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The 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal is being celebrated today with devotion and enthusiasm across the country, particularly in Karachi. Streets, mosques, and neighborhoods are decorated with colorful lights, green flags, and images of the Green Dome of Masjid-e-Nabvi, while the sound of Durood-o-Salaam and Na’
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The Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on the use of wheat in feed mills, restricting its use exclusively for flour production to ensure sufficient supply for human consumption. The ban, which will remain in effect until October 3, was enforced under Section 144(6) of the Criminal
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Police are investigating a disturbing incident outside Adiala Jail, where Aleema Khan was struck by an egg while speaking to the media on Friday. The unexpected attack occurred after a hearing in the Toshakhana II case, drawing widespread attention. Eyewitnesses say the egg was thrown by one of two women
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The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed the Punjab by-elections after devastating floods destroyed infrastructure and disrupted administrative work. Roads, bridges, railway lines, electric poles, and polling stations were badly damaged, making it impossible to hold elections. Rescue and relief operations have also tied up government employees who were
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Gujrat city in Punjab has faced very heavy rain, with 506 millimeters falling in just 20 hours. The nonstop downpour has caused serious flooding in many areas. Read more: India Issues Fresh Flood Alert to Pakistan Drains and waterways could not handle the water, and important roads like Qamar Sialvi
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An earthquake rattled several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors reported from the north to central regions of the province. Shaking was felt in districts including Charsadda, Chitral, Swat, Lower and Upper Dir, and Buner. Areas like Mardan, Malakand, Nowshera, Abbottabad, and Swabi were also affected, along with
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3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan Exhibition is set to take place at the Karachi Expo Centre from 10 to 12 September 2025, marking the biggest gathering for the plastic, printing, and packaging industries. Organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the three-day mega event will bring together key industry leaders,
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Construction workers at Lotus Park in Islamabad have uncovered the remains of Jamia Masjid Rajgan, a mosque believed to be more than 200 years old. The unexpected discovery has drawn the attention of historians, archaeologists, and local residents, who say the find underscores the city’s rich cultural and historical
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India has issued a formal flood alert to Pakistan through its High Commission, warning of rising water levels in the Tawi River following large releases from the Pong and Bhakra dams. The surge is expected to increase flows into Pakistan, heightening the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas. Read more:
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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