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Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

Refugees · Islamabad

Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

60% Right coverage: 10 sources

By Riham Alkousaa and Charlotte Greenfield BERLIN/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -In a cramped guesthouse in Pakistan’s capital, 25-year-old Kimia spends her days sketching women — dancing, playing, resisting —in a notebook that holds what’s left of her hopes. A visual artist and women’s rights advocate, she fled Afghanistan in 2024 after being accepted on to a German humanitarian admission program aimed at Afghans considered at risk under the Taliban. A y…See the Story

Pakistan’s Judicial Commission Approves Chief Justices for Major High Courts

Islamabad · Islamabad

Pakistan’s Judicial Commission Approves Chief Justices for Major High Courts

50% Right coverage: 6 sources

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, approved on Tuesday the appointments of permanent chief justices for four major high courts, including Peshawar, Balochistan, Sindh and Islamabad. According to sources, Justice SM Attique Shah has been appointed as the permanent Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, reported Express News. His name was chosen from among three candidates including …See the Story

Pakistan PM Visits Iranian Embassy, Assures Continued Support

Shehbaz Sharif · Islamabad

Pakistan PM Visits Iranian Embassy, Assures Continued Support

100% Right coverage: 6 sources

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the Iranian embassy in Islamabad and assured Tehran of Islamabad’s continued support, following last month’s Israeli attacks on Iran. The 12-day war between Iran and Israel, which began on June 13 Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership, raised alarms in a region that was See the Story

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Pakistan PM Visits Iranian Embassy, Assures Continued Support

PM Urges Swift Rollout of Digital Payments to Boost Transparency

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the rapid implementation of a nationwide digital transaction system and said that it is essential to ensure transparency and modernise Pakistan’s economy. Chairing a weekly meeting on the development of a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday, Shehbaz emphasised on the need to facilitate digital payments between citizens and businesses, and to promote public awareness…Shehbaz Sharif · Islamabad See the Story

PM Shehbaz Lauds Saudi Role in Regional Peace

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and acknowledged its significant role in facilitatingShehbaz Sharif · Islamabad See the Story

Pakistan orders immediate halt to action against Afghan PoR card holders

Pakistan’s Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) has instructed authorities throughout Pakistan to immediately cease any actions against Afghan refugees who possess valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, as the government reviews a possible extension of their repatriation deadline. In an official notice, SAFRON communicated with the governments of all four provinces, along with the administrations of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgi…Refugees · Islamabad Read Article

Govt ramps up cotton revival push

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Friday to review and accelerate efforts aimed at boosting cotton yield across the country. According to an official statement, the meeting brought together senior ministry officials, representatives from provincial agriculture departments, research experts, and stakeholders from cotton-growing regions. In his opening remar…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

Punjab water, sanitation project: Euro 12m grant pact inked with AFD

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a grant agreement worth euro 12 million for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban areas in Punjab. The agreement was signed by Kazim Niaz, secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Nicolas Galey, the ambassador of France to Pakistan and Vincent Thevenot, director of AFD in Pakistan. This is a European Uni…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

Wolrd Bank approves $55m in additional financing to Discos

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved additional $55 million to Distribution Companies (Discos) under the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project, sources told Business Recorder. “The delegate authority of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved, on June 27,2025, the International Development Association (IDA) additional financing in the amount of $55 million to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the El…World Bank · Islamabad Read Article

Pakistan concerned over India’s continued military build-up

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) is deeply concerned over India’s continued military build-up, which appears to be configured against Pakistan and poses a grave threat to regional stability. “Pakistan is fully prepared to deal with any threat or eventuality,” FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated this while responding to queries during weekly media briefing on Friday, regarding India’s intention to procure latest military equipment, modern d…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

IHC judge slams 'questionable' transfer of civil appeals

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A new legal and administrative front has emerged at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) over the issue of appeals against civil court decisions being redirected to district courts, as Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan raised serious questions over the process and deemed the entire move "questionable". The matter surfaced during the hearing of cases previously assigned to two additional judges, which were recently sent back to district courts following a…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

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