Category: Pakistan
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Sindh Raises Road Accident Compensation from Rs20,000 to Rs700,000 Under Third-Party Insurance
KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a major increase in compensation for road accident victims in Sindh under the Motor Third-Party Insurance scheme, raising the payout from Rs20,000 to Rs700,000. According to the SECP, the revised compensation will be provided through an automated claims system, enabling victims or their families…
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Security Forces Kill 54 Militants in Four Days in Balochistan; 42 Personnel and Civilians Martyred Defending Pakistan, Says ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that security forces and law enforcement agencies had killed 54 militants during operations in Balochistan over the past four days, while 42 people, including security personnel, police officers and civilians, embraced martyrdom during three major terrorist incidents. Addressing a press briefing…
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Punjab CM Announces ‘Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar’ Initiative to Prevent Building Collapse Tragedies
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the introduction of a new housing initiative, “Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar” (My Home, Safe Home), aimed at preventing building collapse incidents such as the recent Kahna tragedy by helping homeowners strengthen unsafe and dilapidated structures. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister,…
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Private Cargo Aircraft from Sharjah Goes Missing Over Arabian Sea Near Karachi
Karachi: A private cargo aircraft flying from Sharjah to Karachi has gone missing over the Arabian Sea after losing contact with air traffic controllers during its approach to Pakistan, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation involving multiple civil and military agencies. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed that communication with the aircraft was lost…
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Federal Cabinet Approves Dissolution of PASSCO by December
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved the dissolution of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation Limited (PASSCO) by December, marking a significant restructuring move in the country’s public-sector agricultural storage system. According to official sources, the cabinet also approved a financial package worth Rs4.18 billion for PASSCO employees as part of the organization’s closure…
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Audit Report Uncovers Financial Irregularities Exceeding Rs7 Billion in Ministry of Water Resources
Islamabad: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has identified financial irregularities and violations of rules amounting to more than Rs7.02 billion in the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) and its subordinate organizations during the 2024–25 fiscal year, according to a comprehensive audit report. The audit examined the financial and administrative operations of 112 administrative units…
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Barrister Gohar Urges Authorities to Allow Imran Khan’s Family Visits, Warns Restrictions Could Increase Tensions
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has once again called on the authorities to allow family members to meet the party’s founder, Imran Khan, saying prolonged restrictions on such meetings could deepen political tensions and resentment. Speaking to reporters in Rawalpindi, Barrister Gohar said that 37 weeks had passed without any meetings…
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Interest Payments on Existing Debt Likely to Continue Beyond 2027 Despite Constitutional Amendment
Islamabad: Pakistan’s strategy for transitioning to an interest-free financial system indicates that trillions of rupees in interest payments on existing public debt are expected to continue even after December 2027, despite a constitutional requirement to eliminate interest-based financing from January 1, 2028. According to government officials, while the transition plan focuses on ensuring that new…
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Federal Cabinet Approves Hajj Policy and Strategic Plan for 2027–2030
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved Pakistan’s Hajj Policy and Strategic Plan for 2027–2030, introducing a long-term framework aimed at improving the registration process, expanding accessibility, and modernizing Hajj management through digital reforms. During a cabinet briefing, officials explained that the new policy will allow intending pilgrims to register for Hajj in advance for any…
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KP Assembly Passes Amendment Act Introducing Jail Terms and Fines for Breach of Legislative Privileges
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed an amendment to its Privileges Act, introducing stricter penalties for violations related to the dignity, proceedings, and privileges of the provincial legislature. Under the newly approved law, individuals found guilty of violating the Assembly’s privileges may face imprisonment, fines, or both, depending on the nature and severity…
