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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has proposed a major revision in traffic violation fines under the 2025–26 budget, aiming to improve road safety and enforce stricter compliance with transport laws. According to the Finance Bill, penalties for violations by three-wheeler vehicles—such as Chingchi and loader rickshaws—are
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Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Chaudhry Tanveer was arrested on Tuesday outside the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench after his pre-arrest bail plea was dismissed by the court. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan denied Tanveer’s request for bail in a murder case linked to the
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The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT), in partnership with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), officially launched the Summer Fiesta 2025 on Tuesday at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), F-6/2. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, attended the event
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As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, controversial remarks by Pakistani YouTuber Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza have triggered a heated debate on social media. His comments, perceived as supportive of Israel’s recent military campaign, have drawn sharp criticism from the public. The conflict intensified after Israel launched a series
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A blue whale, measuring approximately 35 feet in length, was found dead in Gwatar Bay along the Makran Coast, near the maritime border of Pakistan and Iran. The lifeless mammal was first spotted by a local fisherman, Ahmad Baloch, near the coastal village of Kuntani in Balochistan. Officials believe the
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In a striking disclosure before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial revealed that just 12 individuals in Pakistan have declared assets exceeding Rs10 billion in their tax returns, despite a population of over 250 million. Langrial hinted at widespread tax
Business
The Pakistani Rupee experienced slight fluctuations against major global currencies on Monday, according to exchange rates issued by local currency dealers. The US Dollar showed a mild uptick, with its buying rate recorded at Rs282.4 and selling at Rs285.25. Among the top currencies, the British Pound remained the
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Pakistan has categorically denied reports circulating on international and social media platforms that claim it supplied non-nuclear ballistic missiles to Iran during the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to security and diplomatic officials in Islamabad, the accusations are baseless and appear to be part of a deliberate disinformation campaign
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The Sialkot Express resumed operations this week after a 12-year suspension, receiving a festive welcome at the Sialkot Railway Station. The relaunch of the service was marked by joyous scenes, including traditional drum performances, dancing, and a shower of flower petals on the train as it arrived. The revival
World
The UAE government has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a public holiday for federal employees to mark the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), granting a long weekend to public sector workers, with regular duties expected to
Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a set of new rule changes that will be applied across all three formats of men’s international cricket—Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals (T20Is). These updates cover ball usage regulations in ODIs, revised protocols for concussion substitutes, and a
Sports
As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 begins in the United States, attention is not only on the teams but also on the official match ball—crafted in Pakistan. Designed by Adidas, the ball, known as the Club World Cup 25 Pro Ball, blends American symbolism with Pakistani manufacturing excellence.