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PPP demands lifetime immunity for President, seeks Abolition of NAB in 27th Amendment talks

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During recent talks between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the PPP reportedly demanded lifetime immunity...
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Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days amid security concerns

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The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven more days, until November 15, to maintain law...
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13 more NCCI officials booked in call center extortion case

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against 13 additional officers of the National Counter Crime Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of...
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President, PM pay glowing tribute to Allama Iqbal on 148th birth anniversary

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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 148th birth anniversary, describing the Poet...
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PTA announces nationwide movement against 27th Amendment

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain (PTA) has announced a nationwide protest movement against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling for a suspension of parliamentary proceedings until their...
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Smog crisis worsens in Punjab as Lahore’s AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

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Air pollution across Punjab continued to worsen on Sunday, with Lahore once again blanketed in dense smog as its Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered...
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Jaffar express suspended between Quetta and Peshawar until November 13

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Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express train service operating between Quetta and Peshawar, effective from today until 13 November, citing operational requirements. According to...
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FIA Peshawar arrests four in fake citizenship case

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. According to...
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj 2026 arrangement

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026, ensuring smooth management and services for Pakistani pilgrims. The...
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Pakistan, Iran move to ease cross-border trade, Says Abdul Aleem Khan

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Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed his...
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Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

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Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...
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Govt slashes smart meter prices to accelerate digital power reforms

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The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart...
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Punjab launches mobile app for prison visit bookings

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The Punjab prisons department has introduced a mobile application to facilitate advance booking for meetings with inmates across jails in the province, including Adiala...
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ATC issues notice to police in case against journalist Matiullah Jan

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notice to police in a case filed against senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who faces charges...
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Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Faisalabad tops global pollution index

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Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab have reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad topping the global pollution index as the most polluted city of...
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Federal government raises house rent ceiling for employees by 85%

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The federal government has approved an 85% increase in the house rent ceiling for government employees across the country to help them cope with...
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FIA seizes $55,000 in crackdown on illegal hawala-hundi network

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized over Rs 15 million (US$55,000) worth of foreign currency during a crackdown against illegal hawala-hundi and unlicensed...
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Pakistan to establish center of excellence in advanced materials

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The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad, drawing participation from leading...
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PM orders probe to identify suspects behind major sales tax fraud

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough investigation to identify all institutions, companies, and individuals involved in a major sales tax fraud, directing...
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Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....
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Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...
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EPD seals two polluting industrial units in Lahore

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The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has sealed two industrial units in Lahore for contributing to air pollution during late-night anti-smog operations, officials confirmed...
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Marijuana worth Rs67.5m seized from ‘Thai Red Tea’ parcel at Karachi Airport

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The Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate at Karachi airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through international mail by...
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Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

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Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...
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NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...
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Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

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Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...
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NSW delegation visits NDMA’s national emergencies operation centre

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A delegation of 27th National Security Workshop visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters today. The delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s...
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Russian Embassy refutes ‘100% fake’ video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: The Russian Embassy has declared the viral social media video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as “100% fake.” The embassy clarified...
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Govt forms panel to ensure smooth inter-provincial wheat seed movement

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On the direction of the Prime Minister, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Amir Muhyuddin chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad...
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Pakistan issues visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary

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Pakistan has completed preparations for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi...
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Pakistan, Canada eye stronger cooperation in law, human rights and investment

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The High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, called on the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in...
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Railways recovers land worth Rs91m in Chaman anti-encroachment drive

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Pakistan Railways has retrieved 2.1 acres of valuable land worth Rs91 million in Chaman following a major anti-encroachment operation conducted on the directives of...
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Pakistan highlights climate leadership at Global green growth week in Seoul

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Pakistan underscored its growing climate leadership on the global stage as the Minister of State delivered a keynote address at the opening session of...
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Customs foil major methadone smuggling attempt at taftan border

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Customs authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt of a dangerous narcotic medicine, methadone, at the Taftan border, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
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Supreme court rejects plea to halt senate election on Shibli Faraz’s vacant seat

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a request to stop the Senate election scheduled for Wednesday on the seat left vacant after the disqualification...
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Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

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Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...
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Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...
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Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

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Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...
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Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

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As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

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Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...
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Pakistan, China explore railway investment and technical cooperation

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Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), Jiang Yi, in...
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IHC sets up JIT to investigate police in kidnap and false case saga

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Tuesday has ordered a full investigation into allegations that police personnel...
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Lahore vehicles face seizure after green sticker after Nov 15: EPA

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The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that vehicles operating without a valid “Green Sticker” or ETS (Emissions Testing System) certificate will be...
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Islamabad Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in five cases until Nov 25

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A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained police from arresting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in five different cases, including...
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Karachi traffic police issues over Rs 1.25 crore in e-challans in six hours

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The Karachi Traffic Police has released statistics showing that since the launch of its e-challan system, over Rs 12.5 million in fines were imposed...
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PM Shehbaz leaves for Riyadh to attend future investment initiative summit

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Riyadh to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, following a...
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President Zardari reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Black Day

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President Asif Ali Zardari said that October 27, 1947, marks the “darkest day” in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, when Indian forces took...
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Driving license facility launched at Lahore Airport

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A new driving license issuance facility has been set up at Allama Iqbal International Airport, allowing both domestic and international travelers to obtain their...
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Court issues arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for fifth time

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she...
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Pakistan to close airspace for two days amid border drill concerns

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Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Pakistan will suspend commercial overflight of its airspace for three hours each morning over the next two...
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Islamabad holds solidarity march against Indian atrocities in Kashmir

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A protest rally was held in Islamabad on Monday to mark Black Day, denouncing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)....
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Pakistan renews call for Kashmir self-determination on Black Day”

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On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message recalling the...
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Air quality in Lahore rockets to AQI 500+, Central Punjab gasping

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Lahore and large parts of central Punjab are once again enveloped in thick smog as air pollution surged to dangerous levels across the region. According...
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SC issues notice to ECP in Shibli Faraz disqualification case

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Important developments took place in the Supreme Court on Monday regarding cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan...
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KP government reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government observed Black Day on Monday to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and...
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Pakistan, EU Parliament delegation reaffirm strong ties under GSP+ framework

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Pakistan and the European Parliament reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework during a high-level...
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Govt of Punjab to pay allowance to 65,000 mosque imams

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The Government of Punjab has announced that for the first time in the province’s history, it will provide a stipend to around 65,000 imams...
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5 soldiers, 25 terrorists killed in operations in NW Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Five soldiers and 25 terrorists were killed in two separate military engagements in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday. The...
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Administration Recovers illegally stored hospital drugs from Sethi Town House Peshawar

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The district administration in Peshawar has recovered a large quantity of government hospital medicines during a raid on a house in the city’s Sethi...
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PML-N announces candidate list for upcoming by-elections

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The Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) has decided to issue tickets to several candidates ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Sources say the decision was...
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PM Shehbaz announces restoration of gas connections for households nationwide

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the restoration of gas connections for domestic consumers across the country, fulfilling what he described as a long-standing...
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Railways ends contractor system for Lahore coolies after 25 years

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Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced the abolition of the contractor system for porters (coolies) at Lahore Railway Station, ending a...
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Punjab launches first-ever health screening program for special children

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Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the province's first comprehensive Special Health Screening Program for special children, aimed at providing medical care,...
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Smog alerts issued across Central Punjab as pollution intensifies

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Smog levels in Lahore and several central districts of Punjab have intensified, making open-air breathing increasingly hazardous. Health experts have warned residents to limit...
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PTI to call ‘Peace Jirga’ in KP Assembly for consensus against terrorism

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene a "Peace Jirga" in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to develop a unified strategy for ending terrorism and...
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New Qatar-to-Europe illegal migration route uncovered: FIA

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six passengers from Sialkot Airport who were attempting to travel to Europe through Qatar under the guise...
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PM Shehbaz to attend future investment summit in Saudi Arabia

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 27 to 29 October at the invitation of...
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Numbers game begins as PPP seeks new government in AJK

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has moved to bring a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq and initiated...
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Mustafa Kamal inaugurates locally manufactured ventilator at Karachi Expo Center

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Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated a locally manufactured ventilator at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare technology...
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CCP Enhances Capacity to Detect Cartels and Market Abuse

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an in-house training session titled “Investigating Cartel and Abuse of Dominance Cases” for officers from its Legal,...
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Pakistan, Iran discuss launch of ferry service to boost trade and facilitate travelers

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Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met Iranian Minister for Roads, Farzana Sadiq, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in maritime connectivity...
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Punjab air pollution hits dangerous levels; Sheikhupura tops list at AQI 257

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Air pollution across Punjab has soared to alarming levels, with readings indicating a sharp deterioration across major urban centres. On Saturday, the latest data...
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Islamabad High Court to hear plea seeking ban on Imran Khan’s X account

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled for hearing a petition seeking the closure of former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s...
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Punjab govt begins screening CM Maryam Nawaz’s security amid TLP proscription

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Following the recent proscription of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by the federal government, a comprehensive security screening of the security personnel and other staff...
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Punjab completes survey for installation of 5,500 security cameras in central jails

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Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province...
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PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban, Defence Minister inaugurates service

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a...
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Flood-Hit 72 tehsils to get emergency aid, Punjab announces restoration plans

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The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to...
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Shazia Marri denies any PPP–PML-N power-sharing deal in Balochistan

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share...
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Punjab to launch drone policing, tighten arms regulations

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The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to...
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Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen trade and investment ties

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan...
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Pakistan bans TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

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The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The...
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Pakistan pursues new logistics partnerships with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka

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Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the...
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AJK Premier praises Pakistan Army’s role in region’s freedom

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Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that...
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Over 200 bogus allotments detected in Pakistan Railways housing

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The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in...
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Pakistan pledges to uphold UN charter principles on 80th anniversary

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Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary...
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Court orders ID and passport seizure of Aleema Khan for repeated non-appearance

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A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime...
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ATC clears Maryam Nawaz in NAB office attack case

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A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the...
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IHC issues arrest warrants for ERRA–NDMA Director over non-appearance

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The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National...
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FAPUASA urges HEC and Planning Ministry to resolve university teachers’ pay and tax issues

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The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and...
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Pakistan and China sign MoU to enhance cooperation in Quantum technologies

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): A high-level delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)—a leading Chinese state-owned conglomerate—called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and...
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Sherry Rehman calls for reviving Pakistan’s climate diplomacy ahead of COP30

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Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review Pakistan’s...
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Govt slashes power tariffs for industry and agriculture to boost economic growth: Leghari

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Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed...
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Customs clearance halted at Pak-Afghan border points amid security tensions

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The customs clearance, both of exports and imports, has been suspended at the Customs Border Stations of Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, and Angoor Adda...
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PM Shehbaz announces “Roshan Maeeshat Power Package” for industry and agriculture

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Power Package aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors to promote economic...
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Police arrest fugitive in honour killing of 19-year-old girl

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Rawalpindi Police have arrested a fugitive wanted for the honour killing of a 19-year-old girl two years ago in the Jatli area. The suspect,...
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Six arrested in Rawalpindi after viral video of man’s torture

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Rawalpindi police launched a late-night crackdown in the City Police Station area of Gawalmandi, arresting six suspects including the main accused, Junaid alias Jeeda...
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FBR Implements new procedure for industrial power and gas connection changes

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new procedure for the transfer of industrial electricity and gas connections, effective from October 22,...
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Health Asia 2025 showcases Pakistan’s growing pharma and health potential

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The Health Asia 2025 exhibition is underway at the Expo Centre Karachi with great enthusiasm, featuring participation from hundreds of companies and institutions representing...
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IHC directs jail officials to permit visits for names listed by Salman Akram Raja

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange meetings between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the...
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