Category: Pakistan
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Saifullah Lake Incident: Inquiry Report Sent to KP Government, Public Institutions Held Negligent
PESHAWAR: The inquiry committee investigating the Saifullah Lake boating tragedy in Swat has submitted its report to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, concluding that several government departments failed to fulfill their responsibilities before and during the incident. According to sources, the inquiry committee, headed by Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination Muhammad Ayaz, forwarded its findings to…
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Unknown Woman Allegedly Linked to Dr. Akash Murder Case, Police Tell Court
KARACHI: Police have informed a judicial court that an unidentified woman is suspected of involvement in the murder case of Dr. Akash, according to an investigation report submitted before the Judicial Magistrate (South). The report, filed by the investigating officer, states that the woman has yet to be identified, while two additional suspects remain at…
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Pakistan Rejects Claims of Withdrawing from Iran-US Peace Efforts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has rejected reports suggesting that the country has stepped back from its efforts to facilitate peace between Iran and the United States, reaffirming that its diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts remain ongoing. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that although regional tensions have temporarily overshadowed…
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Government, Banned Action Committee Reach Agreement; Muzaffarabad March Postponed
RAWALAKOT: Negotiations between the government and a banned Action Committee have concluded successfully, resulting in the postponement of the committee’s planned march toward Muzaffarabad, according to official sources. The talks ended with both sides reaching an understanding that led the committee to defer its protest march until July 21. Sources said the decision was taken…
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Lahore Bakers Threaten to Shut Down Tandoors Amid Dispute Over Bread Prices
LAHORE: A dispute between the Nanbai Association and the Punjab Food Department over the pricing of bread has intensified, with the association warning that tandoors across Lahore could be shut down if authorities attempt to enforce prices against their demands. According to sources, the disagreement over the official price of roti and naan remains unresolved,…
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Government Officer Fined Rs500,000 for Comparing Female Colleague to a Transgender Person
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment has imposed a fine of Rs500,000 on a government officer after finding him guilty of repeatedly humiliating a female colleague by comparing her to a transgender person and making derogatory remarks about her inability to have children. According to the decision, the officer engaged in repeated verbal…
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Resolution Submitted in Punjab Assembly to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16
LAHORE: A resolution seeking to restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16 has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly, aiming to protect minors from the harmful effects of online platforms. The resolution was moved by Sarah Ahmad, Chairperson of the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau Punjab and a Member…
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PML-N and PTI Agree to Meet at National Assembly Speaker’s Office for Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have agreed to hold talks at the office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, marking a potential step toward political dialogue between the two rival parties. The development came during Geo News’ current affairs program Capital Talk, where Minister of State Barrister Aqeel Malik formally…
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Sindh Police Bars Officers from Appearing in Media Without Prior IG Approval
KARACHI: The Sindh Police has introduced a new media policy requiring all police officers to obtain prior approval from the Inspector General (IG) of Police before appearing on any media platform in an official capacity. According to an official directive issued by the Central Police Office (CPO) on the instructions of the Inspector General of…
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Six Family Members Die in House Fire in Peshawar’s Tehkal Payan
PESHAWAR: At least six members of a family, including a husband, wife, and their children, lost their lives after a fire broke out in a house in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar, rescue officials confirmed. According to Rescue 1122 authorities, emergency teams rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the blaze and launched…
