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Govt continues Basant revival, imposes strict kite-flying laws

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The Punjab government has moved forward with preparations to restart the Basant festival in Lahore in February, finalizing a detailed regulatory framework that includes registration fees for kite-related businesses, strict material standards, strengthened enforcement measures and new safety requirements for motorcyclists. The Lahore district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string manufacturers as […]

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National polio eradication campaign set to begin on Monday

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Despite harsh weather conditions, more than 400,000 frontline workers will vaccinate 45.5 million children against polio. A health worker administers anti-polio drops to a child during the launch of the city-wide vaccination campaign, marking another crucial step in the fight to protect future generations from the crippling disease. PHOTO FILE: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI: The last

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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan has emerged from economic crisis, committed to better governance through reforms

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The Prime Minister called the regulatory framework a ‘quantum leap’, saying it would facilitate business, industry, agriculture and FDI Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the launching ceremony of national regulatory reforms in Islamabad. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had emerged from severe economic distress thanks to the efforts of his government and

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Gaps in governance, security and services in the Tirah Valley expose people to extremism risks

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Frontier Corps says fencing, cameras installed to curb infiltration along Afghan border Security personnel of the Frontier Corps guard the skywalk of the newly inaugurated Badini Trade Terminal in Balochistan. PHOTO: AFP KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: The deteriorating situation in the Tirah Valley has exposed deep-rooted governance failures, with security officials highlighting the absence of basic services,

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Khawaja Asif holds former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for Nawaz Sharif’s ouster

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According to Hameed, the orchestrated political plots, the May 9 riots; other costs to follow Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday warned that elements involved in acts against the security and solidarity of Pakistan would be brought to strict accountability, holding former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for orchestrating major political conspiracies in the

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PM Shehbaz meets UK minister to discuss development, climate and regional cooperation

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The British Pakistani diaspora strengthens people-to-people ties and serves as a bridge between Pakistan and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa, to discuss bilateral cooperation on development, climate change, economic engagement and regional issues. According to a statement from

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Sindh forms committee to review Karachi’s e-challan system

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A committee tasked with evaluating fines, enforcement and transparency amid public complaints about traffic problems The Sindh government has constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi in 2025, officials said on Friday. Minister of Interior, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Public Prosecution Department Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has

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Petition filed in Peshawar High Court seeking closure of Nowshera oil depot

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Claims that depot is dangerously close to residential areas, linked to health risks, risks A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking closure of an oil depot located in Nowshera Pabi residential area, Tarro Jaba. The petition, filed by local Tehsil and village council presidents Gohar Ali and Taimoor Iqbal, names the

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ISPR releases new song celebrating unity of armed forces

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Asrar’s “Pak Sarzaminiyo” honors martyrs and soldiers, highlights determination and national pride Pakistani army soldiers. PHOTO: ISPR/FILE A new national song was released by Inter-Services Public Relations on December 9, titled “Pak Sarzaminiyo” and sung by singer-songwriter Asrar. The song highlights the unity of the three armed forces, the Army, Navy and Air Force, and

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