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Nine women sexually assaulted daily in Punjab, SSDO report reveals alarming data

More than 15,000 cases reported between January and June 2025, including 51 kidnappings and 24 incidents of domestic violence At least 85 women face violence daily in Punjab, with an average of nine women being sexually assaulted, according to a biannual report released by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO). The findings, based on Right […]

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four companies authorized to acquire 75% of the capital

PIA’s name and branding will remain unchanged; the fleet will increase from 18 to 38 operational aircraft ISLAMABAD: Four companies have been shortlisted to participate in the upcoming privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, with 75 percent of the national carrier’s shares expected to be auctioned soon. The name and branding of PIA will remain unchanged

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FCC Investigates KP’s Policy to Fire Acting Appointed Employees

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a notice to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government regarding the dismissal of employees appointed under the caretaker government. “The recruitment of my client was carried out in full compliance with all the requirements of the caretaker government,” argued lawyer Khushal Khan, adding that the current KP government dismissed these employees as

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ADB approves $330 million loan to strengthen Pakistan’s power transmission network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $330 million loan to support Pakistan’s second Power Transmission Enhancement Project, aimed at improving the reliability and capacity of the national grid. The funding will support the construction of a 290-kilometer, 500-kilovolt transmission line, as well as significant upgrades to network stations in Islamabad and Faisalabad. According

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Denmark warns UNSC of TTP threat in Central and South Asia

Sandra Jensen Landi highlights the presence of around 6,000 TTP fighters in Afghanistan Denmark has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of the “serious threat” posed by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Central and South Asia, saying the group receives “logistical and substantial support from the de facto authorities”. Speaking as Chair of

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11 no-bail arrest warrants later, Aleema Khan appears at ATC

11 arrest warrants canceled, 15 frozen accounts to be restored, property foreclosures stopped. Aleema Khan appeared before an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Thursday for her November 26 hearing, following threats of property seizure, frozen bank accounts, blocked CNIC and passport and 11 arrest warrants. However, government lawyer Zaheer Shah did not let the hearing

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