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Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

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Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...
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Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...
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Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

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Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...
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PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...
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Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

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Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...
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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

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Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...
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Lahore prepares comprehensive security plan for Basant festival

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Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Basant festival, dividing the city into red, yellow, and green zones, officials said. A...
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Peshawar High Court seeks PTA report on TikTok immoral content

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The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order regarding a petition against the sharing of immoral content on TikTok, directing the Pakistan Telecommunication...
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Passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway, 9 dead

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At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Hud Goth in...
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New weather system brings cold, rain, and snow to Punjab: PDMA

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A new western weather system has entered Punjab, bringing forecasts of severe cold, rainfall, and snowfall across the province, authorities said. According to the Provincial...
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Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

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A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...
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Ministry asks FIA to probe thefts at Pakistan Steel

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The Ministry of Industries and Production has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) requesting a comprehensive inquiry into thefts at Pakistan Steel Mills,...
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PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep mobile SIMs active abroad

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a major decision allowing overseas Pakistanis to maintain continuous mobile phone service while living abroad, officials said....
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Power tariff likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

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Electricity consumers may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit for one month, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a...
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Islamabad High Court halts tree cutting in capital till Feb 2

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees in the federal capital until February 2, citing concerns...
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Balochistan student wins global award for banana stem fibre innovation

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A student from Balochistan, Muhammad Sarfraz, has won the “Discover Natural Fibre Initiative” award for developing natural fibre from banana stems, bringing international recognition...
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CTD conducts 425 intelligence-based operations across Punjab in one month

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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab carried out 425 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various cities of the province during the past month, resulting in...
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FIA arrests retired employee in Quetta over visa fraud

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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Quetta has arrested a retired employee on charges of visa fraud and human smuggling, officials...
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists, thwart hostage crisis in Kharan, Balochistan

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Security forces eliminated 12 terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan district, in a coordinated operation, following an attempted hostage situation on Thursday, according to the military’s...
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Islamabad local body elections postponed, schedule withdrawn

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The local body elections in the federal capital Islamabad have been postponed, with the Election Commission of Pakistan withdrawing the previously announced schedule. According to...
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Over 1 million web links blocked in Pakistan for anti-religious, immoral content

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Pakistan has blocked more than one million web links and URLs spreading content against religion, the state, and public morality, according to official data. The...
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PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...
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PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...
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Punjab Boards announce revised matric, intermediate exam schedule

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All nine educational boards of Punjab have issued the examination schedule for matriculation and intermediate annual and supplementary exams. According to a circular, due to...
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Germany to increase Pakistani students number to 10,000

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister’s Office...
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NDMA issues weather alert as westerly system approaches

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The National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system...
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Two murder suspects arrested from UAE, brought to Pakistan

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FIA NCB Interpol has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in murder cases from the United Arab Emirates and shifted them to Islamabad Airport. The arrested...
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JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...
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President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

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President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...
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Passenger van plunges into river during snowfall in upper Chitral

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Fresh snowfall has begun in the upper regions of Chitral and several areas of Lower Chitral, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and...
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Lord-IP, Fazaia Bilquis College join hands to strengthen media education, professional training

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Lord Media Network (Private) Limited and its subsidiary Internews Pakistan and Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women FBCOE(W) on Thursday signed a Memorandum...
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Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

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A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...
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Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

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Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...
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Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

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High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...
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Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...
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KP govt releases Rs4bn for Tirah depopulation activities in Khyber

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the release of Rs4 billion in funds for District Khyber to support Tirah depopulation-related activities. According to official sources,...
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Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan tomorrow

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A rain-bearing weather system from the west is expected to enter Pakistan on Thursday, raising the possibility of rainfall in the upper parts of...
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Sub-zero temperatures persist in northern areas

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Extremely cold weather continues to grip parts of Pakistan, with Kalam recording the lowest temperature at minus 6 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan...
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Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...
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PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

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Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...
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China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

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BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...
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ANF seizes over Rs240 million worth of drugs in nationwide crackdown

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ANF (Anti-Narcotics Force) has recovered narcotics worth over Rs240 million during a nationwide crackdown against smuggling. According to ANF officials, the force conducted operations near...
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Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

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Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...
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Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

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The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...
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NEPRA hears government bid for uniform electricity tariff

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a hearing on the federal government’s request to introduce a uniform electricity tariff for consumers across...
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Senate IT Committee probes Rs300 million illegal call center scam

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A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, reviewed allegations of misappropriation of Rs150 million per month...
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CTD kills eight terrorists, including two commanders, in KP operations

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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that eight terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed during operations carried out in Peshawar, Khyber,...
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KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

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The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...
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Over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work in 2025: Report

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Bureau of Immigration data shows that over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in 2025, slightly higher than the 727,381 recorded in 2024. According to...
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PDMA issues severe cold weather alert until January 16

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The Pakistan Meteorological and Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a severe cold weather alert until January 16, warning of heavy snowfall, dense fog,...
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Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

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Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...
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New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

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Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...
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Four killed, including groom, in Jamrud road accident

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At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision...
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Motorway police shut multiple routes as visibility drops

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Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and...
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Gas cylinder blast kills eight at wedding house in Islamabad

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At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad...
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Severe cold wave grips pakistan as temperatures drop below zero in Hunza

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A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials...
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Punjab extends school holidays by one week due to severe winter

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The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students...
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NEOC announces first polio drive of 2026

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The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced the first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from February 2 to February...
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PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...
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Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

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Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...
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Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

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The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...
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KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

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The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...
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Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

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The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...
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Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

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The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...
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Pakistan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing...
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Supreme Court takes disciplinary action against three officials

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The Supreme Court has taken disciplinary action against three of its officials over serious administrative lapses, according to an official statement issued by the...
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Federal govt appoints Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as new SECP Chairman

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The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...
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FIA arrests three in Copyright Act violation case

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in violations of the Copyright Act, officials...
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ANF arrests five, seizes drugs worth Rs174 million nationwide

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking near educational institutions and across major cities, arresting five suspects in six separate...
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Customs, Rangers seized smuggled goods worth millions in Karachi

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Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the 91 Wing of the Rangers, recovered a large quantity of smuggled goods during a joint anti-smuggling operation at...
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11 terrorists killed in separate intelligence-based operations in NW Pakistan

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Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
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Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi, preps for January 11 Mazar-e-Quaid rally

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed...
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BHC orders province-wide shift to model courts

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On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts...
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Interior Minister Orders Tough Action Against Human Smugglers

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the...
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PM directs to distribute Ramadan aid through digital system

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public,...
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Balochistan cabinet approves electric bike scheme for public

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The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through...
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PA standing committee approves Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2025

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The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Beijing Police College, observes high-tech training

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed...
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Committee reviews Diamer-Bhasha Dam victims’ complaints, prioritizes agreements

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A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer...
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Commerce Minister highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery at ABC meeting

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger...
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Court orders to register murder case against CTD officers in Rawalpindi

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A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake...
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ANF arrests seven, seizes drugs worth over Rs302m

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than...
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Qaid-e-Azam Business Park gets dedicated 220kV Grid Station

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Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid...
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FIA foils attempted sea route to Iran, arrests 24 in Gwadar

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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place...
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Daddu Court sentences 10 police officers in fake encounter case

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A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for...
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Islamabad Removes Over 29,000 Allergy-Causing Trees

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Islamabad Administration has removed more than 29,000 pollen-producing trees as part of a joint campaign by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry...
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DG ISPR says 2,597 terrorists killed in 2025 counter-terrorism operations

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Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday that at least 2,597 terrorists were killed in more...
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Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker cabinet sworn in ahead of elections

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Twelve ministers of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government were sworn in on Tuesday at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the official formation of the...
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NDMA issues alert for severe cold wave in Balochistan

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding a possible severe cold wave in Balochistan. According to the NDMA, extreme cold conditions...
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Pakistan plans major aviation overhaul to meet global standards

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The government of Pakistan has decided to bring the country’s aviation sector up to international standards. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are...
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Federal Govt launches telemedicine to reduce hospital crowds

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Pakistan has officially launched a telemedicine system aimed at reducing overcrowding in major hospitals. The first health care center under the initiative was inaugurated...
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Govt plans electricity relief using capital power levy

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The federal government of Pakistan is preparing to provide additional relief to electricity consumers through a new plan aimed at reducing electricity tariffs. Under...
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Overseas migration from Pakistan rises by 5 percent: NA panel told

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Officials informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that the number of Pakistanis travelling abroad has increased, with a five percent rise...
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PTI founder’s lawyer demands court appearance in May 9 cases

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Counsel for the PTI founder, Faisal Malik, on Tuesday demanded that his client be produced before the anti-terrorism court in connection with the May...
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SHC directs police to register case for recovery of missing men

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The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recovery of...
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300 dog-bite cases reported since 1st Jan in Karachi

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As many as 300 dog-bite cases were reported at Indus Hospital Korangi during the first five days of the New Year, highlighting a sharp...
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Punjab records 625 extortion cases in 2025

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Punjab reported 625 cases of extortion during 2025, according to official data compiled by the Crime Control Department (CCD). The CCD prepared a detailed breakdown...
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IHC Issues notification for approval of Practice and Procedure Rules 2025

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued the official notification approving the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 for the High Court and subordinate...
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PM urges boost for SMEs to increase exports

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold significant potential to boost national exports and drive economic growth. The Prime Minister...
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Court takes up petition alleging fake police encounter killing in Rawalpindi

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A court in Rawalpindi has fixed for hearing a petition seeking registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers over the...
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