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Police constable among two martyred in attack on polio team

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Two people, including a police constable, were martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in the Tangi area of Salarzai...
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Sindh High Court rejects plea to halt deportation of Turkish nationals

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The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected an urgent request to suspend government action regarding the deportation of 28 Turkish nationals...
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Sindh cabinet approves wireless system for jail security

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The Sindh cabinet has approved the procurement of a wireless communication system for prisons across the province in a move aimed at strengthening security...
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Sindh cabinet revises wheat release policy for 2025-26

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The Sindh cabinet has approved a revision of the wheat release policy for the fiscal year 2025–26, including a reduction in the official wheat...
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No room for ambiguity in fight against terrorism, says Interior Minister

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy, saying he saluted...
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Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240 million

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Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth approximately Rs240 million during a series of operations carried out on the basis of confirmed intelligence,...
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FBR suspends Islamabad property valuation rates

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The Federal Board of Revenue has suspended the notification fixing new property valuation rates in Islamabad on the instructions of the prime minister, officials...
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Federal Shariat Court shifted to Islamabad High Court premises

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The Federal Shariat Court has been shifted to the premises of the Islamabad High Court and will now operate from the IHC complex, officials...
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PHC seeks larger bench on protective bail cases

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The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page written judgment on petitions filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking protective bail, recommending...
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KP CM doubles compensation for families of martyred security personnel

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Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has announced a significant increase in financial assistance for the families of security personnel martyred in what he...
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56.62 marlas of railway land recovered in Rawalpindi

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On the special directives of the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has successfully carried out a major anti-encroachment operation near...
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Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

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The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...
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Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

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The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...
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Punjab proposes tough new law against violent protests

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The Punjab government has proposed strict measures to deal with violent protests, including penalties and compensation for damages, officials said on Monday. According to the...
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Lahore Court grants interim bail to journalist Shakir Awan

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The Sessions Court in Lahore on Monday approved interim bail for journalist Shakir Awan in a case registered by the National Counter-Cybercrime Investigation Agency...
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Pakistan Sets 11% Tax-to-GDP Target, Expands Tax Net to Key Sectors

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Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has set an 11 percent tax-to-GDP target and plans to bring real estate, agriculture,...
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FIA secures Interpol red warrants against 30 human traffickers

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by securing Interpol-issued red notices for 30 Pakistani human smugglers operating...
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Sindh High Court issues arrest warrant against DG over pension delay

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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued a bailable arrest warrant against the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority for failing to...
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Rangers, Customs seize 10-truckload of smuggled goods in Karachi

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Sindh Rangers and Customs Enforcement seized a large quantity of smuggled, non-custom-paid goods during a joint operation near Hub River Road, the 100-foot road,...
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Punjab govt launches high-tech shrimp farming to boost blue economy

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Punjab has formally launched a modern, technology-driven shrimp farming initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the province’s blue economy, Chief Minister...
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PHC strikes down 80 Ombudsperson rulings on women’s inheritance

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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday has declared null and void 80 decisions issued by the provincial ombudsperson under the Women Property Rights...
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Justice Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case, cites conflict of interest

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Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri on Monday raised objections to the bench headed by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Sarfraz...
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Court rejects Aleema Khan’s plea against indictment in Nov 26 Protest case

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan challenging the framing of charges against her in a...
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IHC uses “quo warranto,” tool against Judge after politicians

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For the first time in recent years, the legal tool of “quo warranto,” previously used against parliamentarians, is being invoked against a sitting judge...
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NCCIA warns WhatsApp users of hacking risks

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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a warning to WhatsApp users, advising them to take immediate action in case of suspected...
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Punjab govt sets registration fees for basant kite makers

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The district administration has fixed registration fees for kite and string manufacturers ahead of Basant celebrations in Lahore, following the Punjab government’s conditional approval...
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Dense fog shuts several motorway sections

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Several sections of major motorways across the country were closed on Sunday due to dense fog and severely reduced visibility, according to the Motorway...
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Rain, snow forecast across Pakistan till Dec 18: NDMA

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in various parts of the country until December 18, prompting the National Emergency Operations Centre...
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Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

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The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...
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Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

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The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...
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Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...
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Punjab launches online registration App for births, deaths, marriages, divorces

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The Punjab Local Government Department has launched a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) e-Registration App in collaboration with NADRA, enabling citizens to register births, deaths,...
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Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...
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Peshawar introduces SafeRide App to curb street crime

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In a major push to curb rising street crime, Peshawar police have made registration compulsory for all motorcycle riders who transport passengers. The initiative...
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Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...
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Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...
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Pakistan warns of shrinking space for dialogue at global human rights forum

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On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and...
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Pakistan, EU step up fight against illegal migration

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Berner, to discuss measures against...
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Pakistan’s glaciers under threat by mining, climate change: Senator warns

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Pakistan’s mountains and glaciers are facing growing threats from mining, drilling, and climate change, warned Senator Sheri Rahman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples...
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global heritage protection at ICCROM assembly

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Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 34th General Assembly of the International Centre for the...
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Meta delegation meets Pakistan IT Minister to discuss digital safety

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A high-level delegation from Meta called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital safety,...
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Sindh to launch E-Challan system for food authority

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The Sindh government has decided to introduce an e-challan system for the Sindh Food Authority (SFA), following the digitalization model used in traffic enforcement. During...
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Former Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for multiple misconduct charges

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The Field General Court Martial has sentenced Faiz Hameed, the former Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for...
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FOSPA resolves Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Islamabad

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The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPA) has successfully resolved a Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Sector I-8, Islamabad, awarding Huma Batool her...
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Pakistan Launches Online Fingerprint Verification for Passport Applicants

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The Pakistan Passport Department has launched a new online verification system that allows passport applicants to verify their fingerprints digitally, resolving previous technical issues. Under...
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CM KP Sohail Afridi criticizes federal govt corruption, announces university initiatives

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that corrupt elements in federal government have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse,...
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Punjab sets May deadline for major beautification drive

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a February-to-May completion window for the first phase of the province-wide beautification plan, as officials briefed...
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Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years by military court

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Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence by a military court, the...
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Pakistan, Tunisia hold fourth round of bilateral political consultations in Tunis

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Pakistan and Tunisia convened the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Tunis, bringing renewed focus to strengthening ties across political, economic and security...
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Pakistan and Türkiye explore deeper cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors

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Pakistan and Türkiye have moved toward deeper collaboration in aviation, defence manufacturing, and high-tech industries as a high-level Turkish delegation met Federal Minister for...
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Anti-Terrorism court orders seizure of Alima Khan’s surety bonds

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of bail bonds for political activist Alima Khan after she failed to appear in...
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PIDE seminar highlights Pakistan’s persistent low savings problem and path to reform

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The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a seminar on “The Challenges of Low Savings in Pakistan,” chaired by PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr....
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Chief Justice hosts festive cake ceremony for christian employees

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The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association...
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Pakistan launches national roadmap to formalize SMEs and workers

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The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), has launched the...
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BISRP beneficiaries to receive payments via digital wallets from March 2026

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The Government of Pakistan has announced that one crore beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will start receiving payments directly at home...
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KP farmers seek urgent relief after Rs. 80 billion tobacco loss

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A high-level delegation from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Farmers Board met with Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board, Musaddiq Hussain Tahir Khilji, at the Board’s headquarters today...
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Karachi records 806 road accident deaths this year

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Karachi has witnessed 806 fatalities in traffic accidents so far this year, according to rescue sources. Of those killed, 632 were men, 81 women, 71...
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FBR’s new valuation boosts property prices in Islamabad’s prime areas

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new property valuations for Islamabad, leading to a significant increase in prices across the city’s upscale...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches personalized vehicle registration system

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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a new Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, under which vehicle number plates will now be linked to...
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Pakistan, UK sign new agreement to expand cooperation on climate change

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Pakistan and the United Kingdom have finalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint action on climate change. The pact was signed in...
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Islamabad Court issues arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Azadi March cases

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A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases linked...
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IHC declines request to stop compensation; CDA to allot developed plots in new sectors

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected a request seeking the immediate suspension of compensation payments to landowners in newly developed sectors of...
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Punjab Govt approves basant festival, sets safety rules

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The Punjab government has allowed the celebration of Basant, the traditional kite-flying festival, after 25 years of restrictions. The festival will be observed on...
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Police disperse PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail after water cannon used

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Police dispersed a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in near the Adiala Jail checkpoint on Tuesday after tensions rose between security personnel and party workers protesting...
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World observes Human Rights Day, Pakistan calls for equality and justice

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Countries across the globe marked Human Rights Day on Wednesday, with Pakistan using the occasion to stress dignity, equality and justice for all citizens....
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Pakistan, Indonesia Sign Seven Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including higher education, health, trade, and anti-drug measures on Tuesday....
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Pakistan pledges USD 639.54 million for global polio eradication at Abu Dhabi event

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, represented Pakistan at the High-Level Pledging Moment for Polio Eradication held today in...
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Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry underscored the pressing need for enhanced regional cooperation to confront worsening climate-driven challenges during a...
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Karachi Mayor opens key development projects in Surjani Town

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Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated a series of development projects in Surjani Town’s Union Councils 38 and 39, including the restoration of...
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Punjab Assembly approves Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025

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The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025 with a majority vote, bringing a key shift to the leadership structure...
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ECP released full schedule for Islamabad’s LG polls

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The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that local government elections in the federal capital will take place on 15 February. Polling is scheduled...
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Pakistan lauds Azerbaijan’s leadership role in OIC cultural festival

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, has said that Pakistan takes great pride in Azerbaijan’s leadership in hosting the...
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Coordinator to PM on Climate Change outlines Pakistan’s carbon market plans

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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam said on Tuesday that Pakistan is pushing ahead with plans to establish a...
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Punjab to launches special cards for cancer and cardiac patients

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The Punjab government has decided to introduce special cards for cancer and cardiac patients, officials said. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired...
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No meetings to be allowed with Imran Khan after law violations: Federal Information Minister

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Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, has said that following any violation of the law, there is zero possibility of anyone meeting former Prime...
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CDS Asim Munir warns of swift response to any threats against Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff and Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned that any aggression against Pakistan...
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir receives guard of honour as Pakistan’s first CDS

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A ceremony of Guard of Honour was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, following his appointment as...
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President Zardari blames India for stalled SAARC progress

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President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been largely inactive for the past 11 years...
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Abid Sher Ali elected senator unopposed

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Abid Sher Ali, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been elected senator unopposed in the Punjab by-election. The vacant Senate seat was left...
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794,000 vehicles fined in Punjab for illegal plates in 2025

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Punjab authorities have ramped up enforcement against traffic violations, focusing on illegal number plates and dark-tinted windows across the province. An official report obtained by...
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Punjab police foil RAW-linked terror plot, arrest 12 suspects

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Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot, arresting 12 suspected militants allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in raids...
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Pakistan needs smaller provinces for better governance, says Federal Minister

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Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has once again called for the creation of multiple new provinces across Pakistan, arguing that smaller administrative units would...
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WA Minister, GE Vernova explore hydropower and energy storage opportunities

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy...
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WAIPA applauds Pakistan’s Investment Minister for Sharjah conference impact

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The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has extended profound appreciation to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh for his impactful...
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Pakistan pledges support for Sudan’s health sector development

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Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, held a high-level meeting with a Sudanese delegation led by the Federal Secretary of Health of Sudan. The...
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Romina Khurshid Alam calls for climate investment in Balochistan

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Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, today addressed the Conference on Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience...
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Punjab Assembly praises CDS Syed Asim Munir in resolution

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Punjab Assembly member Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has submitted a congratulatory resolution honoring Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed...
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Visit Pakistan on 8-9 December

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At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will undertake an...
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Pakistan condemns Indian Minister’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks

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Pakistan has categorically rejected and condemned the recent comments made by India’s External Affairs Minister, describing them as “highly inflammatory, baseless and irresponsible.” On media...
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TİKA donates medical supplies to support Thalassemia patients in KP

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The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has handed over a fresh consignment of medical supplies to the Frontier Foundation Peshawar to strengthen treatment...
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CM Punjab orders acceleration of development work in Ravi City

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to speed up development work in Ravi City, emphasizing the timely completion of ongoing projects. The...
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SNGPL announces gas load-shedding schedule for Punjab, KP

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The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has released a new gas load-shedding schedule for consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the winter...
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Rawalpindi transporters to strike against new fines in 8 December

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Transporters in Rawalpindi have escalated protests against the amended Transport Ordinance and the imposition of hefty fines, threatening a city-wide strike next week. The Goods...
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Israeli spyware ‘Predator’ used to target Pakistanis, Amnesty says

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An Israeli company’s spyware has been reportedly used to target Pakistani citizens, raising serious concerns over privacy and surveillance, according to a report by...
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Customs seizes over Rs74 Million Worth of smuggled goods in KP

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The Customs Enforcement in Peshawar has foiled multiple smuggling attempts, seizing goods worth Rs74.4 million across the division, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
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Punjab opens 80 partridges hunting zones, but local communities push back

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Punjab has designated 80 hunting zones for partridges this season, marking the first time the province has allowed such regulated hunting. The legal hunting...
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PMD issues drought advisory for Balochistan

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a pre-alert advisory warning of an intensifying drought across several districts of Balochistan, following a significant reduction...
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Balochistan gripped by severe cold; Quetta at zero, Kalat hits -2°C

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A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on Balochistan, with temperatures plunging to freezing levels in several districts. According to the Meteorological Department,...
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Motorway Police issues travel advisory amid severe fog in parts of Pakistan

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The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a comprehensive travel advisory as dense fog continues to blanket several regions of Punjab, Khyber...
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Pakistan offers lucrative opportunities for U.S. investors, says Ambassador

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Pakistan is presenting “profitable opportunities” for U.S. entrepreneurs, particularly in IT, energy, and minerals sectors, said Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan’s envoy to the...
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