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The long-anticipated dream of building an international cricket stadium in the federal capital is moving closer to reality, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirming significant progress on the project. According to local media reports, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially handed over the responsibility for designing and
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Police in Lahore’s Manawan area have killed Fraasat Ali, the prime suspect in a widely circulated robbery video, along with his accomplice Jon Shah, during an armed encounter. Read more: PFA Seizes Substandard Meat in Murree Crackdown According to officials, the suspects were involved in multiple serious criminal cases.
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Popular Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem, celebrated for his soulful voice and reserved public profile, has reportedly tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held in his hometown of Chitral. Read more: Durefishan Clears Air on Bilal Abbas Rumours The news comes just months after Hasan famously pranked his fans by
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The Punjab government has issued a strict directive to all public and private schools across the province to comply with the extended summer vacation schedule, which now runs until September 1, 2025. Read more: Summer Vacations Prolonged in Punjab Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat stated that the decision applies
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Islamabad, August 12, 2025 — The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has ordered the closure of several popular public attractions in the federal capital for the entire day on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Read more: Islamabad Announces Local Holiday for August 13 According to an official notification issued by the District
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Popular Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has lost his father, Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam, who died after a lengthy illness. According to family sources, Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam had been battling health issues for quite some time before his death. The singer has often acknowledged his parents’ constant encouragement as a key factor
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The Islamabad district administration has imposed a two-month ban on the use of drones and camcopters in the federal capital under Section 144, citing security concerns. A notification issued on Tuesday stated that the restriction applies to all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) except those operated by law enforcement agencies
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The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has declared Wednesday, August 13, 2025, a local holiday across the revenue limits of the federal capital. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon on Tuesday. The order stated that the holiday would apply to all
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Pakistani diplomats posted at the High Commission in New Delhi are reportedly facing a series of hostile actions, including eviction notices, service disruptions, and delays in visa renewals, according to a report in The News on Tuesday. At least four diplomats have allegedly been served eviction notices for their privately
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The Sindh government is moving towards replacing all existing computerized arms licences with advanced smart card–based licences directly linked to the criminal record database. The plan, reviewed during a meeting chaired by Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, is aimed at making the arms licensing process more secure,
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The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has intensified its crackdown on substandard meat in Murree, targeting several markets in the area. Inspections were carried out in Aliot Bazaar, Expressway, and Mochi Mandi, where meat quality was checked for compliance with health standards. A PFA spokesperson said 19 beef and mutton shops
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Karachi: A sustained decline in global crude oil prices over the past eleven days is expected to provide relief to Pakistani consumers through a probable reduction in petroleum product prices starting August 16. This anticipated price adjustment follows a significant fall in international crude oil rates, according to recent market