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Sukkur Municipal Corporation Reviews Arrangements for Chehlum of Muharram
SUKKUR, Aug. 1, 2026: Sukkur Municipal Commissioner Khalid Hussain Jatoi chaired an important meeting to review municipal arrangements for the Chehlum of Muharram-ul-Haram, emphasizing that providing the best possible civic facilities to mourners remains the corporation’s top priority. The meeting was held at the Municipal Commissioner’s office and was attended by religious scholars, office-bearers, organizers…
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Alleged Irregularities Surface in Construction of Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Oderolal; Human Rights Team Halts Work
ODEROLAL, Sindh: Allegations of serious irregularities and the use of substandard construction materials have emerged in the ongoing construction of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Oderolal, prompting a surprise inspection by a team from the Human Rights Monitoring Cell. Following the inspection, the team ordered an immediate halt to the construction work, citing…
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Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband in Sanghar; Police Launch Investigation
SANGHAR (Staff Reporter): A 27-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Chak No. 81, within the jurisdiction of Mangli Police Station, police said. According to initial reports, the suspect, identified as Arbab Janjheh, allegedly attacked his wife with an axe, resulting in her death. Upon receiving information about the incident, Mangli police reached…
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Israel Clears Way for Potential Use of Crocodiles in Prison Security
JERUSALEM: Israel has taken a regulatory step that could allow the use of crocodiles for security purposes, including at prisons holding Palestinian detainees. According to reports, Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman approved a change in the legal classification of crocodiles, moving them from the category of wild animals to “cultivated wild animals.” The change could…
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Court Rules in Ahsan Iqbal’s Favor in Defamation Case, Orders Murad Saeed to Pay Rs2.5 Million
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has ruled in favor of Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal in a defamation lawsuit, ordering Murad Saeed to pay Rs2.5 million in damages. The verdict was announced by Additional Sessions Judge Hakim Khan, who held that Murad Saeed’s allegations had harmed Ahsan Iqbal’s reputation. According to the court’s…
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K2 Summit Attempts Postponed Following Broad Peak Accident
SKARDU: Climbing expeditions attempting to summit K2 have been postponed following an accident on Broad Peak, prompting mountaineering teams to suspend their plans. Several climbers on K2 were scheduled to begin their final ascent toward the summit on Saturday night. However, after the incident on neighboring Broad Peak, all teams currently on K2 decided to…
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Five Militants Killed in North Waziristan Operation; Pakistan Army Major Dies in Action
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Razmak, North Waziristan, while Major Hafiz Ehsan Elahi was killed during the exchange of fire, the military’s media wing said. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted in the Razmak area of North Waziristan district…
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Hyderabad Bar Association Organizes Seminar on Heart Disease and Smoking Awareness
HYDERABAD (Bureau Report): The District Bar Association Hyderabad organized a one-day awareness seminar on heart disease prevention and the harmful effects of smoking, emphasizing the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and promoting tobacco-free communities. Addressing the seminar, renowned cardiologist Dr. Shaukat Memon said cardiovascular diseases remain among the leading causes of death worldwide. He…
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Khairpur Reviews Monsoon Preparedness and Flood Contingency Plan
KHAIRPUR (Bureau Report): Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar, who also serves as Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired a high-level meeting to review the district’s preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season and any potential flood emergency. The meeting, held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Darbar Hall, was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Riaz…
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Gold Prices Fall by Over Rs3,700 Per Tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices declined sharply in Pakistan on Saturday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs3,700 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA). Following the latest decrease, the price of one tola of gold now stands at Rs426,736. The association also reported a decline in the price of…
