Category: Pakistan
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Mustafa Kamal Alleges Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Blocked Waseem Akhtar’s Appointment as Sindh Governor
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has renewed his criticism of party chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, alleging that he prevented Waseem Akhtar from becoming the Governor of Sindh. Addressing a general workers’ meeting, Kamal said the party had decided to work towards fundamentally changing Pakistan’s governance model by ensuring that…
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Pakistan’s Population Continues to Grow Rapidly as Experts Call Current Measures Inadequate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population continues to increase at a rapid pace, with experts warning that existing government measures to control population growth are proving insufficient to address the country’s demographic challenges. According to experts, Pakistan’s annual population growth rate stands at approximately 2.55 percent, while the country’s total population has reached around 257.2 million (25.72 crore).…
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Flash Floods Cause Widespread Destruction in Diamer, Karakoram Highway Closed
DIAMER, Gilgit-Baltistan: Flash floods triggered by heavy overnight rains caused widespread destruction across several valleys of Diamer district, damaging homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land, while also forcing the closure of the Karakoram Highway (KKH). According to local police, the floodwaters swept away multiple houses, trees, crops, pedestrian bridges, traditional watermills, and irrigation channels, causing extensive…
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Villagers Clash with Police During Anti-Narcotics Operation Near Matiari
MATIARI: Police faced resistance from villagers during an anti-narcotics operation in a village near Matiari, where two suspected drug dealers were briefly detained before being freed by a crowd, according to police. The incident took place in Memon Ki Wasi, a village located along the National Highway near Matiari. Police said they conducted a raid…
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Audit Report Reveals Over Rs29.41 Billion Losses at Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Company
ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan has reported that the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Company incurred losses exceeding Rs29.41 billion, highlighting persistent operational disruptions and financial challenges facing the major hydropower project. According to the audit report, the prolonged shutdown of the project’s powerhouse resulted in an estimated loss of Rs99.17 billion. The report also noted that…
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Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer, Destroying Crops and Infrastructure
GILGIT: Torrential monsoon rains continue to batter parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, with flash floods in a seasonal stream in Diamer’s Darel Valley causing widespread damage to crops, irrigation infrastructure, and local connectivity. According to local reports, heavy rainfall caused the Darel seasonal stream to overflow, sweeping away agricultural fields, water channels, pedestrian bridges, and traditional watermills.…
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Close Trump Ally Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
WASHINGTON: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, according to reports from American media. Graham’s family confirmed his death, saying the veteran lawmaker passed away after suffering a sudden deterioration in his health. No further details regarding the exact…
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Security Forces Continue Operation Shaaban, Three More Militants Killed
ISLAMABAD: A joint counterterrorism operation by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, and police against militants identified by officials as Fitna al-Hindustan is continuing, with security sources reporting that three more militants have been killed in the latest operations. According to security sources, the latest action has raised the number of militants killed during…
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Federal Cabinet Reshuffle Likely as PM Shehbaz Sharif Plans to Induct Young and New Faces
ISLAMABAD: A reshuffle in the federal cabinet is expected as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly completed consultations with his close associates on plans to induct young and new faces into the government, according to sources. The sources said the prime minister has decided to provide opportunities to emerging leadership as part of an effort…
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PTI Reportedly Pursues Backchannel Contacts to Avoid Fresh Legal Setbacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has reportedly intensified behind-the-scenes efforts to seek delays in key legal proceedings involving party founder Imran Khan and his sister Aleema Khan, according to sources. The reported strategy, however, has also sparked differences of opinion within the party. Sources claim that Barrister Gohar contacted Leader of…
