development (R&D) and partnerships at the third China International Supply Chain Expo as they seek to strengthen their presence in one of their largest markets.The five-day expo highlights China’s importance to multinational firms as both a major market and a hub for global innovation, advanced manufacturing and…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: As the status of over one million Afghan citizens holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards hangs in the balance after expiry of their stay limit last month, the refugees are worried about economic losses due to possible disposal of their assets in haste that they built in the past five decades. Although there is slow implementation of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, the refugees are concerned that they may be forced to sell their valuable assets at throwaway prices in case the validity of their cards is not extended further. Due to security and economic considerations, the Pakistani…
Listen to article QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has ordered a swift and thorough investigation into the brutal killing of a man and a woman, following the circulation of a video online that has triggered nationwide outrage, it emerged on Sunday. The disturbing video, widely shared on social media, shows the apparent murder of two individuals in an undisclosed location. The footage has sparked public anger and calls for urgent action. The incident is being perceived as honour killing. In a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Bugti instructed law enforcement agencies to locate the crime scene and arrest all those…
Nabila Feroz Bhatti is a human rights activist and columnist. She is Member Working Group at National Commission on the Rights of Child. She can be connected at nabilaferoz@gmail.com or on X: @NabilaFBhatti All facts and information are the sole responsibility of the author PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 LAHORE: The Punjab Labour Code (PLC) by the provincial government, under the guise of consolidating labour laws, was introduced as an attempt to combine various labour laws enacted between 1923 and 2023. However, labour organisations argue that the new code goes beyond consolidation as it effectively diminishes workers’ rights and protections. The…
PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 KARACHI: This was it. This was where years of research and self-doubt had brought me; years of switching from pill to pill and doctor to doctor. It had been almost a decade of collecting diagnoses like BPD, PTSD, MDD, GAD, OCD, ADHD, Anorexia Nervosa. Here I finally was, my eyes glued to a long list of my symptoms I had compiled on the note app on my phone, bouncing my leg as I waited to see my new psychologist. I had decided against adding subheadings and printing the list at the last moment so I could…