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The Indian military has quietly acknowledged significant losses during recent cross-border clashes by announcing military honours for several personnel, including Rafale fighter jet pilots. The development, revealed through security sources, confirms long-suspected casualties from Operation Sindoor. While New Delhi had consistently downplayed any damage or fatalities, the sudden
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A recruitment test for the post of Assistant Director Security at the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has been marred by a paper leak scandal, prompting an internal investigation. The exam, conducted on June 22, came under scrutiny after a portion of the test paper surfaced on social media. The PAA
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a drop in tax collections from electricity bills in the fiscal year 2024-25. According to official data, Rs. 490 billion were collected through Withholding Tax (WHT) and General Sales Tax (GST) via power bills, marking a decline from Rs. 600 billion
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new political party in the United States, aiming to challenge what he termed a "one-party system" dominated by wasteful spending and political stagnation. The move follows an escalating feud with former ally and current US President Donald Trump. Musk, who
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has announced a high-level opening for the position of Research Fellow, offering a competitive monthly salary of up to Rs500,000. The role falls under the Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS-IV) and is aimed at attracting experienced professionals in the telecom
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Child labour in Sindh has declined significantly since 1996, yet over 1.6 million children aged five to 17 are still working, according to findings from the Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022–2024. Conducted by the provincial Labour Department with support from Unicef and the Sindh Bureau of Statistics, the
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The Sindh government has approved key steps to introduce 1,000 electric buses in Karachi under the Peoples Green Transport Project, aiming to improve urban mobility and support sustainable development. The approval came during a meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali
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A video showing the illegal killing of a rare deer in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills National Park has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a formal investigation by authorities. The footage, which quickly spread across social media, shows three men slaughtering a barking deer in broad daylight near a roadside, while
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The Punjab government has launched a digital platform that allows citizens to bid online for premium vehicle registration number plates, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce reliance on third-party agents. Developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) in partnership with the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, the
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Islamabad police have banned the use of private drones in areas surrounding Muharram processions as part of a comprehensive security plan for the 9th of Muharram. Officials confirmed that all necessary preparations have been finalised to ensure the safety of mourners in the federal capital. A force of around 30,
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The Punjab government has launched a major subsidy initiative aimed at supporting 1.2 million low-income families through a new ration card scheme, announced by Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar. Addressing a press conference, the minister described the programme as the province’s largest-ever welfare effort, designed
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Islamabad police chief Ali Raza Rizvi has assured that mobile and internet services will remain operational during the 9th of Muharram, as the city observes the day with solemnity and heightened security. Speaking about the arrangements, the Inspector General said that all necessary security measures have been finalised for the