Islamabad: The Metro Bus Service in Islamabad will remain completely suspended today due to the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan, according to transport authorities. The temporary suspension is part of the security and traffic management arrangements being implemented in the federal capital ahead of the high-profile visit. Authorities have advised commuters…

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Islamabad: In a major step toward digital transformation and modernization of public services, Pakistan’s Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced that the cash fee collection system at all passport offices will be abolished from July 1, 2026. From that date onward, passport applicants will be required to pay fees exclusively through digital channels.…

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Islamabad: The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has imposed a fine of Rs1.2 million on a private organization for terminating the employment of a female worker while she was on approved maternity leave, declaring the action discriminatory and harmful to women in the workplace. The ruling was issued by Federal Ombudsperson for Protection…

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Karachi: Police investigating the devastating Gul Plaza fire tragedy have named several leaders of the plaza’s traders’ union as being responsible for the circumstances surrounding the deadly blaze that killed more than 70 people earlier this year. However, the legal proceedings have encountered a hurdle after the prosecution department returned the charge sheet with objections,…

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Karachi: Police investigating the devastating Gul Plaza fire tragedy have named the shopping center’s union leadership among those allegedly responsible for the catastrophic blaze that claimed more than 70 lives earlier this year. According to prosecution sources, the charge sheet submitted by investigators identifies several office-bearers of the Gul Plaza Union as being responsible for…

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Islamabad: Details of federal funding allocated for Karachi’s development projects in the upcoming fiscal year have been revealed, highlighting investments in infrastructure, water supply, public transportation, and municipal services across various districts of the city. According to the budget documents, the federal government has earmarked significant resources for several ongoing and planned projects aimed at…

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Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has called on the government and private employers to increase the salaries of private sector employees, arguing that workers in the private sector have received no meaningful relief despite rising inflation and increasing living costs. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem criticized the federal…

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Warah: The families of two students allegedly taken into custody and subsequently reported missing have demanded their immediate release and called on authorities to clarify their whereabouts. Addressing a press conference at the Warah Press Club, family members including Raja Ghibyani, Mustafa Ghibyani, and Gulab Ghibyani Chandio appealed to higher authorities to intervene and ensure…

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Gilgit: Thirty of the 33 newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have taken oath, marking an important step in the formation of the region’s new legislative setup. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Nazir Ahmed Advocate, who administered the oath to the newly elected lawmakers. According to official details,…

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Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that while the state has never closed the door to dialogue, negotiations with militant organizations involved in acts of terrorism are not possible, particularly those responsible for killing innocent civilians. Speaking during a session of the Balochistan Assembly, Bugti questioned how talks could be held with…

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