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Industrial area approved along Rawalpindi Ring Road

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company has approved the establishment of an industrial estate instead of an economic zone adjacent to the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. After formal approval through legislation from the Punjab Assembly, the land acquisition process for the industrial estate is expected to begin. The 38.6 kilometer Rawalpindi Ring […]

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NDC calls for formation of national government

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ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Monday called for the formation of a national government and comprehensive constitutional reforms, arguing that political stability, electoral transparency and grassroots devolution were essential to steer the country out of its current crises. Addressing a joint press conference at the National Press Club, former federal minister

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Aga Khan explores KP investment opportunities

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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi interacts with Prince Rahim Aga Khan on his arrival in Lower Chitral. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan has shown keen interest in exploring investment opportunities across various sectors in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and reaffirmed his commitment to continued cooperation for the province’s sustainable development. The 50th Imam of the

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Match safety shutdown backfires

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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan-Australia cricket matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have become a major nuisance for residents as extensive security arrangements have resulted in the sealing off of key public spaces, roads and commercial areas, drawing strong public backlash. The city’s historic and biggest recreational place, Allama Iqbal Park, has been completely sealed for all

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Supreme Court, FCC disagree on marriage policy

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have expressed conflicting views on the government’s marriage policy. The SC has held that the policy creates a legitimate expectation for married officers that they will be accommodated, rather than being subject to arbitrary deviation from the policy without rhyme or reason. However,

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Foreign borrowing up 83% in 10 months of FY26

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The federal government obtained $11 billion in foreign borrowing between July 2025 and April 2026, compared to nearly $6 billion last year An image showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured nearly $11 billion in external loans during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, an increase of 83 percent compared

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Karachi airport begins screening for Ebola virus

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KARACHI: Authorities have begun strict screening and monitoring of international passengers at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport amid concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola virus. The move comes ahead of the return of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, which is expected to begin from the third day of Eidul Azha. Health officials said passengers

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Construction case: IHC stops residents’ eviction

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restrained the authorities concerned from evicting the flat owners of the sub-tenants of One Constitution Avenue for the time being. A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard appeals filed by former air chief Mujahid Anwar Khan, former ICC president Ahsan

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Xi hails ‘unbreakable’ Pakistani friendship

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PM Shehbaz holds talks with Chinese leaders, Xi says Pakistan has priority in neighborhood diplomacy Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and DPM Ishaq Dar pose for a group photo in Beijing. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described ties with Pakistan as “unbreakable” and

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Love turned fatal when the couple was gunned down in a moving car

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CCTV shows a motorcyclist open fire on the pair after a court appearance in a kidnapping case brought by a woman’s family A young couple who had recently married were shot dead in a targeted attack near Saudabad RCD Ground in Karachi’s Malir on Monday when gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on their moving

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