ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to continue its austerity measures during the current fiscal year as part of its broader strategy to control public spending and maintain fiscal discipline amid ongoing economic challenges. According to official sources, the Federal Cabinet has approved the continuation of cost-cutting measures for the current financial year. Following the…

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ISLAMABAD: The growing impacts of climate change are becoming one of the most serious challenges to Pakistan’s food security, with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and increasing water scarcity posing significant risks to agricultural production across the country. Experts warn that the changing climate is threatening the cultivation of major crops, particularly wheat and…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert warning of possible flooding in major rivers, flash floods in mountainous regions, and urban flooding in low-lying areas from July 19 to July 23, as a powerful monsoon system combines with a strong westerly weather disturbance. According to the NDMA, the weather system…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two former chief executive officers of the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) in connection with an alleged Rs12 billion corruption case involving the illegal purchase and sale of electricity. According to the FIA, a case has been registered against 15 individuals, including six former FESCO chief executive…

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ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed concern over Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, saying he has a serious complaint against the Afghan Taliban for failing to prevent their territory from being used for activities against Pakistan. Speaking on Geo News’ program Jirga, Hafiz Naeem said the issue should be addressed through dialogue between the Pakistani…

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ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis Aoun Chaudhry has called on Noreen Niazi, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, to apologize to the nation over her controversial remarks regarding Maarka-e-Haq. Reacting to her statement, Aoun Chaudhry described it as regrettable, irresponsible, and against the national interest, saying it had hurt the sentiments of…

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KARACHI: A large number of shellfish have washed ashore at Clifton Beach following rough monsoon sea conditions. WWF technical adviser Moazzam Khan said that strong monsoon waves often bring shellfish to the shoreline. The shellfish found at Clifton are known as blood clams, which have a reddish color due to the presence of hemoglobin. He…

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ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a notice summoning Noorine Niazi, the sister of former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, over her recent remarks regarding Pakistan’s armed forces and the operation referred to as “Maarka-e-Haq.” According to the notice, Noorine Niazi has been directed to appear before the NCCIA…

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KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that dialogue is the only solution to Balochistan’s political issues, emphasizing the need for engagement with all political stakeholders. Bilawal made the remarks during a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti at Zardari House, where the chief minister briefed him on the province’s…

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MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are taking place in an important context, describing them as closely linked to the Kashmir cause and the protection of the Kashmiri people. Addressing party workers in LA-36 Jammu-3, Khawaja Asif said he had witnessed many elections in…

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