Category: Pakistan
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Illegal Jirga in Sukkur Orders Vani Over Alleged Relationship, Police Arrest Eight
SUKKUR: A video of an illegal jirga held in Sukkur has surfaced on social media, revealing a controversial decision in which a girl was reportedly ordered to be given as “Vani” to settle an alleged dispute involving a relationship accusation. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sukkur, the jirga declared that the family of…
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Revelation of Additional Taxes of Nearly Rs9 Per Unit on Electricity Consumers
ISLAMABAD: It has been revealed that electricity consumers in Pakistan are being charged nearly Rs9 per unit in additional taxes through their power bills, further increasing the financial burden on domestic and industrial users already struggling with rising utility costs. According to reports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increasingly used the energy sector…
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Three Killed Including Tribal Elder in South Waziristan Blast
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least three people, including a prominent tribal elder, were killed and four others injured in a remote-controlled explosion near Rustam Bazaar in Wana, located in Lower South Waziristan, officials confirmed on Monday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Tahir, the blast targeted a vehicle carrying the tribal leader of the Ahmadzai…
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Pakistan Wins Major Legal Victory in Indus Waters Treaty Case at Hague Arbitration Court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a significant legal and diplomatic victory at the Court of Arbitration in The Hague in a case related to the Indus Waters Treaty, as the tribunal reportedly ruled in favor of Pakistan regarding the methodology used to calculate water storage capacity for Indian hydroelectric projects on rivers covered under the treaty.…
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Sindhi Adabi Sangat (Women Wing) Karachi Branch Elects Office Bearers Unopposed for 2026
KARACHI: The Sindhi Adabi Sangat (Women Wing) Karachi branch successfully completed its election process for the year 2026, with all office bearers being elected unopposed during a meeting held at the Arts Council Karachi. The election proceedings were conducted under the supervision of the election committee headed by Karachi Coordination Secretary Rashid Lakhmir, along with…
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PEAK Khairpur Announces Top Performers of 2nd Combined PMC Mock Test
KHAIRPUR: Professional Education Academy Khairpur (PEAK) has announced the results of its 2nd Combined PMC Mock Test, recognizing the outstanding performance of students preparing for medical entrance examinations. The test witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of aspiring medical students from Khairpur and surrounding areas. According to the officially released results, Masooma Abro secured…
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Rana Sanaullah Says Proposal to Raise Voting Age Under Consideration in 28th Constitutional Amendment
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that proposals related to the possible 28th Constitutional Amendment are still under discussion, including a suggestion to increase the minimum voting age in Pakistan. Speaking on Geo News program “Jirga”, the federal minister said that any future constitutional amendment would be referred to as the 28th…
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US Declares Pakistan a Key Partner in Counterterrorism Efforts
The United States has described Pakistan as an important and reliable partner in the global fight against terrorism, recognizing Islamabad’s role in regional security and counterterrorism operations. The remarks were made by Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), during a briefing to a US Senate committee in Washington. Speaking before lawmakers,…
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“Pinky Was Selling Poison,” Says Sharjeel Memon While Warning About Growing Drug Crisis
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has expressed serious concern over the increasing spread of narcotics in society, saying that the country failed to treat the drug problem with the seriousness it deserved. Speaking to the media after visiting the BRT Red Line project in Karachi, Sharjeel Memon referred to the case of alleged drug…
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Pakistan Army Responds Strongly to Indian Army Chief’s Statement, Calls Remarks “Reflection of Mental Bankruptcy”
Pakistan’s military has issued a strong response to recent remarks made by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, describing the statement as provocative and irresponsible while emphasizing that Pakistan is a recognized nuclear power and an undeniable part of South Asia’s geography and history. According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),…
