Category: Pakistan
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Lahore High Court Dismisses Petition on Power and Gas Load Shedding, Imposes Fine on Petitioner
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition concerning alleged unannounced electricity and gas load shedding, declaring it vague, unsubstantiated, and lacking credible evidence. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on the petitioner for approaching the court without first utilizing the appropriate legal and regulatory forums. The ruling was issued…
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Lahore High Court Upholds Death Sentences of Two Convicts in Motorway Rape Case
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed the appeals filed by two convicts in the high-profile Motorway rape case, upholding the death sentences awarded to them by an anti-terrorism court. The ruling marks a significant development in a case that drew nationwide attention and sparked widespread debate about women’s safety, law enforcement, and criminal…
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All Parties Conference in Azad Kashmir Fails to Reach Clear Decision on Refugee Seats
Muzaffarabad: An All Parties Conference (APC) convened at the Prime Minister’s House in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to discuss the demands of the Awami Action Committee concluded without reaching a definitive decision on the contentious issue of refugee seats in the Legislative Assembly. Representatives from several political parties, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N),…
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Punjab Farmers’ Fortunes Are Changing Through Kisan Card Program, Says Maryam Nawaz
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that the provincial government’s Kisan Card initiative is transforming the lives of farmers by improving access to agricultural financing and reducing their dependence on traditional lenders. In a statement, the chief minister described the program as a major step toward empowering farmers and promoting financial independence in…
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PPP and Government Remain Divided Over Budget Proposals as Talks Yield No Breakthrough
Islamabad: Differences between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the federal government over key budget proposals remain unresolved after the latest round of negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough. According to sources, discussions held on Wednesday regarding the upcoming federal budget ended without significant progress, prompting both sides to elevate the matter to their senior…
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Three of Four Kidnapped Individuals, Including Police Officer, Recovered in Balochistan’s Ziarat District
Ziarat, Balochistan: Authorities have confirmed the recovery of three individuals, including a police officer, who were abducted nearly two weeks ago from the Mangi area near Ziarat in Balochistan. One person, however, remains missing. The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in which armed assailants also set several coal-laden trucks on fire. Incident Took…
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KP Chief Minister Seeks Court Permission to Meet Imran Khan for Budget Consultation
Peshawar/Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan in jail for consultations regarding the province’s upcoming budget for the next fiscal year. The request comes as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government finalizes its budget proposals ahead of the…
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Punjab Introduces New Business Operating Hours, Balochistan Follows with Similar Restrictions
Lahore: The Punjab government has officially announced new operating hours for businesses across the province, with the revised schedule taking immediate effect. The decision has been made in view of the longer daylight hours and rising temperatures during the summer season and is part of broader efforts aimed at improving energy management and regulating commercial…
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Government Decides to Include Unmarried Women Above 35 in Benazir Income Support Programme
Islamabad: In a significant step aimed at expanding social protection coverage, authorities have decided to include unmarried women aged 35 years and above in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), one of Pakistan’s largest welfare initiatives. The announcement was made during a meeting of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) subcommittee, where lawmakers discussed issues related…
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Karachi’s Prolonged Water Crisis Continues, Residents Struggle Amid Supply Disruptions
Karachi: The severe water shortage that has plagued Karachi for several months remains unresolved, leaving millions of residents facing significant hardship as disruptions in water supply continue across various parts of the city. The latest interruptions have further worsened an already difficult situation, forcing many households to rely on expensive private water tankers to meet…
