Category: Pakistan
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Federal Budget Proposal Allocates Rs1.5 Billion for Construction of Additional Parliament Lodges
Islamabad: The federal government is considering allocating Rs1.5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for the construction of additional residential facilities for members of parliament and their families, according to official documents. The proposed allocation is part of a larger development project aimed at expanding accommodation facilities for lawmakers by constructing additional family suites…
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El Niño Becomes Active: Pakistan Likely to Receive Less Rainfall This Year
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the activation of the El Niño climate phenomenon could result in below-normal rainfall across Pakistan during the current year. Meteorologists say that El Niño, which is re-emerging after several years, has the potential to influence weather patterns not only in Pakistan but around the world. According…
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Karachi Launches E-Challan System for Lane Violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal
KARACHI: Traffic authorities in Karachi have formally begun issuing electronic challans (e-challans) for lane violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the city’s busiest and most important road corridors. The initiative is aimed at improving lane discipline, reducing congestion, and enhancing road safety for all commuters. Under the new enforcement measures, motorcyclists, rickshaws, and commercial vehicles found…
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Afghan Taliban Cannot Be Trusted Due to Contradictory Signals, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed serious concerns about the Afghan Taliban’s commitment to curbing the activities of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), stating that the Taliban leadership cannot be fully trusted because of what he described as their contradictory and inconsistent behavior. Speaking during an interview on Geo News’ current affairs program…
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Nawaz Sharif Granted Permission to Campaign for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
ISLAMABAD/GILGIT: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has been granted official permission to participate in election campaigning for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections, according to a notification issued by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan. The development comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the electoral contest in the strategically important…
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Illegal Phosphate Mining Causes Up to Rs848 Million Loss to National Exchequer, NAB Investigation Reveals
PESHAWAR: An investigation conducted by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has uncovered alleged large-scale illegal phosphate mining in Abbottabad’s Kakul area, resulting in losses of between Rs740 million and Rs848 million to the national exchequer and causing significant damage to valuable forest resources. According to NAB sources, the inquiry was launched following complaints…
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Pakistan Sets Target of Creating Two Million Jobs in Fiscal Year 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has set an ambitious target of creating two million new employment opportunities during the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its broader strategy to promote economic growth, strengthen labor market participation, and improve livelihoods across the country. According to official documents, the government expects job creation to accelerate in…
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Karachi Traffic Police Issue 96 E-Challans on First Day of Lane Violation Enforcement on Shahrah-e-Faisal
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have released the first-day enforcement report of the newly implemented lane discipline regulations on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the city’s busiest and most important thoroughfares. According to the report, a total of 96 e-challans were issued on the first day to motorists found violating designated lane rules. The traffic authorities stated…
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Dissident PTI Lawmakers Hold Key Meeting in Peshawar, Reject Talks with Committee Led by Asad Qaiser
PESHAWAR: A significant meeting of dissident members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held in Peshawar, where participants discussed internal party affairs, governance concerns, and the political situation in the province. The gathering, which lasted nearly four hours, was attended by 22 members of the provincial assembly and highlighted growing dissatisfaction among…
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Muharram Moon Likely to Be Sighted on June 16, 1st Muharram Expected on June 17 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has predicted that the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to fall on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Pakistan, based on astronomical calculations related to the sighting of the new moon. According to Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, the new moon for the Islamic…
