Lahore: The political spat between PML-N and PPP, which prevails over Punjab and Sindh provinces respectively, originally stemmed from discrepancies on the use of Benazir Income Support Program (Bisp) to flood victims. However, the switch between the two parties – whose marriage to convenience maintains the current political exemption – was hinted at Monday when […]
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Muzaffarabad: A shutdown and wheel-jam strike over Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Monday, called by Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), paralyzed life in major districts before escalating to violence after clashes at Neelum Bridge. Led by JKJAAC Central -Leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir brought the strike Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Poonch, Neelum, Bhimber and Palandari. The
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Islamabad: The Pandemonium seized the National Assembly on Monday, after speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq declared that no member would be allowed to speak “in favor” by Fitna Al-Khawarij or against the ongoing operation, triggered rebellion and protests from opposition benches. The charged session, marked by slogans, Heckling and Walkouts, was quickly evolved into what observers
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Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) does not foresee any major setback to Pakistan’s financial growth or revenue collection this financial year due to the recent floods. Apart from Punjab, provinces have also not reported significant financial losses, minimizing the chances of a downward revision in goal. According to government sources, Pakistani authorities have assessed
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The National Assembly unanimously adopted a decision that condemns ‘inappropriate behavior’ by PTI founder Imran Khan against senior journalist Aijaz Ahmed during a meeting of Adiala Prison. The resolution moved by Khawaja Izharul Hassan said the PTI founder used offensive language against the journalistic norms. It called for strict trial and called on the Ministry
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Karachi: The company against corruption has initiated a study of alleged irregularities in the printing of free textbooks from Sindh Textbook Board. The Board of Directors is accused of having awarded contracts to a value of RS5 billion to preferred publishers without following proper norms. The probe has been intensified against chairman Parvez Baloch and
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza and called it an important step towards peace in the Middle East. “I welcome President Trump’s 20-point plan to secure a cessation of the war in Gaza,” Shairf said in a statement Monday, adding that sustainable peace between
The National Institute of Health has confirmed two new cases of poliovirus from Sindh, which raised Pakistan’s total polio counting in 2025 so far to 29, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. According to NIH, the new cases were detected in Badin and the Thatta districts, where both patients were young girls. With this confirmation,
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Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an increase of RS0.19 per year. Unit in the electricity stariff during the monthly adjustment mechanism for fuel cost adjustment. The hike applies to all electricity distribution companies, including K-electric, but excludes lifeline consumers, prepaid users and charging stations for electric vehicle. According to a review
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Karachi: Two minor boys drowned on Monday while bathing in a grop filled with rainwater outside a building under construction in Karachi’s Gulistan-E-Jauhar area. A third child managed to escape unharmed. The deceased was identified as 10-year-old Mureed Hussain, son of Abdul Muneer, and 11-year-old Haris, son of Abdul Ghaffar, both residents of Bhittaiabad. The
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