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Bilawal calls for consensus-based approach to new provinces

emphasizes decentralized economic planning, warns economy ‘cannot be driven with sticks’ PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a ceremony organized by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Photo: X Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for the creation of new provinces only where

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Pakistan publishes national assessment of air pollution, sources

Report explains documented impact on human health using clear, available scientific evidence A view of smog in Punjab province. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan has released its first comprehensive national assessment of air pollution, presenting a scientific analysis of emission sources, public health impacts and policy gaps across four major urban airspaces. The report, prepared by the

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Nepra approves concessional tariffs to revive industrial, agricultural sectors

Industries will be charged Rs22.98 per unit for consumption above their previous levels In a bid to promote industrial and agricultural development in the country, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved concessional tariffs on additional electricity consumption following a government reference. Industries across the country are increasingly turning to solar power to

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Adiala tensions flare again as Imran Khan’s sisters stage new sit-in outside jail

Sisters refused to meet PTI chief; authorities deploy extra police and prepare for possible operation Sisters of PTI chief Imran Khan sit outside Adiala jail after a meeting was rejected on Tuesday. Photo: X/PTI Sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan staged a fresh protest outside Adiala Jail on Tuesday after being denied permission

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PHC reserves decision on bail objections of CM Afridi, Asad Qaiser

Prosecutors oppose petitions saying protective bail is granted The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday reserved its verdict on a series of petitions filed by prominent PTI figures – including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, MNA Asad Qaiser and former CM Ali Amin Gandapur – seeking anti-bail protection and details of cases registered against

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FCC sends Evacuee Trust Property case back to LHC for reconsideration

Evacuee Trust Property Board Lahore. PHOTO: ETPB The Federal Constitutional Court has annulled the decision that classified the allocation of Evacuee Trust Property to the Punjab Education Department as a state dispute. The court has remanded the case to the Lahore High Court for a fresh decision. The Evacuee Trust Property Board was established in

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Pakistan, Indonesia sign seven MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Decide to promote their relations in various fields, including trade, culture, health, education, vocational training President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Photo: Radio Pakistan Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven Memorandums of Understanding and agreements to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields in Islamabad on Tuesday. The MoUs and agreements

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Pakistan aims to export 300,000 tonnes of oranges after a record harvest

Pakistan has kicked off kinnow exports for the current season, with the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) setting a target of 300,000 tonnes expected to fetch $110 million in foreign exchange. Since December 1, exporters have already shipped around 6,000 tonnes to the Middle East, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.

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