KARACHI: Numerous fire incidents have been reported in Karachi over the past five days, leaving at least two people dead and six children injured. The most furious fire broke out in a warehouse in the Moach Goth area of Baldia on Thursday evening, and the extinguishing operation continued until Friday. The flames were extinguished on […]
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Bulls make strong comeback as KSE-100 index posts 4th highest single-day gain The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a powerful rebound on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index jumped 4,899 points, or 3.13 percent, to close at 161,632, marking the fourth highest daily gain in its history. The rally helped the index regain the 160,000 level
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Over Rs 42.5 million recovered from arrested officials, FIA tells judge hearing Ducky Bhai’s wife’s case A local court on Friday extended the remand of six officials of the National Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in connection with a case registered against them for accepting huge bribes and abuse of power. The Federal Investigation Agency has
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Discusses Pak-Afghan tensions, says Pakistan takes effective measures against terrorism Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to the defense of the nation, warning that any external aggression would be met with a strong and decisive response. During an interactive session with teachers
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“Pakistan has been urging the Taliban to take decisive and effective action against terrorist groups for four years” Pakistan has stressed that it does not want an escalation of tensions with Afghanistan and remains hopeful for a “positive outcome” from the next round of talks with the Afghan Taliban, scheduled to begin on November 6,
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Provincial Assembly pushes Center to amend Article 140-A making local elections mandatory within 90 days of dissolution The Punjab Assembly has sent a resolution to the federal government, seeking constitutional protection for local governments through an amendment to Article 140-A of the Constitution of Pakistan. Article 140-A concerns the creation of local governments in the
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Wildlife. PHOTO: APPLICATION The Punjab government has taken two major steps to protect wildlife and protect human populations from the potential dangers posed by wild animals. The measures include implementation of the “Punjab Wildlife Risk Control Rules 2025” and comprehensive amendments to existing wildlife protection laws, aimed at modernizing environment and biodiversity management in the
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In Punjab, the wind blows from east to west, bringing polluted air from Indian regions to Pakistan. Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab continue to worsen, with Faisalabad overtaking Lahore as the most polluted city, recording an air quality index (AQI) of 554. Gujranwala and Multan followed, while Lahore’s AQI reached 471 this morning.
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RAWALPINDI: The investigation into a mega financial scandal involving the transfer of Rs 2 billion from the official accounts of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to private companies and personal accounts through Call Deposit Receipts (CDRs) has widened. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has completed the interrogation of all former directors general and directors of
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RAWALPINDI/PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday announced the creation of a 13-member provincial cabinet, comprising 10 ministers, two advisors and a special assistant. According to Express News, the cabinet members include Meena Afridi, Arshad Ayub Khan, Amjad Ali, Aftab Alam Khan, Fazal Shakoor Khan, Khaliqur Rehman, Riaz Khan, Syed Fakhar Jehan and Aqibullah
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