Listen to the article Three forests in Murree, namely Ghoda Gali, PP-1 and Samli ranges, have been severely affected by severe forest fires. These fires, which have spread to 49 different areas, show no signs of slowing down and are intensifying, especially after dark. The fire, now visible from miles away, has ravaged the local […]
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Listen to the article Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yamama completed a visit to the Turkish ports of Gölcük and Aksas, aimed at strengthening naval cooperation between the two countries. Upon arrival at the ports, PNS Yamama was warmly welcomed by senior officials of the Pakistan Embassy in Turkey, as well as high-ranking officers of the
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Listen to the article PESHAWAR: Local government employees announced a protest against non-payment of salaries. The Peshawar Metropolitan Government is struggling to achieve financial stability, so its employees have not received their salaries for the month of December despite the passage of 15 days. After two weeks of waiting, the employees threatened to demonstrate and
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Listen to the article PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken a significant step towards empowering and providing employment opportunities to its youth by launching the distribution of interest-free loans under the ‘Ehsaas Nojawan Programme’. A loan check distribution ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Ali
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Listen to the article RAWALPINDI: The wave of inflation that began with the New Year shows no signs of abating, leaving price control officials seemingly powerless to curb escalating costs. Even Sunday markets, traditionally seen as a relief for consumers, have been swept away by the current inflation. In the open market, live chicken is
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Listen to the article FRANKFURT: Pakistan is showcasing its textile sector at the world’s largest home textile exhibition, Heimtextil 2025, with a record number of exhibitors and a significant increase in its export prospects. The event, which began on January 14 in Frankfurt, Germany, brings together 2,800 exhibitors from 130 countries, with Pakistan becoming the
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Listen to the article A petition seeking legal action against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been filed in the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad over the violence during the November 26 protest. The petition, filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was heard by Sessions Judge Azam Khan, Express News reported. PTI Chairman Barrister
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Listen to the article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the World Bank’s $20 billion commitment under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan. This commitment, announced on Wednesday, aims to support Pakistan’s development priorities and aligns with the country’s economic transformation plan. In a post on his official social media account, the
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Listen to the article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s per capita debt surged at a double-digit rate to nearly Rs 302,000 at the end of the last fiscal year and the government was also unable to limit the fiscal deficit to the prudent limit prescribed by law of Parliament, according to the new Budget Policy Statement on Tuesday.
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Listen to the article Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan, the army’s media wing said on Wednesday. The operation, carried out on the intervening night of January 14-15, targeted the terrorists’ hideout after credible intelligence reports confirmed their presence, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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