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FIA foils human trafficking plot with Umrah visas, five people arrested at airport

Listen to the article The immigration team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday foiled a major human trafficking operation at the Islamabad airport. Authorities arrested five people, including a 16-year-old child, who were trying to travel to SaFive suspects arrested in Lahore over Umrah visa-related human trafficking operation in Saudi Islamabad a broader […]

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PSX jumps 0.9%, KSE-100 index exceeds 1,000 points

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Listen to the article The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a rally on Friday with the KSE-100 index gaining 1,020.04 points, or 0.9 per cent, to reach 114,856.78 points during intraday trading. The market hit a high of 114,960.52 points and fell to a low of 113,571.95 during the trading session. The trading volume amounted

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Azerbaijani cargo vehicles allowed to enter Pakistan under new trade deal

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Listen to the article The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed Azerbaijani cargo vehicles to enter Pakistan under the 2024 Azerbaijan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement. The FBR has issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) under the New Agreement and Transit Trade Rules, 2024, covering goods arriving via Karachi Port, Muhammad Bin Qasim Port and Gwadar

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Government plans to appoint ‘baboos’ as venture capital firms draw criticism

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Listen to the article KARACHI: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA), protesting the decision to appoint bureaucrats as vice-chancellors, boycotted the teaching process in Sindh universities, including the University of Karachi . FAPUASA General Secretary Prof Nag Raj said the teaching process would remain suspended in universities across the province. Appointment

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Karachi to experience cold winds and dry weather this week

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Listen to the article Karachi is expected to experience dry and cool weather over the next 24 hours, with intermittent strong winds, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature in the city on Friday was recorded at 12°C and it is expected to remain between 10 and 12°C. The wind speed is recorded

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Ministry of Finance removes budget guarantee for revolving fund accounts in projects

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Listen to the article The Ministry of Finance has removed the requirement for a budget or fund guarantee to open revolving fund accounts for projects. This change follows an amendment to the office memorandum issued on August 4, 2022, which has now been officially notified. According to the revised memorandum, the language in paragraph 1

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Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison

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Listen to the article An accountability court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and his wife Bushra Bibi to 7 years in a £190 million case. Justice Nasir Javed Rana of the Islamabad Accountability Court announced the order in a courtroom at Adiala Prison in Rawalpindi, where Imran

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Gang of maids steal 80 tola of gold in Punjab

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Listen to the article A gang, comprising mainly of maids, stole 80 tola of gold from a residence in Punjab’s Gujranwala district, sparking widespread concern. The incident took place in Gujranwala, where a complaint was lodged with the emergency helpline 15, accusing a domestic worker of being involved in the crime. Following this complaint, Safe

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Famous Pakistani composer Zulfiqar Ali Attre dies at 61

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Listen to the article Famous Pakistani music composer Zulfiqar Ali Attre died after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. Attre, known for his numerous contributions to the Pakistani film industry, has composed music for over 50 films during his illustrious career. His ability to create timeless melodies has earned him a devoted

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Pakistani climber climbs South America’s highest peak

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PUBLISHED on January 17, 2025 Pakistani adventurer Samar Khan has done it again! The intrepid mountaineer added another breathtaking feat to his already impressive tally by reaching the summit of Mount Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak at 6,961 meters in Argentina. But for Samar, it was more than just another climb: it was a testament

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