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Torkham border reopens after month-long closure
The border closed on February 21 due to Afghan trench construction and development work.
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Arab countries, Pakistan likely to observe Eid on same day
The International Astronomy Centre confirmed the Shawwal crescent moon will be impossible to sight on March 29.
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Pakistan upgrades passport system to speed up processing
The upgraded system is expected to reduce processing times and improve service delivery across the country
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PM likely to announce Rs8 per unit electricity price cut on March 23
The reduction, effective from April 1, 2025, will reflect in consumer bills from May
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SHC’s CB orders appointment of blind lawyer Sadiq Hussain as judicial magistrate
The decision was announced on a petition filed by lawyer Syed Sadiq Hussain, seeking relaxation in recruitment rules
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UK to decide on lifting ban on Pakistani airlines tomorrow
Pakistani airlines barred from operating in the UK and Europe since July 2020
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UK declares Hasan Nawaz tax defaulter, imposes £5.2 million fine
Hassan Nawaz failed to pay approximately £9.4 million in taxes between 5 April 2015 and 6 April 2016
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FSC declares denial of women's inheritance rights 'un-Islamic'
Petitioner claims women are denied inheritance in ancestral property due to a local custom.
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Parties decry PTI's 'person-specific' politics
The PML-N and the PPP condemned while the JUI-F expressed its dismay over the PTI's decision
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PM Shehbaz kicks off 4-day visit to Saudi Arabia
The primary aim of the visit is to strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
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CM Maryam unveils plans for smart classrooms in schools
The CM says Punjab’s youth will benefit from AI, software development, and freelancing courses.
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Sugar prices should not exceed Rs164 after CCP warning: Dar
Deputy PM Dar outlines measures to ensure affordable sugar prices, with a new subcommittee to monitor costs.
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LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt on PTI's Minar-e-Pakistan rally plea
PTI claims it wants to hold a peaceful rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, but Punjab's home secretary has not yet decided.
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US State Dept denies reports of travel ban list
Tammy Bruce acknowledged that the Trump administration was conducting a broader security review of visa policies
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Hand grenades recovered from Jaffar Express bogies
Jaffer Express, scheduled to depart from Quetta to Peshawar, will not leave tomorrow.
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Court orders arrest of PTI leader Omar Ayub over protest cases
Cases have been filed against Omar Ayub related to the November 26 protest.
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How warm will Karachi be this Eidul Fitr?
The temperature in Karachi is expected to increase further by Friday, reaching 37 to 38°C.
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Khawaja Asif signals possible action in Afghanistan to pursue terrorists
The defence minister accused the Afghan government of supporting TTP terrorists.
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Activists protest against stray dog culling
The protesters pledged to provide further court orders.
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Affordable Eid bazaars plan scrapped by administration
Move deprives low-income families of Eid festivities
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Crackdown launched against illegal slaughterhouses
Additionally, productive cows and buffaloes are being illegally slaughtered
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Govt's new energy policy could spell economic disaster
Chamber President Muhammad Saleem Memon on Tuesday drew parallels between the government's allegedly flawed policy
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PM okays package for Karachi: sources
Formal announcement coming soon; infrastructure, health top priority
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PM&DC president registers his own honorary degree in apparent misuse of authority
The incident has sparked outrage within the medical community, with experts calling it a blatant misuse of authority
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Govt announces three-day holiday for Eidul Fitr
Meanwhile, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on Sunday evening to sight the Shawwal moon
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K-P to release Rs5.5b for police revamp
CM Gandapur says maintaining law and order is top priority of his govt
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United we triumph over terror
Civil-military huddle calls for immediate implementation of NAP COAS gives hour-long briefing on security
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Govt neglects opposition's constituencies: MQM-P
PPP member Qasim Soomro stressed on the need to improve the health pilot program
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Minister calls for safety tech in railways
Abbasi emphasises need to maintain punctuality in train arrivals
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CM announces financial assistance for mothers
Each pregnant woman would be paid Rs2,000 on her registration at a health centre
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'Social media filters can trigger depression'
As a result, users may feel disconnected from their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations
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IHC lifts stay on FBR promotions
Court allows board to proceed with pending promotions
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Armughan's lawyer withdraws from Mustafa murder case
Accused's father thrown out of courtroom after his angry outburst in ATC
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Savings from IPP deal revisions top Rs1.3 trillion
Govt working to pass benefits to electricity consumers
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PM jets off to KSA on 4-day visit today
During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
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Torkham border remains shut despite agreement
Authorities in Kabul, Jalalabad delay implementation of Jirga deal
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Pindi boosts security at places of worship
Admin orders installation of cameras at mosques and imambargahs
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Improper waste disposal creates health hazards
Vegetable market traders discard spoiled produce, piling up decaying organic waste
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Heartless man sets wife ablaze
Rabia objected to Waqas having extramarital affairs
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Afaq announces movement for Karachi's issues
He urged citizens to display white flags on their homes and vehicles as a symbol of the movement
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ICT ramps up anti-begging drive
In the latest operation, 20 individuals were apprehended by police
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'Green space shortage puts city at high risk of climate change effect'
Researchers from AKU and NYU have found that Karachi's green space is less than half the WHO's recommended minimum
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Literary scholar AB Ashraf laid to rest
The funeral prayers were offered at a park in Gulghast
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Anti-encroachmentdrive triggers gunfire, chaos in Saddar
No arrests were made in connection with the incident.
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Balochistan youth to soon fly abroad for jobs
CM Bugti says govt committed to providing dignified job opportunities
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10.2MW Jabori Hydropower Project completed
Project to generate Rs405m annually for K-P
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Wanted terrorist killed in Charsadda
Police recovered a pistol, hand grenades, and explosive materials from the scene
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Provincial Assembly set to roll out new rules
The session continued discussions from previous meetings focusing on amendments to assembly's rules and regulations
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Man awarded death sentence
The Cantt police registered a case against the accused and presented the challan before the court.
















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