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President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday offered to expand collaboration with Qatar in defence and defence production, a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat said. According to the statement, Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani assured President Zardari that he would instruct the relevant authorities to begin discussions with Pakistan immediately. During the meeting, the two leaders also reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in political, economic and cultural sectors. President Zardari also proposed enhancing cooperation in agriculture and food security. The Qatari emir said Qatar was proud of Pakistan…

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An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday acquitted PTI leader Senator Azam Swati in two cases filed over his controversial tweets. The cases against Senator Azam Swati were initiated in November 2022, after the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing arrested him over tweets considered offensive towards the military leadership. Following the formation of the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in April 2025, the cases were transferred to the new body for further proceedings. According to the FIA, Swati’s tweets were part of a “malicious campaign” aimed at…

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Tuesday that the government intends to table the 27th Constitutional Amendment only after completing consultations with coalition partners. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) formally approached its key ally — the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — for its support in introducing the amendment, which would establish a Constitutional Court, and make certain changes to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 — which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces — as well as…

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Former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani cautioned on Tuesday that the federal government’s proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment risked reversing the provincial autonomy secured through the 18th Amendment. “In the brittle internal political situation, playing with provincial autonomy will cast deep shadows over the Federation,” Rabbani, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said in a statement. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) formally approached its key ally — PPP — for their support in introducing the amendment, which would establish a Constitutional Court, and make certain changes to the…

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President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged the international community to undertake far-reaching financial reforms, including debt relief and fairer global taxation frameworks, to enable developing countries to strengthen social protection. Addressing the Second World Summit for Social Development, he said existing international financial structures place disproportionate burdens on poorer nations, limiting their ability to invest in people-centric progress. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to social justice, inclusive development, and global solidarity, emphasising the need to eradicate poverty, promote decent work, and ensure equality and human rights for all. The president…

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Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar said the government is taking “concrete” measures to achieve the vision of a digital Pakistan, calling the launch of the country’s first Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” in its digital journey. Speaking at the launch event titled “Building the Digital Future, Together,” on Tuesday, Dar noted that local production would make digital devices more affordable and accessible, particularly for the education sector. “From the launch of Pakistan’s first Chromebook assembly line to Google’s announcement of establishing a local presence in Pakistan and to…

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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the official body responsible for maintaining the medical practitioners’ registry, has reversed its previous decision that had raised the passing marks for MBBS and BDS to 65%. According to a new notification, the passing marks for the 2024–25 session had been raised from 50% to 65%, but that change has now been reversed. The notification states that the passing marks for MBBS and BDS have been restored to 50% for the 2024–2025 session. The PMDC has also ended the 85% attendance requirement for…

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