The Sindh government is planning program expansion to increase safe, independent travel for women, says Sharjeel “Pink Scooty Scheme”, a government initiative in Sindh that provides free electric scooters to women Building on its first successful rollout in September, the Sindh government has announced the start of the second phase of the Pink Scooty scheme, […]
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‘Not just collecting units, about future exports, new jobs, stronger digital economy’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo: SCREENGRAB Google has begun local assembly of Chromebooks in Pakistan, a development the government says will spur digital hardware manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen the country’s technology supply chain. Speaking at the
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Standing crops, orchards, vehicles suffer damage, power supply collapses across the district Heavy rain accompanied by a hailstorm hit the Upper Dir and Swat districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, causing a sharp drop in temperature and causing widespread disruption. In Dir, the rain and hail led to darkness and triggered flash floods in streams, blocking traffic on
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Says macroeconomic stability, ‘geopolitical tailwinds’ make Pakistan poised for growth, investment In a virtual address at the second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference in Karachi, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan is enjoying a moment of convergence between internal economic stability and favorable international dynamics. “Where we
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Security forces killed four terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation, conducted on the night of November 1, targeted members of Fitna al Hindustan, a group described as an Indian proxy. Troops reportedly engaged the terrorists’ hideout, resulting in four deaths. Arms and
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Suspension leaves 12 international flights grounded, causing hardship to passengers including Umrah pilgrims Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started restoring its flight operations after a disruption caused by a dispute with flight engineers on Tuesday. The airline’s management said services had resumed under alternative arrangements. Flights PK-245 from Islamabad to Dammam and PK-761 from Islamabad
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A gas cylinder has exploded in the basement cafeteria of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, causing the building to shake. Four people were injured and were immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment. After the explosion, lawyers and court staff evacuated the building and moved to open areas outside. Rescue operations are underway to
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The police claimed that the FIR was filed on the complaint of lawyer Aamir Lutf Ali Zardari, father of the deceased HYDERABAD: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has opposed the registration of an FIR against doctors at Liaquat University Hospital in a case regarding the death of a young man due to dengue virus caused
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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed serious displeasure over the Punjab government’s inadequate measures to combat smog and warned that the deteriorating air quality in Lahore had reached alarming levels. Justice Shahid Karim, while hearing several petitions related to smog control, pollution abatement and groundwater protection, criticized the authorities for their failure
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Lawyers critical of the current situation blame the leadership of the superior judiciary for allowing executive intervention The Lahore High Court last week asked the petitioner’s lawyer to submit a copy of the application he had filed with the federal government for cancellation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s registration and allowed him to amend his petition.
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