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Punjab extends Section 144, maintains ban on outdoor drone flying

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Restrictions on outdoor drone flying remained in effect across the province for another 30 days, notification says The Punjab government has extended the implementation of Section 144 to the entire province, maintaining a complete ban on outdoor drone flights, said a notification issued on Sunday. According to the Interior Ministry, restrictions on drone flying in […]

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Metro and Green Line resume as Islamabad roads reopen after week-long closure

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Police say diversions on Srinagar Highway and Express Highway may continue at different times, affecting traffic flow A Pakistani police officer diverts bikers from a road leading to the Serena Hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the United States and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo:

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Pakistan showed restraint as responsible nuclear state during India conflict: Gilani

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According to him, Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts are recognized globally for regional peace Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani addresses the 41st annual dinner of the Old Ravians Association in Lahore. PHOTO: PPP/X Acting President and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that Pakistan was a responsible nuclear state, despite Indian aggression after the Pahalgam

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Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn White House dinner shooting

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC. Radio Pakistan reported. In a statement, the president expressed relief that President Donald Trump and the first lady remained safe, calling the incident a “heinous act

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Power Division urges Nepra to waive fees for solar users below 25 kilowatts

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Request to review its regulations, seeking to remove fee exemption from licensing requirements Solar panel. Photo: AGENCE ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: The Energy Division on Sunday formally asked Nepra to review its regulations, seeking removal of fees and license exemption for solar consumers with systems of less than 25 kilowatts (kW), following a directive from Energy Minister

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Hydel boost facilitates load shedding

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ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in dam flows in mid-April boosted hydropower production, reducing, but not ending, load shedding across the country. The Energy Division said Saturday that hydropower generation reached 6,000 megawatts during Friday evening’s peak hours, allowing authorities to limit load management despite an increase in electricity demand. According to a spokesperson, increased water

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The government is betting on stronger growth and a broader tax base

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to set a GDP growth target of 5.1 per cent and a tax collection target exceeding Rs 15.5 trillion in the next fiscal year’s budget (2026-27), even as global lenders expect slower growth in the economy. Finance ministry sources said preparations for the next budget are in the final

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Pakistan launches high-resolution imaging satellite

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PRSC-EO3, a Pakistani remote sensing satellite, is launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Shanxi Province. PHOTO: application ISLAMABAD: China successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province on Saturday, official Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite, named PRSC-EO3, was launched into space

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