Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that the provincial government’s Kisan Card initiative is transforming the lives of farmers by improving access to agricultural financing and reducing their dependence on traditional lenders. In a statement, the chief minister described the program as a major step toward empowering farmers and promoting financial independence in…

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Islamabad: Differences between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the federal government over key budget proposals remain unresolved after the latest round of negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough. According to sources, discussions held on Wednesday regarding the upcoming federal budget ended without significant progress, prompting both sides to elevate the matter to their senior…

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Ziarat, Balochistan: Authorities have confirmed the recovery of three individuals, including a police officer, who were abducted nearly two weeks ago from the Mangi area near Ziarat in Balochistan. One person, however, remains missing. The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in which armed assailants also set several coal-laden trucks on fire. Incident Took…

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Peshawar/Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan in jail for consultations regarding the province’s upcoming budget for the next fiscal year. The request comes as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government finalizes its budget proposals ahead of the…

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Lahore: The Punjab government has officially announced new operating hours for businesses across the province, with the revised schedule taking immediate effect. The decision has been made in view of the longer daylight hours and rising temperatures during the summer season and is part of broader efforts aimed at improving energy management and regulating commercial…

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Islamabad: In a significant step aimed at expanding social protection coverage, authorities have decided to include unmarried women aged 35 years and above in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), one of Pakistan’s largest welfare initiatives. The announcement was made during a meeting of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) subcommittee, where lawmakers discussed issues related…

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Karachi: The severe water shortage that has plagued Karachi for several months remains unresolved, leaving millions of residents facing significant hardship as disruptions in water supply continue across various parts of the city. The latest interruptions have further worsened an already difficult situation, forcing many households to rely on expensive private water tankers to meet…

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Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan: An independent candidate contesting the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections has lodged a protest after allegedly being assigned a different election symbol than the one he had originally received. According to local media reports, Nawaz Khan Naji, an independent candidate from GBA-19 (Ghizer-I), has expressed concern over what he describes as confusion regarding his election…

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Newark, United States: A United Airlines flight bound for Spain was forced to return to its departure airport after a passenger’s Bluetooth device appeared with the name “Bomb,” triggering security concerns and prompting the crew to follow established aviation safety procedures. The incident highlights the strict security protocols followed by airlines worldwide, where any potential…

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Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has recommended increasing the country’s minimum monthly wage to Rs45,000 for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a data-driven framework aimed at improving workers’ living standards amid rising inflation and economic pressures. The recommendation has been presented as part of an evidence-based policy proposal designed to help…

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