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Balochistan govt issues public notice regarding probe commission on Ziarat tragedy
QUETTA: A public notice has been issued regarding the inquiry commission established to probe the Ziarat tragedy, ARY News reported. According to the notice, the Balochistan government formed the investigation commission for an independent judicial inquiry, appointing Justice Muhammad Amir Nawaz Rana as its head. The commission will investigate around 12 vital points, and all…
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Petrol price in Pakistan from August 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Monday. The petrol price has been increased by Rs5.77 per litre, taking the new price to Rs331.20 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has been raised by Rs6.47 per…
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Punjab plans new curriculum for primary schools
RAWALPINDI: A new concept-based curriculum is being prepared for students from Grades 1 to 5 in Punjab to improve their academic abilities, creativity and practical understanding, District Education Officer (Primary Women) Dr Hajra Shaheen said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, she said the new curriculum would move away from rote learning and focus on…
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FO rejects Amit Shah’s claims linking Pakistan to arrests in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected baseless allegations by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah attempting to link Pakistan with the arrest of alleged terror operatives in India, calling the claims baseless and misleading. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, issued the statement in response to remarks by Amit Shah on Monday, in which the Indian…
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Arif Alvi highlights cardiac concerns in PTI founder’s latest medical report
KARACHI: Former president Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing his medical reports as “alarming” and calling for his immediate transfer to a hospital. A medical report on Imran Khan’s health was submitted to the Supreme Court by the superintendent of Adiala Jail.…
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Former Australia batter David Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving
Former Australia batsman David Warner was convicted and fined A$1,500 ($1,065) for drink-driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday after being arrested in April. Warner, one of Australia’s most decorated cricketers, pleaded guilty after failing a breath test on the Easter weekend when driving his family home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs after a social function.…
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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launches his final reelection campaign on Sunday from a storied stadium where he stood on a table to address some 60,000 striking metalworkers in 1979 without a sound system. The homecoming at the “May 1” stadium in São Bernardo do Campo, a once-thriving factory city on São Paulo’s…
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South Korea’s refusal to fight against Iran prompts Trump to drastically cut war games
US President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea substantially, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul’s refusal to take part in actions against Iran. Hours before exercises were scheduled to begin, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social site…
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Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career. The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr since making his senior debut…
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Oil stays near highs as tanker attacks, fading peace hopes threaten Hormuz flows
Oil prices were mostly steady on Monday, maintaining gains made last week, as prospects for a lasting US-Iran peace deal appear increasingly remote and fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are ever present. Brent crude futures were unchanged at $88.55 by 0128 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 14…
