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سانحۂ 9 مئی کے 19 مجرمان کی سزاؤں میں معافی کا اعلان

سانحۂ 9 مئی کے 19 مجرمان کو انسانی ہمدردی کی بنیاد پر معاف کر دیا گیا۔ آئی ایس پی آر کے مطابق یہ فیصلہ قانونی کارروائی کے بعد کیا گیا جو انصاف اور ہمدردی کی اہمیت کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔ مجرمان نے رحم کی درخواستیں دائر کی تھیں، جن میں سے کچھ منظور کر لی گئیں۔

Pakistan stock market hits record highs, surpasses 118,000 points

The Pakistan Stock Market soared past 118,000 points, reflecting strong investor confidence and bullish momentum. Trading volumes exceeded 670 million shares, marking a historic start to 2025.

پاکستان سٹاک مارکیٹ میں ریکارڈ ساز دن، ہنڈرڈ انڈیکس 1 لاکھ 18 ہزار کی سطح عبور کر گیا

سٹاک مارکیٹ میں نئے سال کے دوسرے روز بھی نیا ریکارڈ قائم، بینچ مارک ہنڈرڈ انڈیکس میں 1350 سے زائد پوائنٹس کا اضافہ، سٹاک ایکسچینج 118367 پوائنٹس کے ساتھ تاریخ کی بلند ترین سطح پر پہنچ گیا۔

Pakistan exports rise by 10.52pc, hit $16.5b mark

Pakistan’s exports have surged by 10.52pc, reaching an impressive $16.5 billion in the first half of 2024. This growth reflects strong performances in textiles and rice exports, while controlled imports have helped narrow the trade deficit, signalling improved economic management.

Pakistan stock market kicks off 2025 with record-breaking rally

Pakistan Stock Market begins 2025 with strong momentum, breaking the 117,000-point milestone and reflecting strong investor confidence. Unprecedented trading volumes and values highlight renewed economic optimism and a bullish outlook.

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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