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Endangered vultures return to Punjab habitats

A large number of Eurasian griffon vultures discovered in Toba Tharo Lal, attracting expert attention Vulture sightings have attracted attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS LAHORE: Faced with the threat of extinction, vultures have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab following conservation efforts by the wildlife […]

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Pakistan starts operation before Hajj 2026 as flights depart from Karachi, Lahore

LAHORE: Hajj operation 2026 began on Saturday when the first flight of 160 pilgrims departed from Jinnah International Airport Karachi under the Road to Makkah initiative, state radio said Pakistan Television reported. Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi along with other dignitaries attended the ceremony and saw off the Hajj pilgrims saying that those who got the

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CDF Munir, Naqvi ends visit to Tehran, calls for peace in the region

Field Marshal conveyed sincere greetings, best wishes of President, Prime Minister, people of Pakistan CDF Munir meets Iranian leaders. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Chief of Defense (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of

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Government soaks up Rs 180 billion via petroleum tax in 6 weeks

The meeting ended with a mutual decision to continue close cooperation between the Ministry of Oil and OGDC to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities within the energy sector. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has collected more than Rs180 billion from the public under the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) over the past one-and-a-half months amid

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Electricity tariff may increase by 26 paisa per unit

Generation mix shows that 23.55% of electricity was generated from hydel sources while 16.76% came from local coal ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers may face a hike of 26 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism for March. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority

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Pakistan and Iran step up cooperation on counter-terrorism

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a media briefing in Lahore on February 17, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation on border management and counter-terrorism. It was decided during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. The Iranian minister acknowledged Pakistan’s key role in

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