Category: Pakistan
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Fire at Two Landhi Factories Brought Under Control After 16 Hours
KARACHI: A major fire that broke out at two factories in the Landhi Export Processing Zone was brought under control after a firefighting operation lasting around 16 hours. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze was eventually brought under control after firefighters worked continuously to prevent the flames from spreading further. The affected factories contained…
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Pakistan Will Always Remain United With Four Provinces: Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has once again opposed the creation of new provinces, saying that Pakistan will always remain established with its four existing provinces. Speaking at an event in Karachi, the chief minister said Sindh was among the founding provinces that played a role in the creation of Pakistan and stressed…
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Proposal to Make Islamabad a New Federal Unit: Governance Models of 13 Global Capitals Reviewed
ISLAMABAD: A high-powered committee has reviewed the governance structures of 13 international capitals as part of a proposal to establish Islamabad as a separate federal unit. The committee, formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, examined different models of capital-city governance to finalize recommendations concerning the future administrative structure…
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmed Likely to Be Appointed New Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD: Senior-level consultations over the appointment of Pakistan’s next foreign secretary have been completed, with consensus reportedly reached on the name of Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. According to informed sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to announce the appointment of the new foreign secretary before departing for New York to attend the United Nations General…
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Federal Government Paid Rs2.935 Trillion to IPPs in 11 Months
ISLAMABAD: The federal government paid a total of Rs2.935 trillion to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the first 11 months of the last financial year, according to details presented by the Ministry of Energy before Parliament. The figures provide a breakdown of payments made to IPPs during the period, showing that a substantial portion of…
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Fire Breaks Out at KMC Head Office, Karachi Mayor’s Office Completely Destroyed
KARACHI: A fire broke out at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office on M.A. Jinnah Road, completely destroying the office of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. According to Geo News, the fire started in a kitchen adjacent to the Karachi mayor’s office at the KMC headquarters. The flames quickly spread and engulfed the entire portion…
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Punjab Forensic Lab Fails to Unlock Mir Raza’s iPhone, Hopes of Finding Evidence Fade
KARACHI: Hopes of finding significant evidence from the Apple Watch and iPhone of young businessman Mir Raza have diminished after the Punjab Forensic Science Agency was also unable to unlock his iPhone. According to investigative sources, the Punjab Forensic Laboratory has formally informed the investigation team in writing that it was unable to access the…
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Qasim Shah Recalls Close Friendship With Junaid Jamshed: ‘He Was Always in Touch’
ISLAMABAD: Retired Colonel Qasim Shah has spoken about his close friendship with renowned nasheed singer and former musician Junaid Jamshed, recalling their frequent conversations, meetings and a business plan they had once hoped to pursue together. Qasim Shah became widely known for his appearances in popular Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) television dramas, particularly Sunehrey Din…
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Adiala Prison Inmates Challenge IHC Ruling on Medical Facilities Provided to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The issue of providing prisoners with medical facilities similar to those available to former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has reached the Federal Constitutional Court. Three inmates of Adiala Jail have challenged a decision of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) concerning the medical facilities being provided to Imran Khan. The prisoners have approached…
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Mir Raza Murder Case: Investigation Officer Submits More Key Documents to Judicial Commission
KARACHI: The investigation officer in the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza has submitted additional important documents and forensic reports to the Judicial Commission investigating the case. According to details, the investigation officer presented a copy of Mir Raza’s post-mortem report before the commission, along with forensic reports concerning several items recovered during the…
