Category: Pakistan
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Mohsin Naqvi Removes Two Senior Officers Over Mismanagement at Garden Town Passport Office
LAHORE — August 20, 2026: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed strong displeasure over mismanagement and complaints from citizens during his visit to the Passport Office in Garden Town, Lahore, ordering the removal of two senior officers from their positions. During his visit, the interior minister found long queues of citizens waiting outside the passport…
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Khawaja Asif Opposes Imran Khan’s Transfer to Private Hospital
ISLAMABAD — August 20, 2026: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has opposed the decision to transfer former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital for medical treatment. Speaking to Geo News, Khawaja Asif questioned whether allowing Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital would create a precedent for…
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Nawaz Sharif Approves PML-N Candidates for Reserved Seats in AJK Legislative Assembly
MUZAFFARABAD — August 20, 2026: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has approved the party’s nominations for reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with official notifications also issued following his approval. According to PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb, Nawaz Sharif approved the party tickets after considering the recommendations submitted by the…
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“I Don’t Change Fuel Prices; Global Market Prices Change Daily,” Says Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD — August 20, 2026: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has defended the government’s frequent changes in fuel prices, saying that petroleum prices are linked to international market fluctuations and are not changed arbitrarily by him. Addressing the Pakistan Energy Conference in Islamabad, Ali Pervaiz Malik said he often faces criticism for allegedly changing…
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Government Equipment from PESCO Projects Found Stored at a House in Nowshera
PESHAWAR — August 20, 2026: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered the alleged storage of government-owned equipment left over from various projects of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) at a private residence in Nowshera. According to the FIA, a raid was conducted at a house in Nowshera, during which PESCO equipment worth millions…
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Balochistan: Five Militants Killed in Security Operation Under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3
QUETTA — August 20, 2026: Five militants were reportedly killed and several others injured during security forces’ operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, according to security sources. The sources said that security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in Killi Soran, Panjgur, after receiving information about the movement of suspected militants. According to the…
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…APP/ National — Tarar-diesel priceTarar announces major diesel price relief following PM’s directives
Speaking alongside Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, he said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had chaired a meeting earlier in the day with the petroleum minister, petroleum secretary and relevant officials and directed negotiations with oil refineries to ensure that possible relief was passed on to consumers. Tarar said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)…
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University of Sindh Students Win Third Prize at Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2026 in Islamabad
HYDERABAD — August 20, 2026: Students of the Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sindh Jamshoro, have secured third position at the National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2026, organized by the Indus Consortium in Islamabad. The film festival focused on the theme “Electric Vehicles and Their Role in Tackling Climate Change.” Students…
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Badin Trader Expresses Fear of Threat to Life and Property, Disowns Son at Press Conference
BADIN — August 20, 2026: Badin-based businessman Nazeer Ahmed Khaskheli held a press conference at the National Press Club Badin, claiming that his son, Thaliq Nazeer, has allegedly become addicted to drugs and that the family fears possible harm to their lives and property. Addressing journalists, Nazeer Ahmed Khaskheli said that his son had allegedly…
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Fayyaz Mahmood Sheikh Directs Municipal Staff to Ensure Cleanliness, 24-Hour Pumping Monitoring and Effective Public Dealing
SHIKARPUR — August 17, 2026: Pakistan Peoples Party leader and Chairman Municipal Committee Shikarpur Fayyaz Mahmood Sheikh chaired an important meeting at the Municipal Committee office to review the performance of municipal departments and the overall cleanliness and sanitation situation in the city. The meeting was attended by Chief Municipal Officer Abid Latif Rajput, officials…
