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<p>ISLAMABAD: The capital’s police have introduced a new leave policy to ease difficulties faced by officers and officials in obtaining leave and ensure, for the first time, that all personnel get at least one day of weekly rest, it emerged on Sunday.</p> <p>According to an order issued by the Islamabad inspector general (IG), dated Oct 23 and available with

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; The Ministry of Health (MOH) is to continue strengthening the support system and access to...

A lack of focus threatens to hobble Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi’s growth strategy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming U.S. midterm elections are unlikely...

<p>Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters choices.</p> <p>But this time, with Donald Trump’s <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039463/trumps-threat-to-strike-iran-raises-public-concerns-congressional-questions">war on Iran</a> and his sweeping tariff campaign pushing up costs

<p>Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters choices.</p> <p>But this time, with Donald Trump’s <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039463/trumps-threat-to-strike-iran-raises-public-concerns-congressional-questions">war on Iran</a> and his sweeping tariff campaign pushing up costs

The Chief Minister said political and ideological differences would not come in the way of investment and development and the government had a clear approach and strong determination to advance economic growth

Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to loo...

An association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s policy implementation framework via a confere Read More: https://punchng.com/association-pledges-policy-implementation/

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Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.

Democrats are framing the conflict as an affordability issue to criticise Republican candidates backed by Trump.

The talks come after Finland revised a law allowing nuclear weapons into the country — a decision that came as Japan weighs a similar shift in policy.

<p>Miatta Fahnbulleh says reference to ‘awkward’ interview was meant to be lighthearted and self-deprecating</p><p>The energy secretary has been forced to clarify that she backs Shabana Mahmood’s migration policy, after earlier joking that she had not been able to “lie” about supporting a key element of the changes.</p><p>Miatta Fahnbulleh made the original

The Federal Government is reviewing the 2006 National School Health Policy to address emerging health challenges and improve the well-being of learners in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-2006-national-school-health-policy/

Health Minister U.T. Khader says no hospital should deny families the bodies of deceased patients; government to examine complaints of excessive billing

The backlash could pose new hurdles for Trump after the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Israel's security doctrine now rests on three pillars: breaking Iran, holding buffer zones beyond its borders and using force to deter enemies.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the ...

<p>• PHEVs may see price reductions of over 20pc under proposed tax changes<br /> • Petrol, hybrid vehicles may become around 8-10pc cheaper<br /> • Parts makers warn rising CBU imports, lower tariffs to hurt local industry</p> <p>KARACHI: The draft Auto Policy 2026-31 could trigger one of the biggest shake-ups in the country’s automobile market, with prices

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social protection policies and programmes to reduce poverty and improve resident Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-to-strengthen-social-protection-policy/

Trump is harming U.S. interests in Ukraine and Iran. Does he expect this will end well on Nov. 4?

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Trump administration cannot enforce a new policy that restricts treatment for transgender inmates in federal prison.

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On Wednesday, 21 October, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana laid out the government’s progress in implementing his Budget 2026.

<p>No 10 declines to rule out watering down plans to extend waiting period for indefinite leave to remain as cabinet split widens</p><p>Shabana Mahmood has been urged to “read the room” on Labour opposition to her immigration policy, as No 10 declined to rule out watering down her plans to make foreign workers wait 15 years to get permanent residency.</p><p>

<p>ISLAMABAD: A writ petition filed in the Islamabad High Court has challenged the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1995788">April 28 decision </a>that vacancies arising from the transfer of a judge “shall be filled through transfer only”, arguing that the three vacant judges’ seats in the IHC should be filled throug

<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday approved the draft Auto Policy 2026-31, which aims to increase auto sector exports to $6 billion and boost local production, competitiveness and electric vehicle (EV) adoption.</p> <p>Although the Prime Minister’s Office did not issue an official statement, sources in the federal government shared the fi