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The government of Punjab has announced that offices across the province will remain closed on Saturday, September 6, in observance of 12th Rabiul Awwal. The notification stated that the holiday would apply to both government and private organisations, including hospitals’ outpatient departments, administrative bodies, and the Civil Secretariat. The 12th
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has urged Islamabad to ease its citizenship rules for Afghan nationals, saying the move could unlock billions of dollars in investment. Speaking to Samaa TV, he noted that Afghans had established thriving businesses in Pakistan and should be allowed to play a stronger
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Assistant Commissioner Pattoki, Furqan Khan, tragically died while performing his duties in the flood-affected area of Head Balloki. He was personally overseeing rescue and relief efforts when the incident occurred, demonstrating his commitment to leading from the front rather than from a distance. Read more: Rainstorm Kills 11 in
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A Gilgit-Baltistan government helicopter crashed near Chilas during an emergency landing after developing a sudden technical problem mid-air. The aircraft caught fire upon hitting the ground. Four people were on board, including two pilots and two technical staff members. Read more: 69 Migrants Die in Mauritania Boat Disaster
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced it will boycott National Assembly sessions to protest what it calls unfair treatment of its lawmakers. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar said authorities have disqualified legislators, stripped them of their seats, and silenced their voices. He added that despite attending sessions to raise demands
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Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Water levels in Nullah Lai and nearby low-lying areas have risen, putting residents at risk. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that Islamabad’s H-8 sector received about 95 millimeters of rain, while areas like G-11
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has voiced support for the construction of the Kalabagh Dam, calling it a project of national interest rather than provincial politics. Speaking to senior journalists, he said that if the dam had been built earlier, much of the recent flood destruction could have
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that foreign powers had used terrorism in Pakistan for political purposes. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, he pointed to evidence of outside involvement in attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Jaffar Express incident. He said terrorism threatened the whole
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The government has announced new petroleum product prices for the next 15 days. According to the notification, the price of petrol will remain unchanged at Rs264.61 per liter. The price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs3 per liter, bringing it down to Rs269.99 per liter.
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Pakistan is battling its worst monsoon floods in decades, with millions affected and large areas under water. At least 30 people have died so far, while more than 1.5 million have been displaced from their homes. Officials say over 2,300 villages have been hit, causing huge damage to
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Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has pledged his five-month salary to aid families devastated by the recent floods across the province, reaffirming his commitment to stand by the victims in their time of need. Read more: $1M from Gates Foundation Boosts Pakistan Flood Relief In a statement issued on
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of “exceptionally high floods” at the Shahdara barrage on the Ravi River and at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej. According to NDMA data, Shahdara recorded a water flow of 213,440 cusecs with a falling trend, while Ganda Singh Wala registered