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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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Khyber IBOs deal severe blow to TTP, affiliates
Senior militant commander among 25 killed in Tirah
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PTI K-P chapter's rift widens
After minister, party's Peshawar district and regional presidents delisted
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Edu secy summoned over appointments
PHC told 2009 policy separates teaching, management cadres
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Heavy downpour wreaks havoc in Rawalpindi
Storm results in 8-hour power outage, disrupting daily life & causing traffic chaos
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Capital initiates housing society audit
Excise department cracks down on vehicles violating regulations
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'Negligence' behind Kahuta coaster fiasco
Initial probe implicates vehicle owner, bus terminal manager & driver in fatal crash
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Amendments to LG Act signal sweeping changes
Meeting proposes new governance structures
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CM orders Himmat card payments
65k differently-abled people to get Rs10,500 every quarter
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Heavy downpour inundates Burewala
Roads constructed under the World Bank project resemble ponds now
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Amendments make employing beggars a non-bailable offense
New penalties aim to discourage beggar mafia in Punjab
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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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Nationwide strike observed in Pakistan as traders protest tax and bill hikes
Strike, led by trader associations and backed by opposition parties, shuts down business centres across Pakistan.
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French govt's development agency teams up with Pakistani firms to enhance gender, climate finance
Proparco partners with Karandaaz and Parwaaz Financial Services Limited to enhance financing options for SMEs