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Voting Underway for 24 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Seats as Voters Decide Region’s Political Future
Gilgit: Polling is underway across Gilgit-Baltistan as voters cast their ballots to elect members of the 24-seat Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, with the outcome expected to determine the region’s next governing political force. Voting began amid tight security arrangements and is scheduled to continue without interruption until 5:00 p.m. Local residents turned out early at polling stations,…
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Pakistanis Spent Over Rs139 Billion on Hajj Under Government Scheme in 2026
Islamabad: More than 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims performed Hajj this year under the government-sponsored Hajj scheme, spending a combined total of approximately Rs139.16 billion, according to official figures. The data provides a detailed breakdown of participation, expenditures, and program preferences among pilgrims who traveled to Saudi Arabia through the government’s Hajj arrangements. Over 119,000 Pilgrims Performed…
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Balochistan Chief Minister Praises Hospital Employee Injured While Protecting Lady Doctor in Acid Attack
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has commended the bravery of a hospital employee who was injured while attempting to protect a female doctor during an acid attack at Sandeman Provincial Hospital. The chief minister personally contacted Abdul Razzaq Tareen (also reported as Torkai/Turki in some accounts) by telephone and praised his courage and…
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Mohsin Naqvi Says He Has Brought Special Messages From Pakistan’s Leadership for Iran’s Supreme Leader
Tehran: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that he arrived in Tehran carrying special messages from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Iran’s Supreme Leader amid ongoing regional developments. The remarks were made during his visit to Iran and on the occasion of his meeting with Iranian Interior Minister…
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US Embassy Hosts Grand “Freedom 250” Celebration Marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
Islamabad: The United States Mission in Pakistan hosted a prestigious and colorful event on Saturday night to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrating what was described as two and a half centuries of democratic tradition and the enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States. Held under the theme “Freedom 250,” the ceremony…
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Complaints Emerge Over Electricity Supply and Distribution System in Naushahro Feroze
Naushahro Feroze: Residents of Naushahro Feroze have raised various concerns regarding the local electricity distribution system, alleging irregularities that they say are affecting power supply and creating additional pressure on the network. According to consumers, some areas are reportedly benefiting from unauthorized or direct electricity connections, resulting in excessive load on the system. Residents claim…
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Karachi Braces for Rising Temperatures as Heatwave Alert Remains in Effect
Karachi: Residents of Pakistan’s largest city have been advised to prepare for hotter weather as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts a further increase in temperatures beginning today. Authorities have urged citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun during peak daytime hours. The warning comes as the Met Office has…
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Bilawal Bhutto Calls Key PPP Meeting Over Situation in Azad Kashmir
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reportedly expressed concern over the evolving political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and has convened an important party meeting to discuss developments. According to PPP sources, a meeting of the PPP Azad Kashmir leadership has been scheduled for this evening in Islamabad to…
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Niger: 50 People Die of Thirst After Vehicle Breaks Down in Sahara Desert
Niamey: At least 50 people have died of dehydration after their vehicle broke down in the Sahara Desert in Niger, leaving them stranded in extreme heat, according to international news agency reports. The victims were reportedly traveling back from Mali after Eid-ul-Adha holidays when their truck suffered a mechanical failure in the desert, leading to…
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Shark Attack Claims Life of Young Fisherman in Western Australia
Perth: A young man has died after being attacked by a shark while on a fishing trip with his family off the coast of Western Australia, according to local media reports. The incident occurred near Michaelmas Island, located close to the town of Albany, approximately 388 kilometers south of Perth. The victim was reportedly fishing…
