The petitioner claims that a cognizable offense has been committed in seeking registration under Section 154 The East Sessions Court has called arguments from the lawyers of the Mayor of Karachi, the City Chairman, the Water Board and the BRT contractor on Friday regarding a plea to register a case on the death of three-year-old […]
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Free SIM cards under BISP to help digital disbursement of aid from March 2026 as government pushes cashless economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that financial assistance under the Ramadan package be distributed exclusively through digital wallets, saying the move will help ensure the dignity and self-respect of
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The Federal Minister for IT inaugurated an Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy, integrating AI training into the civil services curriculum. Speaking about a special CSS batch at the academy, the minister said the initiative was part of the government’s Digital Nation Vision and in line with the Digital Nation Pakistan Act,
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KP Chief Minister to meet party leaders, lawyers and Sindh CM in Karachi. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi at Islamabad International Airport Photo: Express Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi left on Friday for a three-day visit to Sindh where he is scheduled to participate in political activities, hold meetings and attend a rally in
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RAWALPINDI: In a rare case of a federal institution defaulting on provincial government dues, the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) and Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) have found Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) to owe Rs1 billion. in unpaid rent. Following directions from the Administrator and Rawalpindi Commissioner, IESCO has been asked to pay the outstanding
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Officials will only have to make announcements, with no funds to be released before August 2026 RAWALPINDI: Three major public welfare projects in Rawalpindi – Leh Nullah Expressway, sewer tunnel and sewage treatment plant and Murree Road widening from Liaquat Bagh to Chandni Chowk – have been dropped from the ongoing financial year 2025-26. The
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RAWALPINDI: A sharp increase in cases of influenza and respiratory diseases has been observed in Rawalpindi as severe cold weather grips the city and overwhelms health centres. Patients complain of cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Children and the elderly are reported to be the most affected groups. Health experts attribute the increase to the prevailing
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Lawyers question transparency of judicial appointments, say FCC’s credibility already eroded Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Reacting to a critical report by Amnesty International, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday defended the 27th Amendment, arguing that the creation of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) – the central feature of the amendment
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Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad and surrounding areas, triggering panic among residents. According to the seismic center, the earthquake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 159 kilometers. The tremors were clearly felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Swat, Malakand, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Skardu and Abbottabad and other parts of the
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday expressed serious concern over shortages of diabetes drugs and insulin, while reviewing nursing sector reforms and the findings of the Health Services Academy (HSA). The meeting, led by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, noted discrepancies in the availability of specific brands
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