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A Senate committee has uncovered alarming practices by online loan apps in Pakistan, revealing that some were charging interest rates as high as 1,800%, trapping vulnerable borrowers in crippling debt. Read more: Instagram Brings Reels, Stories, and Full Features to iPad Users Beyond excessive charges, many apps were also
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Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider has announced that he will sponsor the weddings of nine girls whose dowries were washed away in the recent floods at Lahore’s Theme Park. His support has brought relief and hope to families struggling to rebuild their lives after the disaster. Read more: Two-
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has put an immediate ban on cutting trees in forests and on the auction of timber across the province. The decision, announced on Wednesday, ends the old timber auction system that had been followed for many years. Read more: Foreign Hunters Drive Record Bids
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Social media influencer and TikTok star Samiya Hijab has disclosed that the suspect behind her recent abduction attempt is her former fiancé. Read more: Samiya Hijab Video Goes Viral After Kidnapping attempts In a video statement released on social media, Samiya identified the accused as Hassan Zahid, revealing that she
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At least five people were killed and 29 others injured in a powerful explosion near a Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) rally in Quetta on Tuesday. The gathering was held to mark the 4th death anniversary of Sardar Attaullah Mengal. Read more: Flood Warnings Issued for Chenab and Tawi Rivers
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Pakistani cricketer Asif Ali has officially retired from international cricket, ending his career with the national team. The 33-year-old middle-order batter shared the news on Instagram, calling it the “greatest honor” to represent Pakistan. Read more: Cricket Stars Unite for Flood Relief in Peshawar Asif expressed gratitude
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Cricket proved to be more than a sport for Pakistan as the country continues to face its worst floods in history. On August 30, the historic return of cricket to Peshawar after nearly two decades became a beacon of hope, raising funds and awareness for flood victims. The charity match
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced the Commonwealth Scholarship Programme 2025–26, offering opportunities for Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) students to pursue master's and PhD studies in the United Kingdom. Read more: Punjab Announces Jobs in Higher Education Commission The scholarships are
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Belgium has announced that it will officially recognize Palestine as an independent state, joining countries like France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada in this diplomatic move. Read more: Irish Novelist Defies UK Terror Law with Palestine Support Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed that the recognition will be formally
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TikToker Samiya Hijab narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping outside her home in Islamabad. Police quickly arrested the suspect, Hassan Zahid from Lahore, within 24 hours. Samiya said Zahid had been harassing her for months, sending gifts, pressuring her to marry him, and threatening her when she refused. Read more: Samiya
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The Government of Pakistan has announced a subsidized electric vehicle scheme under the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025–30, aimed at promoting eco-friendly transport and improving mobility. Read more: Punjab Announces Jobs in Higher Education Commission Under the first phase of the program for fiscal year 2025–26, the
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The Punjab government has announced multiple job opportunities in the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), with applications open until September 25, 2025. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat shared the announcement on X, inviting eligible candidates to apply and providing the official application link. Read more: Govt Opens 3,200