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Sindh cabinet clears Rs11.2 billion package for 11 Karachi mega projects

Approves a framework to receive a 12.5% gas royalty “in kind” instead of cash from selected gas fields KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs11.198 billion package for 11 mega non-annual development program (ADP) infrastructure projects in Karachi, along with Rs8.825 billion for water supply and sanitation projects across the province. According to […]

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Salman Akram Raja and PTI leaders say they are banned from entering Britain before elections

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Naeem Panjutha, Shaukat Basra among leaders arrested at entry point as campaign enters final phase Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf General Secretary Salman Akram Raja said he was exiled from Gilgit-Baltistan on June 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming elections in the region. SCREENSHOT Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Salman Akram Raja along with party founder Imran Khan’s

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17 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations after Quetta train attack: ISPR

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ISPR says disinfection operations continue; weapons, explosives and IEDs recovered Security forces killed 17 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Hindustan in a series of operations across Balochistan following the May 24 terror attack on a train in Quetta, the army’s media wing said on Tuesday. Last month, at least 14 people, including three Frontier Corps

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Bilawal vows to fight for Gilgit-Baltistan’s rights under the 18th Amendment

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He says the new generation of PPP will fight for Gilgit-Baltistan’s right to rule, own resources and create jobs for youth PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a public rally in Skardu ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections on Tuesday. SCREENSHOT Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said Gilgit-Baltistan should enjoy the same constitutional

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Power outage blamed as half of city dries up

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KARACHI: Another disruption to the water supply, another ordeal for the residents of Karachi – a pattern that has been repeated so often that it seems ingrained in the city’s daily reality. The metropolis was once again hit by a serious water crisis, with 50 to 60 percent of areas facing a suspension of water

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Traders reject return of 8 p.m. closing rule

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Announce extended opening hours; lawyers call for restoration of regular hearing times RAWALPINDI: The temporary relaxation granted during Eidul Azha under the government’s energy conservation program ended on Sunday, prompting traders in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to demand permanent withdrawal of the directive requiring markets and shops to close at 8 p.m.

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WB delegation visits Taxila heritage sites

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World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi and her delegation visit the UNESCO-listed Sirkap Ruins and Taxila Museum during a visit to the ancient heart of Gandharan in Pakistan. PHOTOS: EXPRESS TAXILE: A high-level delegation led by World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi visited the ancient city of Taxila and its internationally renowned archaeological sites to

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Bhatta Ground contract generates significant revenue

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RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has recovered Rs 115.4 million in the first phase of contract collection from Bhatta Ground cattle market, while Rs 30 million income tax has also been deposited with the federal government. Under the terms of the agreement, RCB is now expected to receive Rs 25.4 million per month from

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Higher Education Commission rankings reveal research gaps

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LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) self-assessment report has raised questions about the research focus and innovation capacity of Punjab’s leading universities, with several long-established government institutions failing to achieve top rankings despite years of public funding, extensive faculty networks and extensive academic infrastructure. The assessment examined 95 universities across the country as part of

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