Category: Pakistan
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Mustafa Kamal Takes Notice of PIMS Charging Fees to 10% of Patients
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of the decision to charge fees from 10 percent of patients at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). In a statement, the health minister termed the practice inappropriate and questioned why only a portion of patients were being charged when 90 percent of patients were…
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‘Is the Fire Accidental or Deliberate? We Shouldn’t Be Accused of Burning Records,’ Says Karachi Mayor
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has expressed concern over the fire that broke out at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office, saying that the truth about the incident will only become clear after a proper investigation. Speaking about the fire, Wahab said it should not later be alleged that important records had been destroyed…
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Adiala Jail Security Tightened, 435 Police Personnel Deployed, Eight Checkpoints Planned
Security around Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi has been further tightened following a decision to introduce new security arrangements in and around the prison. According to police sources, eight important locations around Adiala Jail will have police checkpoints established as part of the revised security plan. The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance around the prison…
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37 Trainee Officers Visit Sindh Agriculture University in Tandojam
Tandojam: A group of 37 BS-17 officers participating in the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP) visited Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam during their study tour of Sindh. The trainee officers were given a detailed briefing about the university’s role in agricultural education and research, modern farming, climate change, water resource management, sustainable agricultural development and food security.…
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37 Officers Visit Sindh Agriculture University During Study Tour
Tandojam: A group of 37 BS-17 officers taking part in the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP) visited Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam as part of a study tour of Sindh. The officers are currently under training and visited the university to learn about agricultural education, research and modern farming methods. They were also briefed about climate change,…
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Parents Forgive Woman Accused of Killing Younger Sister in Gujranwala
Gujranwala: The parents of a woman accused of killing her younger sister have forgiven her in a case involving a family dispute over a social media account and money. According to the report, the two sisters had an argument over a social media account and financial transactions. The dispute later allegedly turned violent, resulting in the…
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PTI Leader Hammad Azhar Sent on 20-Day Physical Remand
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been handed over to police on a 20-day physical remand. The decision was made during a hearing on his physical remand at an Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore. Judge Muhammad Akram heard the case and ordered that Hammad Azhar be kept on physical remand for…
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Three People Killed as Trailer Crashes Into Car on National Highway
Naushahro Feroze: Three people from Abadran near Naushahro Feroze were killed when a speeding trailer crashed into a car near Kotri Muhammad Kabir on the National Highway. According to local reports, the accident took place on a damaged and dangerous section of the National Highway. The trailer reportedly went over the car, completely crushing its front…
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Woman Protests for Arrest of Suspects in Alleged Abduction Attempt
Naushahro Feroze: A married woman from village Sonharo Siyal staged a protest outside the press club in Naushahro Feroze, demanding the arrest of suspects allegedly involved in an attempt to abduct her. The woman, Shagufta Kallo, held the protest along with her father, Shafi Muhammad Gadahi, and her brother. Speaking to reporters, Shagufta said that…
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Natural Spring Appears in Middle of Islamabad Expressway
A natural spring has suddenly appeared in the middle of Islamabad Expressway near Zero Point after recent heavy rains. The unexpected flow of underground water has created a new challenge for the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which is facing difficulty in controlling the strong flow of water. According to CDA Director General Water Sardar Zamri,…
