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On August 5, the Earth could spin slightly faster than normal, potentially creating the third-shortest day ever recorded. Though the change would be unnoticeable to people, experts say it could be a sign of unexpected shifts in Earth’s rotation. According to international timekeeping agencies, including the US Naval
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Atlas Honda has introduced its 2026 CD70 and CD70 Dream models, refreshing the country’s most iconic bike lineup with new graphics and minor design upgrades. The bikes continue to build on their legacy while offering a few subtle performance improvements. The standout update for the 2026 models is a
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The Pakistani Rupee recorded another day of gains against the US Dollar, continuing its positive run for a ninth straight session in the interbank market. However, it struggled against several other global currencies. Monday’s interbank market saw the PKR settle at 282.65 against the US Dollar, marking a
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Islamabad’s administration has stepped up efforts to combat air pollution by launching a fresh crackdown on vehicles that emit visible smoke. The campaign, which follows an earlier shutdown of brick kilns, now focuses on reducing vehicle-related air pollution. As part of the plan, free emissions testing is available
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Islamabad: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that applications for Hajj 2026 will open on Monday, August 4, with the collection of dues commencing the same day. According to ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, the registration process will operate on a “first-come, first-served” basis
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Renowned Pakistani businessman and tech entrepreneur Muzammil Karim Paracha, who made national headlines earlier this year for purchasing Pakistan’s most expensive vehicle number plate, has passed away in Dubai after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 31 years old. Born on August 4, 1993, in Lahore, Paracha was
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a lab that can quickly detect meat quality and trace its source. The KP Food Safety and Halal Food Authority now has a facility capable of identifying whether meat comes from cows, buffaloes, or donkeys. Officials said the lab was created to ensure meat
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A Rawalpindi court has sentenced a former postmaster to 29 years of rigorous imprisonment for corruption involving millions of rupees in pension funds. The convict, Hamid Jaleel, was also ordered to pay a fine of over Rs 2 million and return Rs 21.5 million to the Pakistan Post Department.
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Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), as the operator of the TAY Exploration License with a 95% working interest, along with its joint venture partner, Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), which holds a 5% carried interest, has announced an oil discovery at the Chakar-1 exploratory well located in
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended international travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months due to ongoing concerns over the spread of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1). The decision was made during the 42nd meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee for Polio, which convened via video conference on
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Punjab’s flagship doorstep service initiative, Maryam Ke Dastak, has received more than 900,000 requests from citizens across the province, with over 700,000 already resolved, according to officials at the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). These figures were shared during a progress review meeting chaired by PITB Chairman
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Islamabad into Pakistan’s first fully cashless city, where payments for public services will soon be made digitally instead of through traditional cash transactions. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad