The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
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A Karachi court has authorized the exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali’s body after doubts were raised over the original post‑mortem report. The judge ordered the formation of a medico‑legal board to conduct a fresh examination, including X‑ray, DNA and chemical tests, as the case remains unresolved.
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A judicial magistrate in Karachi has ordered the exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's body and the formation of a medico‑legal board after the police surgeon identified multiple shortcomings in the original autopsy. The new investigation will include DNA, X‑rays and chemical analysis.
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Pakistan is set to compete in the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup after failing to qualify in 2023. They will play England, Wales and India in a tough group and aim to revive a legacy that has earned them four world titles.
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At Pakistan’s General Headquarters, CDF Munir met Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi to discuss expanded military cooperation and joint efforts against common security threats.
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Pakistan’s government has adopted a new policy to govern how public data is handled by private firms, a step that could reshape data protection ahead of a comprehensive privacy law.
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A Pakistani mother details a three‑year legal fight to obtain suitable care for her autistic child. Facing monthly costs of up to Rs250 000 for therapy, education and support, she sought a higher child‑support figure from the court, which was later reduced, underscoring systemic gaps for neurodivergent families.
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the creation of new provinces would not lead to violence and dismissed claims of a collapsed governance system. He cited repeated unanimous opposition by the Sindh Assembly and highlighted constitutional procedures for provincial changes.
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The US‑Iran‑Israel conflict remains in motion after a brief pause following a Memorandum of Understanding. Ukraine’s sinking of an Iranian merchant vessel and the actions that followed shape the current security calculus. The situation involves twelve state actors and raises concerns in neighboring Pakistan about the future of regional stability.
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A Pakistan Army helicopter flew the bodies of Nirmal Purja and four other mountaineers to Skardu after a challenging recovery on Broad Peak. The rescue continues for two missing climbers.
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Two intelligence‑based operations in Balochistan’s Washuk and Mastung districts resulted in the deaths of 12 terrorists belonging to the group Fitna‑al‑Hindustan, according to the Inter‑Services Public Relations.
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its decision on petitions that claim PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi were held in solitary confinement. After both sides presented arguments, the court noted that the pair have not been confined the way the petitions suggest.
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Kasim and Sulaiman Khan say they have not seen their father for seven months because Pakistan has blocked visits, while the government insists Imran Khan receives regular medical care and visitor access at Adiala Jail.
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Eight Islamic countries jointly denounced Israeli attacks on Gaza’s medical facilities and civilian infrastructure, calling them grave breaches of international law and warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi visited Pakistan’s General Headquarters to meet Field Marshal Asim Munir. He praised Pakistan’s armed forces for supporting regional peace and highlighted plans to deepen military cooperation.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials landed in Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral relations and discuss regional stability.
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Pakistani political party Jamaat‑i‑Islam has announced 510 peaceful sit‑ins across the country to protest the petroleum levy, demanding the petrol price be cut to Rs225 per liter and threatening a shift to an anti‑government movement if blocked.
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Pakistan’s foreign office says meeting a maritime agreement over the Strait of Hormuz will ease tensions between Iran and the United States, praising Oman for its constructive role. This development could revive broader diplomatic talks and support a lasting settlement in the Gulf.
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