ISLAMABAD: Concerns over severe water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday as PPP lawmakers questioned official water distribution figures and demanded answers on shortages affecting agriculture and irrigation. The issue surfaced in a notice of appeal filed in the House, in which PPP leaders warned of […]
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A total of 16 international teams from different armies participated in this annual event, according to the military media arm The Pakistan Army team, represented by the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), won the first place in the International Pacesticking Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA), Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK), the Army’s media
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered authorities to further simplify procedures and speed up approval of loans under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme, stressing that greater facilitation for applicants would help more citizens realize their dream of becoming a homeowner. The Prime Minister, chairing a meeting to review the progress of the
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The submarine is equipped with advanced combat systems, modern sensors and Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. The first Hangor-class submarine receives a traditional naval welcome, with Pakistan Naval Academy cadets presenting a ceremonial salute while Pakistan Navy Z-9EC helicopters conduct a flyby. PHOTO: APPLICATION KARACHI: The first Hangor class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, arrived in Karachi
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The Council also discussed the proposed draft rules governing the procedure and conduct of the affairs of the Council. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Pakistan on Thursday decided to introduce certain amendments to the Code of Conduct of Judges while examining a series of institutional and administrative issues in a meeting held at
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PMD said rain is expected in Islamabad, parts of Punjab, KP, Sindh and Balochistan between June 11 and 13. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued warnings of rain, thunderstorms and possible flash floods in several parts of the country, while hot and humid conditions persist
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ISLAMABAD: The government is set to unveil a massive consolidated budget of 17.5 trillion rupees (around $61 billion) for the 2026-2027 financial year on Friday (today) to meet the International Monetary Fund’s strict austerity conditions. The framework sets an ambitious Federal Board of Revenue tax target of Rs 15,267 billion and targets GDP growth of
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The Economic Survey of Pakistan released on Thursday showed that the government fell short of three major macroeconomic targets, but maintained external sector stability and broad-based recovery in the outgoing fiscal year, despite the negative impacts of the Middle East war. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, the government could not achieve the
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Balochistan Doctors Corps stages protest, calls for security reforms, end to ‘retaliatory actions’ against doctors The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Quetta Zone has strongly condemned the acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Naseer at Civil Hospital, demanding a judicial inquiry to present the facts to the public. Addressing a press conference at the Quetta Press Club
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PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir are present; the martyrs will be buried with full military honors Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and others attend funeral prayers of soldiers martyred in Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crash near Muzaffarabad. Photo: ISPR Funeral prayers for servicemen martyred in the crash of a Pakistan Army
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