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A gang of fraudsters is on the loose in the city, targeting citizens through ATM scams and looting cash, cards, and mobile phones. The most serious case was reported outside an HBL branch on Millat Road, where three men posing as bank staff tricked a NADRA employee into handing over
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Social media claims suggesting that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has removed the phrase “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Aeen Ibadat Hai” from new currency notes have been declared false. Read more: High Costs, Delays Threaten Solar Adoption in Punjab The inscription, which translates to “Earning a lawful livelihood
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The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has announced the termination of all its employees, effective September 1. Read more: Sindh pushes sustainable farming with Hari Card rollout According to official documents, 11,406 workers will be laid off under a government-approved package worth Rs. 25.5 billion. The package includes
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The Sindh government has rolled out the Benazir Hari Card, a flagship scheme aimed at supporting small and medium-scale farmers, marking the fulfillment of a key promise made by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) during its election campaign. Sindh Agriculture Minister announced on Thursday that Sindh Bank will issue
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In response to reports of flood victims being charged for boat rescues, the Punjab government has moved to regulate all private boats in flood-affected areas, pledging to cover their operational expenses. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the action reflects the government’s zero-tolerance stance on exploitation during
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a special flood relief package for affected families. She said heirs of those who lost their lives and homeowners with complete property loss would receive Rs1 million each, while those with partial damage would get Rs500,000. Families losing livestock will also be
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The United States has approved a relief package for Pakistan following the recent floods that have devastated several regions of the country. According to the State Department, the aid will provide food, shelter, and other emergency support to those affected, with delivery being coordinated alongside Pakistani authorities and humanitarian groups.
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The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised questions about the salary of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor. At a meeting chaired by Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, members asked for full details of the salaries and allowances of the Governor and Deputy Governor. Read more: Govt Approves New
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the federal government has ended the ban on new gas connections, allowing domestic consumers to access pipelines after an eight-year hiatus. The restriction, first imposed in 2017 to conserve limited domestic gas resources, has now been lifted with the approval of connections using imported gas. The government has instructed
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The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a major policy shift that threatens to raise the cost of solar energy adoption across Punjab. According to a notification issued this week, only Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters will now be used for solar net-metering connections. The price of the
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The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first emergency airlift drone service to strengthen disaster response and rescue operations in flood-hit areas. According to the Home Department, the drone is capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms, allowing it to airlift stranded individuals from dangerous locations and transport them
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has sentenced senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Yasmin Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 riots. The case pertained to the burning of a Supreme Court judge’s vehicle at Rahat Bakery Chowk