Category: Pakistan
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Sukkur Marks World Blood Donor Day with a Ceremony Highlighting Voluntary Donation Efforts
SUKKUR (Danish Rajput): Like other parts of the world, Sukkur also observed World Blood Donor Day with a dignified ceremony organized in collaboration with the Regional Blood Centre (RBC) Sukkur, highlighting the importance of voluntary blood donation and honoring key contributors to the humanitarian cause. The event recognized the dedicated services of RBC team members…
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Islamabad High Court Rules Banks Cannot Freeze Accounts Without Verified Legal Grounds
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that banks cannot block or freeze citizens’ accounts without a verified legal justification, issuing a significant judgment aimed at protecting financial rights of account holders. The decision came during the hearing of a case related to the blocking of a citizen’s bank account by a private bank…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Renews Call for Charter of Democracy and Dialogue with Opposition
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again invited opposition parties to engage in dialogue and work towards a Charter of Democracy and a Charter of Economy, stressing the need for political unity and national consensus on key issues facing Pakistan. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister emphasized the importance of national cohesion, particularly…
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Karachi’s Shamsi Society Faces Severe Civic Neglect as Sewage Crisis Continues
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi’s Shamsi Society have raised serious concerns over what they describe as prolonged administrative failure and municipal negligence, as stagnant sewage water, damaged infrastructure, and deteriorating roads continue to affect daily life in the area. According to local residents, Shamsi Society and its surrounding neighborhoods have been facing significant civic problems for…
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Federal Budget Allocates Rs10 Billion for Karachi’s K-IV Water Supply Project
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs10 billion for Karachi’s long-awaited K-IV Bulk Water Supply Project in the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the city’s growing water shortage and improving urban infrastructure. According to the budget documents, the allocation is part of a broader development strategy focused on sustainable…
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Deteriorating Panj Mor Bridge Near Dadu Raises Safety Concerns for Commuters and Residents
DADU: The Panj Mor Bridge, an important transportation link located near Dadu, has fallen into a state of severe disrepair, creating significant hardships for commuters, students, and local residents while increasing fears of a potentially tragic accident. According to residents of the area, the bridge has been awaiting repairs for several years. Due to the…
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Pakistan Announces Salary and Pension Relief Package for Government Employees in Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive relief package for federal government employees, armed forces personnel, and pensioners as part of the Budget 2026-27, introducing salary increases, pension enhancements, and revisions to various allowances. According to details contained in the Finance Bill, the government aims to provide financial relief to public-sector workers amid rising…
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Pakistan Security Forces Kill 48 Militants in North Waziristan Operations Over 72 Hours
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have killed a total of 48 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations conducted over the last 72 hours in North Waziristan, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said the operations were carried out in and around the Miranshah area as part…
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FIA Investigation Reveals Major Irregularities in Issuance of Pakistani Passports to Afghan Nationals
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered significant irregularities during an ongoing investigation into the alleged issuance of Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals through fraudulent means. According to officials, preliminary findings suggest the existence of an organized criminal network involving facilitators, agents, individuals using false identities, and officials from the Passport Department and the…
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Healthcare Is a National Security Issue, Says Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has described healthcare as a national security issue, warning that Pakistan is at risk of becoming one of the countries most affected by various diseases unless urgent reforms are introduced. Speaking at a press conference on genome profiling in Islamabad, the minister stressed the need for modern healthcare technologies,…
