ISLAMABAD: The federal administration has issued a notification directing that markets and shopping malls in Islamabad will close at 8:00 PM, with the new regulations taking effect from June 1, 2026. The decision is part of measures aimed at regulating commercial activity and managing energy consumption in the capital city. Markets and Malls to Close…

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KHANPUR: A tragic incident unfolded at Khanpur Dam when two young men lost their lives while attempting to rescue a friend who had drifted into deep water during a recreational outing. According to rescue officials, the accident occurred when three friends entered the dam for swimming and bathing. During the activity, one of the young…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has warned that Pakistan is facing a continuous decline in resources available for development projects, making it increasingly difficult for the federal government to complete ongoing infrastructure and public welfare initiatives. Speaking at a meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), the minister highlighted the…

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KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has launched a new enforcement initiative under which motorists violating lane discipline on Shahrah-e-Faisal will receive electronic challans (e-challans) starting today. The move is part of broader efforts to improve traffic management, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety on one of the city’s busiest and most important thoroughfares. According to…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that it stopped more than 39,000 passengers from traveling abroad during 2025 as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating illegal migration, human trafficking, and related crimes. According to Additional Director General Immigration Nauman Siddiqui, a total of 39,786 passengers were offloaded during the year under…

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KARACHI: Ongoing unannounced electricity load-shedding in Karachi has begun affecting public transportation services, with the city’s electric bus (EV) service facing partial disruptions due to a prolonged power outage at a key operational facility. According to the administration of the Peoples Bus Service Karachi, electricity supply to the Mehran Depot has remained suspended for the…

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KUNB (Khairpur): A local businessman, Nazeer Ali Ajan, has protested against what he describes as the illegal occupation of his legally purchased plot and has appealed to senior government officials to take immediate notice of the matter and ensure justice. Speaking to the media, Nazeer Ali Ajan, a resident of Village Allan Khan Ajan and…

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of dust storms and rainfall in several areas of central Sindh on June 2, while Karachi is expected to continue experiencing hot and humid weather conditions. According to the Met Office, weather patterns indicate that strong winds may develop during the night in areas surrounding…

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KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Sadia Javed has strongly reacted to MQM Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar’s recent press conference, saying that the people of Karachi have already rejected MQM’s “linguistic politics” and that the city can no longer be misled by what she called an outdated narrative. In her statement, Sadia Javed said that those who…

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Karachi: Senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Farooq Sattar, has alleged that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) played a key role in the removal of former Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori because he stood in the way of what Sattar described as the party’s “illegal activities.” The remarks were made during a press conference…

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