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Govt extends austerity measures until June 30, eases operating hours
Revised business hours apply to standalone grocery, neighbourhood convenience stores
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Pakistan, Russia agree to sign Economic Cooperation Programme extending through 2030: Awais Leghari
Energy minister says bilateral ties have evolved from 'unfriendly country' to 'reliable friend' over past two decades
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10,000 Pakistanis entered UK on student visas, later sought asylum: FIA DG
Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad
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Budget likely to be presented on June 12: Parliamentary affairs minister
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says summaries have been forwarded to convene National Assembly, Senate sessions on June 10
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PM directs to accelerate privatisation process of power DISCOs
PM told three power distribution companies to be privatised in the first phase
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Seven caught cheating in exams
Deputy Secretary Planning along with Controller Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan
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Lassi remains capital's go-to summer drink
Beverage is household favourite for its refreshing taste, nutritional value & simplicity
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Late-night party lands hotel owner in trouble
Official said further investigation was underway and legal action would be taken in accordance with the law
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Inquiry ordered into viral dance video
Complainant said the faces of the people involved are clearly visible in the video
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Firms told to upgrade fire safety
Intense sunshine and a strong heatwave are expected across the region over the next two weeks
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Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to take 'verifiable, non-reversible' action against terrorists at UNSC
Says India’s approach in Afghanistan driven by a single objective, which he described as 'destabilising Pakistan'
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FO warns UK diaspora against interference in Pakistan, AJK affairs amid unrest
Urges British government to educate, caution those 'supporting proscribed organisations' to refrain from such actions
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Grocers reject proposed fixed tax
Threatened to carry out a nationwide protest against the tax
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Pakistan, Russia sign agreements on illegal immigration, drug control
Naqvi also holds meetings with Tajikistan's interior minister, Afghan terror camps flagged as regional security threat
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Ex-student held in school burglary case
Police recover cash, jewellery worth Rs4.3m stolen from school owners' residence
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Medical colleges struggle to fill seats
Over 740 MBBS, BDS seats remain vacant across country; new taxes may further reduce enrolment
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Four booked after hospital escape drama
Subsequent inquiries revealed the suspect had allegedly been taken out of the ward by his son
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Capital eyes provincial-style governance
Proposed structure includes an elected Islamabad Capital Territory Assembly comprising 27 members
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Post-rain filth sparks public health fears
Sewage sludge, debris left unattended despite World Environment Day activities
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Naqvi urges enhanced intelligence coordination among SCO member states
Earlier, Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Momeni discuss de-escalation, security issues on the sidelines
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Appointments to key offices must be merit-based and transparent, FCC rules
Order says public appointments not to be made on subjective preference but through a process of merit, accountability
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AJK general elections to be held on July 27, Election Commission announces
Elections will be conducted in all constituencies of AJK Legislative Assembly as approved by Delimitation Commission
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AJK govt bans Joint Awami Action Committee as tensions rise ahead of June 9 protest call
Government bans JAAC under anti-terror law, alleging involvement in terrorism and public intimidation
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FO rubbishes ‘baseless’ reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information with Rubio
Says no intelligence was shared during the meeting, discussions focused on regional peace and diplomacy
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Noor Mukadam case: SC upholds Zahir Jaffer's death sentence, dismisses review petition
Defence argues Jaffer believed himself to be a spiritual leader and considered the victim a sacrificial offering
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PM Shehbaz directs pilot launch of automated tax system in Islamabad
Govt to scrap customs duties on cancer medicine raw materials under tariff reforms
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PPP's Rabbani urges parties not to support budget that undermines provincial rights
Says Benazir Income Support Programme is a 'red line,' warns that any changes to it would have serious consequences
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FM Dar congratulates five nations elected to UNSC non-permanent seats
Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe elected for 2027–2028 term
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Info minister reaffirms commitment to minority rights in talks with Christian delegation
Both sides agreed to establish an effective mechanism for resolving issues related to Christian personal laws
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Naqvi, Memon agree on federal-provincial coordination to tackle national issues
Meeting discussed efforts to curb drug trafficking, maintain law and order in Karachi, other major cities of Sindh
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Water project gains momentum
Financial bids will be opened among the technically qualified bidders
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Austerity drive halts uplift projects
Over 350 schemes deferred; spending limited to salaries, utility payments
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Educators' families get financial relief
Orders have been issued for disbursement of total of Rs42.1 million under government's Financial Assistance Package
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Three booked over exam violations
Continuous monitoring of examination centres is being carried out
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Government employees reject token relief
Nationwide workers to march for higher pay and pensions on budget day
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Youth employability central to economic reform agenda: FinMin
Focus increasingly shifting towards improving social, human development outcomes in meeting with World Bank: Aurangzeb
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CM Afridi approaches IHC for meeting with Imran ahead of K-P budget
Says province being 'punished' for its political alignment, govt focusing on political retaliation rather than economy
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Italy allocates quota for 10,500 Pakistani workers over three years
Italian envoy notes Pakistan's efforts for peace in Mideast, says PM Giorgia supported Islamabad's diplomatic efforts
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Upcoming budget to provide public relief as efforts underway to bring informal economy into tax net: PM
Discussion centred on overall direction of economic growth, export-led development, strengthening investment
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Govt revises market timings, citing longer daylight hours, rising temperatures
Shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, grocery outlets, kiryana stores will close at 9pm on all days of week
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Cabinet approves nationwide medicine tracking system to combat counterfeit drugs
Digital system to improve drug safety, traceability and ensure authentic medicines across country
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Only 66 MNAs attend all nine sittings of 27th National Assembly session: FAFEN
Report highlights 33 lawmakers skipped all sittings, while 267 members (80% of the House) missed at least one sitting
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Pakistan, Italy agree to visa-free travel for diplomatic passports
Both sides review full spectrum of bilateral engagement, cooperation at multilateral platforms
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Pakistan warns of 'drastic deterioration' in Lebanon at UNSC
Asim Iftikhar says nearly 20 per cent of Lebanon, now lies under illegal Israeli occupation
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Pakistan seeks official Taliban stance on TTP amid doubts over reported directive
Islamabad says any Taliban order to halt TTP attacks must be 'concrete, visible, verifiable'
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Kallas, PM express mutual interest in deepening strategic ties as Pakistan's diplomatic efforts earn EU praise
Says Pakistan’s efforts have helped prevent return to full-scale war btw US and Iran, much appreciated across Europe
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IHC adjourns Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha sentence suspension pleas until June 4
Court defers sentence suspension petitions due to unavailability of special prosecution team
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PPP will make people of Gilgit-Baltistan 'owners of their fate', vows Bilawal
PPP chairman urges protection of G-B rights in any future constitutional amendment at election rally in Shigar
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Shehbaz, Naqvi discuss security situation
Inform PM of preparations by security agencies to ensure peaceful, transparent conduct of upcoming elections in G-B
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Power minister springs into action as Asif goes public with LESCO complaint
Asif alleges staff charged villagers Rs80,000 to repair damaged transformer, fail to provide any receipt

















































