Category: Pakistan
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Sindh High Court admits Arif Alvi’s housing petition for urgent hearing
The Sindh High Court has admitted for hearing a constitutional petition filed by former President Arif Alvi concerning possession of a government-allotted residence in Karachi’s Bath Island area. in his petition, Alvi argued that a retired customs official was occupying the house that had been allotted to him following the completion of his presidential term.…
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BHC bans unauthorised photography and media reporting in Balochistan hospitals
The Balochistan Healthcare Commission has banned unauthorised reporting, photography and video recording inside hospitals across the province. According to the report, the commission has also announced that legal action will be taken against anyone found violating the new directive. Dr Bismillah Kakar of the Healthcare Commission said that sensitive areas of hospitals were frequently being…
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Third phase of AJK elections: polls postponed in Rawalakot, Sidhanoti
Elections have been postponed in two districts of Poonch division, including Rawalakot and Sidhanoti districts, in the third phase of elections in Azad Kashmir. The Election Commissioner said that elections will be held on August 10 for three seats in the Bagh district and one seat in Haveli.
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Russian envoy highlights growing trade and cultural ties with Pakistan
Russian Consul General Andrey Viktorovich Fyodorov has said that relations between Pakistan and Russia are continuing to grow stronger with time, with both countries creating new opportunities for cooperation in a range of important sectors. The Russian diplomat said bilateral engagement is expanding in diplomacy, trade, culture and education, reflecting the shared commitment of both…
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‘I did not invite PTI for talks,’ says Ayaz Sadiq
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that he did not invite Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for talks. Talking to media, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that in a meeting with Aamir Dogar, matters related to the upcoming session of the National Assembly were discussed. He said apart from asking for the names of his MNAs at…
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Two sanitation workers die in Jhang sewer
Two employees of a private contractor working for the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) died after falling into a sewer during a cleaning operation. According to the reports, Rescue Team 1122 recovered the bodies of both workers from a manhole near Saddar Tanga Adda, in Jhang. In this case, the victims were identified as 24-year-old…
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Rs23m Safe City surveillance project officially inaugurated in Harnai
A modern Safe City surveillance project has been officially launched in Harnai, with Deputy Commissioner Mir Arshad Hussain Jamali and Frontier Corps 81 Wing Commander Colonel Arbab Ali Khan jointly inaugurating the newly completed CCTV camera network. the project, completed under the BSDI Phase-II programme at a cost of Rs23 million, was formally opened during…
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Punjab approves revival of loan funds for flood protection projects
The Punjab government has approved the restoration and release of loan funds for river management and flood protection projects, paving the way for the resumption of key schemes aimed at reducing flood risks across the province. the decision removes financial obstacles that had delayed several flood protection projects and is expected to accelerate work on…
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Naqvi sets Sept 30 deadline for completion of Islamabad Safe City expansion
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited the Islamabad Safe City Headquarters on Friday and chaired a special meeting to review progress on the Safe City Expansion Project, directing officials to complete the ambitious initiative by September 30. During the briefing, officials informed the minister that overall work…
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Senate Committee on Law and Justice reviews NAB performance
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice was held under the chair of Senator Farooq H. Naek in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting held a detailed review of NAB’s performance, powers, corruption cases, and the accountability system. NAB Chairman Lt General (r) Nazir Ahmed Butt appeared before the committee and answered…
