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PIA Employee Accused in Karachi Baggage Theft
A staff member of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been detained in connection with the alleged theft of a passenger’s luggage at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
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Karachi Hospital Treats Rare Case of Quintuple Birth
A woman in Karachi has delivered five babies at once in a private hospital located in Baldia Town, marking a rare multiple birth case in the city. According
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Govt to End Power Subsidy for Users of 200 Units
The Government of Pakistan has outlined a plan to gradually eliminate electricity subsidies for protected consumers—those who use up to 200 units per month—by 2027, according
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Independence Day Boost: PIA Courts Overseas Pakistanis
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched a special Independence Day offer, providing a 10% discount on flights from Toronto to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The discount applies to
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Punjab Prisons Crumble Under Inmate Surge
Prisons across Punjab, including Lahore, are facing severe overcrowding, with inmate numbers surpassing official capacity by over 70%, according to government data. The province’s 45 jails, originally
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Islamabad Airport Privatization Shifts to G2G Mode
The Government of Pakistan is moving ahead with a government-to-government (G2G) agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport, according
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Electricity Users Bear the Cost of Corruption: Report
A new report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed that eight electricity distribution companies overbilled consumers by a staggering Rs244 billion during the 2023–24 fiscal
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Watch: 14 Years Boy Dies After Torture in Swat Madrassa
A 14-year-old boy named Farhan has died in the Khawazakhela area of Swat after reportedly being subjected to prolonged physical abuse by three of his madrassa
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Pakistan Proposes Five Sites for UNESCO Heritage Status
Pakistan is moving ahead with plans to have five of its historic and cultural landmarks nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Archaeological Heritage List. The Functional Committee
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NADRA Introduces New Passport and Child ID Rules
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced significant updates to its identity documentation procedures, introducing new requirements for children’s records and expanding the legal recognition
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How to Challenge Wrong E-Challans Online in Punjab
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a new email-based complaint system aimed at helping citizens challenge incorrect e-challans without physically visiting traffic offices. This
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Grave Exhumation Ordered Amid Honour Killing Outrage
A judicial magistrate in Quetta has ordered the exhumation of a woman’s grave in connection with an alleged honour killing in Balochistan. The decision follows a police
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Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Aafia Case Delays
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a show cause notice for contempt of court to all members of the federal cabinet over their handling of the case
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Railways Change Lahore-Karachi Train Timings
Pakistan Railways has updated the departure schedule for three major trains operating between Lahore and Karachi, advising passengers to review the new timings to avoid any disruption in
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New Mobile App and Women-Only Police Desk Launched
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday launched two new digital initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting women through technology. During his visit to Islamabad’s
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Public Divided Over State of Current Democracy
A recent nationwide survey has revealed that most Pakistanis continue to consider democracy vital for the country’s stability and development, despite concerns about its current functioning. The