Web archive - April 28, 2025
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Pakistan
Pakistan reports poliovirus in 22 locations despite nationwide vaccination drive
According to NEOC, 56 environmental samples were collected from 44 districts, of which 22 tested positive for virus.
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Pakistan
Local Government Bill nullifies district autonomy
Experts say the new bill would retain political, financial, and administrative power with the central government
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World
Temu gains popularity among online shoppers in Pakistan
Temu becomes one of Pakistan’s most downloaded apps, driven by its wide product range, discounts, and ease of use
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Pakistan
PM announces nationwide expansion of digital wallets for payments
Shehbaz Sharif plans 100% digital fund disbursement next year, with provinces integrated into digital payment system.
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Pakistan
Lahore surpasses New York, London in safest city index
The report places Lahore at 37th on the Global Crime Index and 63rd among the safest cities worldwide.
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Pakistan
Pakistan outshines India in latest happiness rankings
The survey found that Chinese citizens topped the global happiness rankings.
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Pakistan
China urges Pakistan, India to de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attack
India on April 23 suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a World Bank-brokered pact surviving decades of conflict.
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Pakistan
Fuel truck explosion in Noshki leaves over 40 injured
Fire brigade members and four police officers were also severely burned in the explosion.
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Entertainment
Dwayne Johnson’s transformation revealed in the new poster for ‘The Smashing Machine’ biopic
Dwayne Johnson reveals his transformation for UFC legend Mark Kerr’s biopic, trailer drops tomorrow.
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Blogs
The Indus Standoff
The writer is a lawyer based in Islamabad.
