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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 32 members of the National Assembly for failing to submit their asset declarations, a move formally announced in the House by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. During the National Assembly session, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq read out the election commission’s suspension order. He directed that if any of the suspended members were present in the House, they must immediately leave. The speaker clarified that the membership of the affected lawmakers would only be restored after they submit their pending asset declarations. Ministers among suspended MNAs According to the list released by…

The prolonged dry season in Punjab is set to end as authorities announce the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall in hilly areas over the coming days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab (PDMA) and the Meteorological Department have confirmed that a westerly wind system will enter Punjab from January 16 and remain active until Jan 19. PDMA Punjab said this system marks the formal end of the dry season and the beginning of a rainy spell across the province. Rain expected in most districts of Punjab According to PDMA, rain is expected…

Preparations for Basant are underway in the Punjab provincial capital, but the festivities are expected to be heavy on the pocket this year as authorities decide not to regulate kite and string prices. According to sources, the Lahore district administration has decided not to fix rates for kites and strings (dor) for the upcoming Basant season. Kite and dor sellers will be free to sell their products at prices of their own choosing. Officials said the move was taken due to market dynamics and limited time before the festival. Focus only on size and material Sources said that any…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his backing for a newly formed Palestinian technocratic government in Gaza, as Washington moves ahead with the fragile second phase of a ceasefire that came into effect in October. President Trump said he is backing a newly appointed “Palestinian Technocratic Government,” formally known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The body is intended to govern Gaza during a transitional period following months of war and devastation. Trump said the committee will operate under the supervision of an international “Board of Peace,” which he chairs, with other members to be announced…

Pakistan and China on Thursday reaffirmed their unwavering strategic partnership as Chinese Vice Minister for International Affairs Sun Haiyan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar during her official visit to Pakistan. During her meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sun Haiyan conveyed China’s commitment to further strengthening long-standing relations with Pakistan across all fields. The prime minister said Pakistan’s all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China would remain unshakeable at all times. He emphasized that the relationship is built on mutual trust, shared interests, and enduring friendship. Timely implementation of next CPEC phase Prime Minister…

Pakistan has reached an agreement with Italy on an employment scheme for Pakistani workers, marking a major step toward expanding overseas job opportunities, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Salik Hussain announced. Salik Hussain said Pakistan and Italy have successfully concluded talks on an employment scheme that will allow Pakistani workers to access new job opportunities in Italy. He described the development as “great news” for overseas Pakistanis seeking lawful employment abroad. The minister said the agreement reflects growing cooperation between the two countries on labour mobility. According to the minister, a delegation from Italy is expected to visit Pakistan next…

The White House on Thursday issued fresh warnings to Iran, defended President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, and confirmed high-level talks on Venezuela and Greenland, as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a tense and wide-ranging news briefing that included a heated exchange with a US journalist. Leavitt said President Trump is closely monitoring developments in Iran and that efforts are ongoing to reduce tensions. She warned that if killings and massacres of protesters continue, Iran will face “grave consequences.” She said Trump received credible information that executions would be halted and confirmed that 800 scheduled death sentences were stopped. Leavitt added…

US President Donald Trump is holding off on a final decision over a possible military strike on Iran, after advisers warned that even a major assault is unlikely to collapse the government and could ignite a broader regional conflict. US officials said Trump has been advised that a massive strike on Iran would probably not cause the regime to fall. Instead, such an operation could draw the United States into a wider war across the Middle East, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Officials and regional partners also warned that smaller, limited strikes might boost protesters’ morale but would not…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to postpone any American military strike on Iran, even as Iran struggles with nationwide anti-government protests and mounting international pressure. A senior US official said Netanyahu made the request during a phone call with Trump on Wednesday. The conversation came as Trump publicly suggested that Iranian authorities had paused executions and reduced violence against protesters, citing intelligence from “very important sources on the other side.” The comments appeared to signal a potential step back from military action, which Trump has been considering for days. However, US officials cautioned that…

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country’s political future. A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: “Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you Maria!” Machado, who described the meeting as “excellent,” said the gift was in recognition of what she called…