Category: Pakistan
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PTI Leader Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed Challenges May 9 Conviction in Lahore High Court
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed has challenged his conviction and 10-year prison sentence in the Lahore High Court, seeking to have the trial court’s verdict set aside. According to court documents, the appeal was filed through his counsel, Advocate Sikandar Zulqarnain, against the judgment issued in a case related to the May 9,…
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Sindh Education Minister Upgrades Globally Recognized Girls’ School During Hyderabad Visit
HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah visited the globally acclaimed Government Girls Lower Secondary School Tando Mir Ghulam Hussain in Latifabad, Hyderabad, where he officially announced its upgradation to a Government Girls High School and pledged further investment in infrastructure and modern educational facilities. The visit came after the school earned international…
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Woman Says She Converted to Islam and Married by Choice, Seeks Police Protection
SANGHAR: A woman from Sanghar has stated that she embraced Islam of her own free will and later married a man of her choice, while also appealing to the authorities for protection after alleging that she and her husband have received threats. According to local reports, the woman, formerly identified as Shanti, daughter of Shahnawaz,…
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Corps Commanders’ Conference Vows to Counter Terrorism and Hybrid Threats, Reaffirms Commitment to National Security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, combating terrorism, and countering what it described as hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) following the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference. The conference was chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who emphasized…
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PM Shehbaz Directs Pakistani Embassies to Find More Overseas Employment Opportunities for Youth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Pakistani embassies around the world to intensify efforts to identify employment opportunities for Pakistani youth, as part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance overseas employment and equip young people with internationally recognized skills. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting in Islamabad chaired by the…
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NADRA Mega Center Inaugurated in Surjani Town, Bringing Modern Identity Services Closer to Millions of Residents
KARACHI, July 6: Residents of Manghopir Town and surrounding areas have received a major public service boost with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art NADRA Mega Center in Surjani Town. The newly established facility is expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of citizens by providing easy access to identity registration and documentation services without requiring long-distance…
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Telecom Bill Will Not Allow Forced Occupation of Private Land, Says IT Minister Shaza Fatima
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has strongly rejected concerns surrounding the proposed Telecom Bill, stating that the legislation will not permit the government or telecom companies to forcibly occupy any citizen’s private land or property. She emphasized that the bill is aimed solely at improving Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and…
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Audit Report Reveals Failure to Recover Billions in Mobilization Advance from K-IV Project Contractors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Auditor General has uncovered significant financial irregularities in the K-IV water supply project, revealing that contractors were allowed to retain Rs9.207 billion in mobilization advances beyond the period permitted under their contracts, resulting in what the audit described as an undue financial benefit. According to the latest audit report, the outstanding amount remained…
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Three Killed, Eight Injured in Armed Attack in Quetta’s Hanna Urak Area
QUETTA: At least three people were killed and eight others injured in an armed attack carried out by unidentified gunmen in the Hanna Urak area on the outskirts of Quetta, prompting protests and renewed calls for stronger security measures. According to local authorities, the attack targeted residents in the area, resulting in multiple casualties. The…
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Karachi Temperatures Expected to Rise to 37°C as Humid Weather Persists
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Karachi beginning today, with daytime highs expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius over the next three days while humid conditions continue to prevail. According to the weather department, the city is likely to experience partly cloudy skies accompanied by humid weather during…
