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The government is making an effort to limit expenses

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed all public bodies to eliminate non-essential expenditure and transfer excess financial contributions to the provincial treasury, citing rising welfare expenditure, public relief measures and a shortfall in revenue targets. Under the directive, development authorities, parks and horticulture authorities (PHA), water and sanitation agencies (WASA), waste management companies and other […]

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Imran’s treatment not possible in jail, IHC told

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Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court’s sentence ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi faced deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement in prison, with their counsel raising concerns about medical treatment and prison conditions. Barrister

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SC petition challenges IHC judges’ transfer

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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: A petition filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the transfer of three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has brought the controversy to the fore, with the plea claiming that the transfer violates constitutional

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PM unveils Rs3.2tr ‘Apna Ghar’ plan to build 0.5m units

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Says initiative to act as strong economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents a check to a recipient during a ceremony in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year Rs3.2 trillion housing program aimed at funding the

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Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre

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ISLAMABAD: Amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran-US conflict, the government on Thursday raised the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 19.39 per liter and the price of petrol by Rs 6.51 per liter for a week. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, HSD will now

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Security forces foil two infiltration attempts, kill 13 terrorists: ISPR

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Eight terrorists killed in Mohmand; five killed after intense firefight in North Waziristan Security forces killed 13 terrorists while thwarting two separate infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incidents took place on Tuesday and Wednesday when

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Two martyrs in terrorist attack on security forces camp

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Assailants attacked at night; two hours gunfight leaves constable, security official martyred Martyr Constable Irfanullah’s funeral prayer is offered at the police line in Lakki Marwat. PHOTO: KP POLICE DI KHAN: In a brazen attack overnight, terrorists belonging to the banned Fitna Al-Khawarij group targeted a security force camp in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on

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KP assembly passes three bills as CM Afridi calls for halt to drone strikes

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Announces grand tribal Loya Jirga for Saturday, plans to introduce legislation for lawsuits over drone damage Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses the provincial assembly on Thursday and calls for an end to drone strikes. SCREEN GRAB The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously passed three bills on Thursday as Chief Minister Sohail Afridi appealed for cross-party cooperation

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Why Pakistan has emerged as the key mediator in the Iran conflict

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Gulf states rely on Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, maintains close Saudi and UAE ties Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomes Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: app Ever since the US-Israeli war against Iran broke out on February 28, Pakistan’s efforts to promote mediation have been hard to

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FPSC announces CSS 2025 results, success rate drops to 2.67 percent.

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12,792 candidates appeared in the written exam, of which only 355 managed to pass it The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday released the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025 results showing a highly competitive result with a pass rate of just 2.67%. According to official figures, 12,792 candidates appeared in the written exam,

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