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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. The incident took place shortly after flight PK-305 arrived from Lahore. A female passenger reported her luggage missing upon landing and
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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 to medical officials, the quintuplets were born prematurely and weighed significantly less than average. Due to complications, particularly difficulty in breathing, they
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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 to ARY News, citing the Secretary of the Power Division. During a Public Accounts Committee meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan, Secretary
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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 both Economy and Executive Economy classes and is available for bookings made until July 31, 2025. The offer allows passengers to travel
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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 designed to accommodate around 37,500 prisoners, are currently holding more than 66,700 inmates, creating serious challenges for both staff and
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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 to sources within the Privatization Commission. Instead of an open bidding process, the authorities have opted for direct negotiations under a G2G
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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 year. The overbilling, according to the audit, was a deliberate move to hide losses caused by electricity theft, inefficiency, and technical faults.
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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 teachers. The incident has triggered widespread outrage in the region. According to initial reports, the teachers allegedly took turns beating Farhan for
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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 on Devolution, National Heritage, and Culture made the decision in a recent session focused on safeguarding the country's rich heritage.
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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 of family documents. During a media briefing, NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali outlined that old B-Forms will no longer be accepted
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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 initiative allows vehicle owners to dispute fines they believe were wrongly issued by simply sending an email to etclhr@psca.gop.pk.
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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 request and will be carried out under the magistrate’s supervision to ensure a transparent investigation, according to ARY News. The case