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German embassy in Islamabad announces likely restrictions on winter semester student visas
Numerous students reported significant delays in scheduling visa interviews, despite securing admissions
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Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem denied European visa by Denmark
Two-time WBC silver champion likely to miss crucial world title fight scheduled for October 4 in Malta
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Internet disruptions expected to persist until October: PTA
Initially, the slowdown was attributed to faults in two of seven international submarine cables connecting Pakistan
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Political parties unite to reaffirm unwavering support for CPEC
Pakistan-China Institute hosts multi-party moot, pledges commitment to strengthen Pak-China ties
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Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa urges high court chief justices to nominate additional judges
Chief Justice Isa cites Judicial Commission rules to enhance nomination transparency.
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US, China pledge support to Pakistan
The European Union also joined the international condemnation of the attacks in Pakistan.
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Prime Minister expresses sorrow over death of AJK’s PML-N Vice President Chaudhary Uzair
AJK politics mourns the loss of Chaudhary Uzair as PM Shehbaz Sharif extends his condolences.
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Father of two shot dead at home in Karachi by unknown gunmen
Shamroz Khan who hailed from Kohat district in Kurrak, was a security guard but had been home due to illness.
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Moody’s raises Pakistan’s ratings to CAA2, reflecting better outlook
Moody's has also raised Pakistan's local and foreign currency country ceilings to B3 and CAA2, respectively.
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FBR agrees to revise tax scheme in response to traders' demands
A key amendment includes simplifying the income tax return form and issuing it in easy-to-understand Urdu language.
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ECP reserves decision on PTI plea
PTI had requested ECP to keep the intra-party election case pending until matter was clarified by the Supreme Court.
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Government struggles to deliver 500,000 passports, backlog persists amid growing delays
Even urgent passports face 1-2 month delays as 50,000 daily applications overwhelm 25,000-per-day processing capacity
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Traders set for strike against tariffs, taxes
JI, JUI-F, PTI and ANP also thrown their weight behind the traders' cause.
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Pakistan and Turkiye pledge to strengthen bilateral trade relations
Turkiye's outgoing Ambassador Mehmet Paçaci calls on Pakistan's Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb.
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Pakistan’s engineering and technological developmental affairs: The way forward
PEC failed to advocate for specialised engineering institutes, missing key opportunity for Pakistan's tech advancement
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ECP summons heads of several political parties to explain shortfall of women tickets
JI, ANP, BNP, TLP, and 10 other political parties had failed to allocate 5% of general seats to women.
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Students from Twin cities rally against alleged irregularities in intermediate exam results
Protesters accused federal board of losing exam papers claiming requests for rechecking were met with retake offers.
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CPEC 2.0: Govt to start work on five new economic corridors
Pakistan finished 50 projects worth $25b and secured $65b more for future infrastructure development
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UN urged to play role in stopping cross-border TTP attacks in Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets UN delegation led by Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte
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Pakistan-Iran in diplomatic talks to resolve gas pipeline dispute
Discussions follow notice from Iran indicating its intention to take the matter to an arbitration court next month.
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LHC stay order halts collection of fixed electricity charges after appeal from companies
Nine companies argue that LESCO imposed fixed charges without obtaining necessary approvals from the cabinet or NEPRA.
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PCB clears four players to compete in CPL 2024
Opener Saim Ayub denied NOC due to his commitments with Pakistan's Test squad in the series against Bangladesh
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International defence exhibition kicks off in Islamabad today
The exhibition showcases locally-made defence equipment alongside global defence companies displaying their products
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Federal cabinet greenlights merger of 82 state-owned enterprises
The move aims to boost government performance, optimise human capital, improve policymaking, and reduce delays.
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Shehbaz vows no mercy for terrorists
Cabinet approves Rs20b for Azm-e-Istehkam President orders decisive and comprehensive action PM slams attacks targetin
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More heavy rain expected in Karachi as monsoon system hits Sindh
Rains are expected across Sindh, with 300-400 mm in Thatta and Badin, and 150-200 mm in Karachi.
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Court dismisses report on missing ex-jailer
LHC's Rawalpindi Bench orders CPO to appear in court for the next hearing on August 29
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CM announces plans to reactivate SEZA
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced plans to reactivate the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA)
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Govt colleges to get fine arts, music lecturers
.Sindh Minister for Education has called for a modernisation of college education in the province
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CS asks PNRA to train rescue personnel
Nuclear, radiation safety officers discuss SOPs, protocols with chief secretary, commissioner, Rescue 1122 DG
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PTI picks Khadija for strategic role
Khadija made headlines last year when she was arrested following the May 9 riots.
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PDMA lacks crucial district-level presence
Provincial disaster management body relies entirely on deputy commissioners during a natural calamity
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ECP orders vote recount in NA-79
The election supervisor directed the returning officer to conduct a recount of all votes, including rejected ballots.
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Livestock caught in the crossfire of border tensions
Costly pigeons, cattle belonging to border side farmers often enter neighbouring territory visa-free with little hopes
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Key railway bridge in Balochistan hangs over dry river bed after deadly attack
Fallen tracks and rubble from the bridge blocking the road below being cleared by authorities
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Truckers protest against high weighbridge tax
Complaining that they are being extorted undue taxes at the toll plaza, truckers block Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas highway.
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One more newsman killed in Ghotki
Victim had survived an earlier attack in which his wife was killed
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Fazl confirms JUI-F in talks with PTI
Says things cannot be resolved overnight as they have opposed each other for 12 years
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'Largest bank robbery in Islamabad in a decade': Robbers loot Rs30m in daylight heist
Armed robbers attacked bank, resulting in the death of one security guard and severe injuries to another.
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City may get more rain today
Sharjeel Memon announces rain emergency cell at CM House
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Joint venture for Roosevelt Hotel proposed
The report details the pros and cons of the three options – outright sale, joint venture deal and the 99-year lease.
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Overhaul of peasant protection laws sought
The speakers expressed deep concern over the ongoing issue of debt bondage
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Govt urged to declare agri-emergency
Farmers face plummeting yields as climate change, high costs burden sector
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Journalists challenge ban on match coverage
Petitioners say PCB's move is a reaction to criticism of team's performance
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IHC reserves ruling on Arshad Sharif case probe
AGP says cabinet approved draft agreement with Kenya
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Senators call for unity in fighting terror
Dar says PM to visit Balochistan this week to assess situation on ground
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SC urges overhaul of death row policies
Calls for laws aligning with international standards to reduce time in death cells













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