Category: Pakistan
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Punjab Govt Ready to Offer Financial Relief to Federal Government to Help Meet IMF Targets
Lahore: The Punjab government has reportedly agreed to extend significant financial relief to the federal government, a move aimed at helping Islamabad manage its fiscal deficit and meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets. According to sources, the Punjab government may provide financial support worth approximately Rs 570 billion, which could play a key role in…
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Sindh Food Minister Rejects Wheat Shortage Reports, Warns of Strict Action Against Hoarders
Karachi: Sindh Food Minister Mahboob-uz-Zaman has rejected reports of a wheat shortage in the province, stating that sufficient stocks are available and that the government will not tolerate artificial price hikes or hoarding practices that burden consumers. The minister made these remarks while chairing a meeting focused on reviewing wheat supplies and flour prices across…
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Pakistan’s National Assembly and Senate Sessions Summoned, Federal Budget Likely to Be Presented on June 12
Islamabad: The President of Pakistan has summoned sessions of both houses of Parliament, while the federal government is expected to present the budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 on June 12. According to official details, President Asif Ali Zardari, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has called meetings of both the National…
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Father-in-Law Killed After Being Run Over by Son-in-Law During Family Dispute in Rahim Yar Khan
Rahim Yar Khan: A tragic family dispute turned deadly in the Abbasia area of Rahim Yar Khan when a man was allegedly run over and killed by his son-in-law following an argument related to domestic issues, police said. According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred when a woman, upset after a disagreement with her…
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Lahore High Court Declares Petition Against Capacity Charges and IPP Payments Non-Maintainable
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition challenging capacity charges included in electricity bills and alleged excess payments made to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), declaring the case non-maintainable and beyond the court’s constitutional jurisdiction. The decision was issued by Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad in a detailed six-page judgment, which emphasized that policymaking…
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Pakistan and Lebanon Agree to Strengthen Military Cooperation During High-Level Meeting
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Rodolphe Haykal, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where both sides discussed regional security, defense cooperation, and matters of mutual interest, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The high-level military engagement reflects…
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Karachi: Keamari Police Arrest Man Involved in Firing Incident, Licensed Pistol Recovered
Karachi (District Keamari Police) – Maari Pur Police carried out timely action and arrested a suspect involved in a firing incident, police said in an official statement issued on June 8, 2026. According to police spokesperson, the arrested accused has been identified as Ghulam Rasool. A licensed 9mm pistol used in the firing was recovered…
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Prime Minister Congratulates PPP on Emerging as Leading Party in GB Elections
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for emerging as the leading political party in the recent Gilgit-Baltistan elections. In his statement, the Prime Minister appreciated the peaceful conduct of the elections and also extended congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan for their active participation in the democratic process.…
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Free Medical Services for Pregnant Women Continue at Taluka Hospital Sanghar under Dr. Maryam Ammar Chaudhry
Sanghar (Report: Ghulam Rasool Narejo) – Specialist gynecologist Dr. Maryam Ammar Chaudhry continues to provide medical services to pregnant women at Taluka Hospital Sinjhoro, ensuring free and quality healthcare for patients without any discrimination. According to hospital sources, a successful delivery operation was conducted today by Dr. Maryam Ammar Chaudhry, which saved thousands of rupees…
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Supreme Court Reduces Life Sentence of Woman Convicted of Killing Abusive Husband to 14 Years
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reduced the life imprisonment sentence of a woman convicted of killing her husband after years of alleged domestic abuse, financial pressure, and violence, converting her punishment to a fixed term of 14 years in prison. The decision was issued by a three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar…
