Standing crops, orchards, vehicles are damaged and power supply collapses across the district Heavy rains accompanied by a hailstorm lashed Upper Dir and Swat districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and causing widespread disruption. In Dir, showers and hail plunged into darkness and triggered flash floods in waterways, blocking traffic on […]
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According to macroeconomic stability and ‘geopolitical tailwinds’, Pakistan is poised for growth and investment In a virtual speech at the second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition in Karachi, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan was witnessing a moment of convergence between internal economic stability and favorable international dynamics. “Where we
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Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence operation in Kalat district of Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation, carried out on the night of November 1, targeted members of Fitna al Hindustan, a group described as an Indian proxy. Troops reportedly attacked the terrorists’ hideout, killing four people. Weapons and
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Suspension leaves 12 international flights grounded, causing hardship for passengers, including Umrah pilgrims Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) began restoring its flight operations after a disruption caused by a dispute with aircraft engineers on Tuesday. The airline’s management said services had resumed under alternative arrangements. Flights PK-245 from Islamabad to Dammam and PK-761 from Islamabad to
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A gas cylinder exploded in the basement cafeteria of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, shaking the building. Four people were injured and were immediately taken to hospital for medical treatment. After the explosion, lawyers and court staff evacuated the building and moved to open spaces outside. Rescue operations are underway to provide immediate assistance to
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Police said the FIR was lodged following the complaint of lawyer Aamir Lutf Ali Zardari, father of the deceased. HYDERABAD: The Sindh Health Care Commission (SHCC) has objected to the registration of an FIR on doctors of Liaquat Teaching Hospital in a case relating to the death of a young man due to dengue virus
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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed deep displeasure over inadequate measures taken by the Punjab government to combat smog, warning that the deterioration of air quality in Lahore had reached alarming levels. Justice Shahid Karim, while hearing several petitions related to smog control, pollution reduction and groundwater protection, criticized the authorities for
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Lawyers critical of the current situation accuse leaders of the higher judiciary of enabling executive encroachment The Lahore High Court last week asked the petitioner’s lawyer to submit a copy of the application he had filed with the federal government for cancellation of the registration of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and allowed him to amend
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LAHORE: Most major cities in Punjab were engulfed in smog on Monday and the air quality deteriorated to dangerous levels. Lahore, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura and Kasur recorded the worst air quality levels. According to international monitoring agency IQAir, Gujranwala’s AQI reached 762, among the highest in the region. However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Advocate General of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in a suo motu case relating to the supply of contaminated water from the Khanpur dam. While hearing the case, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) lawyer Hasan Raza informed a Constitutional Bench (CB) of the Supreme Court that Khanpur
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