Category: Pakistan
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High-Level Flood Reaches Head Qadirabad on River Chenab After Head Marala and Khanki
LAHORE: A high-level flood has reached Head Qadirabad on the River Chenab, following similar flood conditions at Head Marala and Head Khanki, according to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore. The FFD reported that the water inflow at Head Qadirabad has risen to 236,000 cusecs, placing the barrage in the high flood category. Meanwhile, the…
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Polio Virus Positivity Rate in Pakistan’s Environmental Samples Declines Significantly
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in the polio virus positivity rate in environmental samples, reflecting progress in the country’s ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). The NEOC reported that 127 environmental samples were collected from across the country during June 2026. Of these, 117 samples…
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Curfew Imposed in Khad Kocha Sub-Tehsil of Balochistan’s Mastung District
QUETTA: The Balochistan Home Department has imposed an indefinite curfew in Khad Kocha, a sub-tehsil of Mastung district, citing the prevailing law and order situation. According to the official notification, the curfew will remain in force until further orders as part of security measures aimed at maintaining peace and preventing any deterioration in the security…
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Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Announces He Will Personally Teach in Schools
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that he will personally teach students in government schools across the province, saying the initiative is aimed at improving educational standards and assessing classroom teaching firsthand. Speaking in Lahore, the minister said he will begin teaching from the first week of September, initially focusing on English…
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Bilawal Questions Condition of Punjab Cities, Maryam Aurangzeb Responds with Video Evidence
LAHORE: A political exchange has emerged between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, after Bilawal questioned the condition of several cities in Punjab during an election rally in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing supporters at the rally, Bilawal criticized the state of urban infrastructure and public…
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Urges Trump Administration to Arrest Netanyahu
NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the U.S. federal government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and execute its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video statement shared on social media, Mamdani said that while New York City does not have the legal authority…
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Hyderabad District Administration Reviews Monsoon Preparedness Ahead of Expected Rains
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad district administration has reviewed emergency preparedness and contingency measures ahead of the expected monsoon rains on July 26 and 27, directing all relevant departments to complete their arrangements to effectively respond to any emergency situation. The review meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was held at the New DC Complex…
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Pakistan’s Armed Forces Defended Borders Through Autonomous Systems and Cybersecurity During ‘Battle for Truth,’ Says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s armed forces successfully defended the country’s borders during the “Battle for Truth” by employing autonomous systems, cybersecurity capabilities, and other advanced technologies, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening national defence through innovation. Addressing the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo in Islamabad, the prime minister said the exhibition…
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Bilawal Demands Khawaja Asif’s Apology or Resignation Over Controversial Kashmir Remarks
MIRPUR, AJK: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his recent remarks concerning Rawalakot and Mirpur, demanding that the minister either apologize publicly or resign from his position. Bilawal also criticized Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz, alleging that their silence over…
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Murder Suspect Granted Bail by Mirpurkhas High Court
MIRPURKHAS: A suspect nominated in the murder case of Chaudhry Shehzad, who was killed during a clash between two groups in Muhammad Ali Lashari village near Mirpurkhas a few days ago, has been granted bail by the Mirpurkhas High Court. According to sources, the suspect, Misri Lashari, had filed a bail application before the High…
