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Three Out of Every Four Afghans Unable to Meet Basic Needs as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens, Says UNDP
KABUL: Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with three out of every four people unable to meet their basic needs, according to a senior United Nations official who has called for greater international support to help the country recover from successive emergencies. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo said the scale of…
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AJK Information Secretary Accuses Banned Action Committee of Violence, Looting and Anti-State Activities
ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif has accused the banned Action Committee of orchestrating violent protests, attacking law enforcement personnel, damaging public property, and spreading anti-state narratives during demonstrations across the region. Speaking at a press conference in Muzaffarabad, Rashid Hanif said the committee’s activities had gone far beyond peaceful…
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Bilawal Thanks Prime Minister for Accepting PPP’s Mandate in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for acknowledging the party’s electoral mandate in Gilgit-Baltistan, pledging to work jointly for the region’s development and constitutional progress. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Advocate in Gilgit-Baltistan, Bilawal said he appreciated the support extended…
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Radar services ‘suspended’ at Islamabad airport
Earlier, it was reported that the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) was preparing to introduce a premium meet-and-assist service at Islamabad International Airport, aimed at providing enhanced facilitation for passengers through a fully digital, pre-booked system. According to officials, the service would only be available via advance booking and will operate through an online system. Passengers…
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President Zardari to depart on 4-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan today: FO
President Asif Ali Zardari will head to Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a four-day official visit, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Accompanied by a high-level delegation, President Zardari will undertake the visit at the invitation of the Kyrgyz Republic’s President Sadyr Zhaparov. “This is the first visit by a president of Pakistan to the Kyrgyz…
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PESCO seeks details of pending job quota claims
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has decided to review pending job quota cases relating to employees who died while in service, including those who lost their lives due to electrocution. The PESCo has issued a formal notification directing all field offices to submit complete details of pending cases without delay. According to the…
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Telecom Bill Will Not Allow Forced Occupation of Private Property, Says IT Minister Shaza Fatima
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has rejected concerns surrounding the proposed Telecom Bill, stating that the legislation will not permit the government or telecom operators to forcibly occupy private land or property for telecommunications infrastructure. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Shaza Fatima…
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July 5, 1977 Was the Darkest Day in Pakistan’s Democratic History, Says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has described July 5, 1977, as one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan’s democratic history, saying it marked the day when the people’s mandate, the Constitution, and the country’s parliamentary democratic system were overthrown. In a statement issued to mark the anniversary of the military takeover,…
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Over 600 Residents in Jhelum Receive Free Land Allotment Letters Under ‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar’ Program
Jhelum: More than 600 residents of Jhelum have received free land allotment letters under the “Apni Zameen Apna Ghar” (My Land, My Home) housing initiative launched by the Punjab Government. The program, introduced under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aims to help low-income families become homeowners by providing free residential plots. According…
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27th Martyrdom Anniversary of Kargil War Hero Captain Karnal Sher Khan; Prime Minister Pays Tribute
Islamabad: Pakistan is observing the 27th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan (Nishan-e-Haider), one of the country’s most celebrated military heroes, who embraced martyrdom during the Kargil conflict on July 5, 1999 while fighting on the front lines. The nation paid tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan for his extraordinary courage, bravery, and sacrifice…
