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Pakistan Facing Shrinking Resources for Development Projects, Says Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has warned that Pakistan is facing a continuous decline in resources available for development projects, making it increasingly difficult for the federal government to complete ongoing infrastructure and public welfare initiatives. Speaking at a meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), the minister highlighted the…
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Karachi Introduces E-Challans for Lane Violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has launched a new enforcement initiative under which motorists violating lane discipline on Shahrah-e-Faisal will receive electronic challans (e-challans) starting today. The move is part of broader efforts to improve traffic management, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety on one of the city’s busiest and most important thoroughfares. According to…
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FIA Prevented Over 39,000 Passengers from Traveling in 2025 to Curb Illegal Migration and Human Smuggling
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that it stopped more than 39,000 passengers from traveling abroad during 2025 as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating illegal migration, human trafficking, and related crimes. According to Additional Director General Immigration Nauman Siddiqui, a total of 39,786 passengers were offloaded during the year under…
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Unannounced Power Outages in Karachi Affect Electric Bus Service
KARACHI: Ongoing unannounced electricity load-shedding in Karachi has begun affecting public transportation services, with the city’s electric bus (EV) service facing partial disruptions due to a prolonged power outage at a key operational facility. According to the administration of the Peoples Bus Service Karachi, electricity supply to the Mehran Depot has remained suspended for the…
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Businessman Nazeer Ali Ajan Protests Alleged Land Grab in Kunb, Seeks Action from Authorities
KUNB (Khairpur): A local businessman, Nazeer Ali Ajan, has protested against what he describes as the illegal occupation of his legally purchased plot and has appealed to senior government officials to take immediate notice of the matter and ensure justice. Speaking to the media, Nazeer Ali Ajan, a resident of Village Allan Khan Ajan and…
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Dust Storms and Rain Expected in Parts of Central Sindh on June 2
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of dust storms and rainfall in several areas of central Sindh on June 2, while Karachi is expected to continue experiencing hot and humid weather conditions. According to the Met Office, weather patterns indicate that strong winds may develop during the night in areas surrounding…
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Karachi Public Has Rejected MQM’s Linguistic Politics, Says Sindh Government Spokesperson in Response to Farooq Sattar
KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Sadia Javed has strongly reacted to MQM Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar’s recent press conference, saying that the people of Karachi have already rejected MQM’s “linguistic politics” and that the city can no longer be misled by what she called an outdated narrative. In her statement, Sadia Javed said that those who…
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Hill Park Is KMC Property and Will Remain So, No Land Given to Anyone: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has firmly stated that not even an inch of Hill Park land has been handed over to any private party, reiterating that the park remains the property of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and will continue to do so. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the mayor said that Hill…
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Meteor Explodes Over Northeastern United States, Releasing Energy Equal to 300 Tons of TNT
WASHINGTON: A meteor traveling toward Earth exploded high above the northeastern United States, producing a powerful blast that released energy equivalent to approximately 300 tons of TNT, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The spectacular event lit up the sky, generated a loud sonic boom, and attracted widespread attention from residents across…
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IMF Proposes Raising GST to 19%; Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles Could Become More Expensive
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly proposed that Pakistan increase the standard General Sales Tax (GST) rate from 18 percent to 19 percent in the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, a move that could lead to higher prices for a wide range of goods, including solar panels and electric vehicles. According to…
