Category: Pakistan
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Date Palm Crop in Khairpur Severely Affected by Pest Infestation
KHAIRPUR: Date palm orchards in parts of Khairpur are facing a serious threat as a destructive pest infestation continues to damage trees, raising concerns among growers and agricultural experts over potential large-scale crop losses. The affected areas include Rasoolabad, Bachal Bhambhro, and Ahmedpur, where date growers report that orchards are increasingly coming under attack from…
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Seven More Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation, Total Rises to 64, Say Security Sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed seven more militants during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total number of militants killed in the operation to 64, according to security sources. The joint operation by the Pakistan Army and police was launched following the attack on the Mangi Dam police checkpoint and is continuing…
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission Disqualifies PPP’s Fida Muhammad Nashad
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has disqualified Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Fida Muhammad Nashad in compliance with a ruling of the Supreme Appellate Court. According to Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shehbaz Khan, the decision was implemented after the court found that Nashad had concealed assets, rendering him no longer eligible under the constitutional standard…
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Rana Sanaullah Says Joint Security Operation Underway in Balochistan, Rejects Link Between Terrorism and Provincial Politics
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has said that a joint security operation involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police is underway in Balochistan, asserting that the ongoing militant violence has no connection with the province’s political issues or legitimate public grievances. Speaking during Geo News’ current affairs…
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Islamabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Grade-19 Officer Over Fake Degrees
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Grade-19 government officer after rejecting his intra-court appeal, ruling that he obtained employment using fraudulent academic qualifications. According to the court’s judgment issued on July 1, 2026, Wasim Afzal Warraich was found to have committed fraud and forgery by obtaining and using fake academic…
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Opposition Demands Joint Session of Parliament to Debate Security Situation in Balochistan and Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), has called for a joint session of Parliament to discuss the security situation in Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other national security issues. The demand was made during a joint press conference in Islamabad, where opposition leaders urged the government to convene both houses of…
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Pakistan’s UN Envoy Calls for Diplomacy as Regional Tensions Escalate
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has said that rising tensions in the region serve no one’s interests, urging all parties to end the cycle of violence and instability through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar emphasized that…
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MQM-P Blames PPP After Karachi Ranks Among World’s Least Livable Cities
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has blamed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for Karachi’s poor performance in a global livability ranking, saying the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and public services are the result of years of provincial mismanagement. In a statement, an MQM-P spokesperson said Karachi’s inclusion among the world’s least livable cities reflects the…
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Nine Militants Killed in Latest Phase of Joint Security Operation in Balochistan, Say Security Sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed nine militants in the latest phase of the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources. The operation is being conducted jointly by the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Corps (FC), and the police in the Shaban area as part of continued counterterrorism efforts. Security sources said the forces…
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Transport Authorities Crack Down on Overcharging After Fuel Price Cut in Sukkur
SUKKUR: Transport authorities in Sukkur have launched a crackdown against transport operators for failing to reduce fares despite the recent decrease in petroleum product prices and for violating officially approved fare schedules. The enforcement action was carried out following directives from Sindh Senior Minister for Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Secretary of Transport, the Commissioner…
