ISLAMABAD: The PPP confronted the PML-N government over Sindh’s water share on Tuesday, accusing it of blocking the Indus water and diverting its water through six new canals. PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate Senator Sherry Rehman called for a meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) to clarify the government’s position on commercial […]
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Listen to the article The ongoing dispute over water distribution in the Senate has intensified tensions between the government and coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), fueled further by controversial remarks by minister Aleem Khan about past infrastructure failures. The debate took place during a session on Tuesday chaired by Deputy Speaker of the Senate,
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Listen to the article Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesman for the government’s negotiating committee, has confirmed that no decision has been taken on the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events of 9 May and 26 November. Siddiqui made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing the media after the first round of discussions convened
Listen to the article The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Commercial Banking Circle has arrested two persons and recovered thousands of fake US dollars in Karachi, as part of a crackdown on fake currency. According to Express News, the FIA raid team conducted an operation in Saddar area where they arrested two suspects involved in illegal
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Listen to the article The Punjab government has decided to launch 27 solar-powered electric buses in Lahore by the end of this month, marking a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable public transport. These buses are part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to reduce air pollution and promote green energy solutions. The decision
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the National Assembly on Monday was marred by loud protests by opposition members, turning the session into a scene of chaos. The assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, descended into disarray as lawmakers belonging to opposition parties shouted slogans and waved placards in support of their party’s founder.
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Listen to the article Karachi’s weather is expected to remain dry and cool during the next 24 hours, with light fog forecast on Wednesday morning. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 12.5°C on Tuesday and expects the mercury to fall between 11 and 13°C in the next 24 hours. Winds are
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Listen to the article A suspect who abducted a child from a hospital was apprehended using Safe City cameras, Express News reported. According to the Safe City spokesperson, the suspect who took the child from the hospital was arrested. With the help of Safe City cameras, the child was recovered within hours in Gujranwala. The
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Listen to the article A new legal team has been formed for former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, but key party-affiliated lawyers have not been included. Notably, several key lawyers associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were barred from the revamped lineup, Express News reported on Tuesday. The newly appointed team includes prominent
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Listen to the article A terrorist identified as an Afghan national was killed in Sambaza, Zhob district of Balochistan on January 11, 2025, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday. The person, Muhammad Khan Ahmedkhel, son of Haji Qasim Dawran Khan, was a resident of Bilorai village in Wazekhwa District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan. The deceased
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