Category: Pakistan
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Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Disrupt Power Supply in Lahore, Over 100 Feeders Trip
LAHORE: Heavy rain accompanied by a hailstorm swept across several parts of Lahore, causing widespread disruption to the city’s electricity distribution system and leaving many areas without power. According to officials, the severe weather affected numerous localities across the provincial capital, while more than 100 electricity feeders tripped, leading to power outages in various neighborhoods.…
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Pakistan Set to Create Historic Milestone in ODI Cricket with 1,000th Match
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan cricket is set to achieve a landmark moment in its rich sporting history as the national team prepares to play its 1,000th One-Day International (ODI) match during the opening game of the three-match series against Australia in Rawalpindi. The historic encounter will make Pakistan only the third team in the world to reach…
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Pakistan Remains Firm on Palestine, Abraham Accords Rumors Unfounded: Ishaq Dar
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the country’s longstanding position on the Palestinian issue, stating that despite speculation surrounding the Abraham Accords, Pakistan’s policy remains unchanged and firmly rooted in its principles. Speaking to journalists in Washington, Dar dismissed reports suggesting a possible shift in Pakistan’s stance toward the…
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NAB Claims Key Evidence in Alleged Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project Fraud, Inquiry Upgraded to Investigation
KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has reportedly made significant progress in its probe into alleged fraud and forgery linked to the Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project (LERP) in Karachi. According to NAB sources, the bureau has obtained important evidence during its preliminary inquiry and has now formally upgraded the matter into a full-scale investigation. The…
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Pakistan Secures Top Position in European Union’s Erasmus+ Scholarship Program for Fifth Consecutive Year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again achieved a significant educational milestone by securing first position for the fifth consecutive year in the European Union’s prestigious Erasmus+ scholarship program, highlighting the growing academic excellence and international competitiveness of Pakistani students. According to official figures, Pakistani students received the highest number of scholarships among participating countries in the…
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Pakistan Secures Top Position in European Union’s Erasmus+ Scholarship Program for Fifth Consecutive Year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again achieved a significant educational milestone by securing first position for the fifth consecutive year in the European Union’s prestigious Erasmus+ scholarship program, highlighting the growing academic excellence and international competitiveness of Pakistani students. According to official figures, Pakistani students received the highest number of scholarships among participating countries in the…
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Wildfires Erupt in Malakand and Muzaffarabad Forests as Extreme Heat Intensifies
PESHAWAR/MUZAFFARABAD: Rising temperatures and prolonged dry weather have triggered forest fires in the mountainous regions of Malakand and Muzaffarabad, with authorities and local residents struggling to contain the rapidly spreading flames. Officials say the fires have engulfed several hills and forested areas, damaging valuable trees and posing a threat to the local environment. The situation…
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Severe Heatwave Grips Punjab and Sindh as Temperatures Reach 51°C in Dadu and Jacobabad
ISLAMABAD: Large parts of Punjab and Sindh continue to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels across several cities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the current spell of severe heat is likely to persist until Sunday, affecting millions of people in the country’s plains. According to meteorological officials, some…
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OGRA Seizes Hundreds of Thousands of Litres of Illegally Stored Fuel in Sindh-Balochistan Border Operation
KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has carried out a major enforcement operation in the border region between Sindh and Balochistan, seizing hundreds of thousands of litres of illegally stored petrol and diesel and sealing an unauthorized oil depot operating without the required approvals. According to an official statement issued by OGRA, the…
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Pakistan Railways Decides to Resume Train Operations from Balochistan
QUETTA: Pakistan Railways has announced the restoration of train services from Balochistan, bringing an end to a three-day suspension that had disrupted travel for thousands of passengers. According to railway officials, train operations from the province will resume from today, with services returning to their normal schedules. The decision is expected to provide relief to…
