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The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), in partnership with Islamabad police, has restarted its vehicle emission testing campaign in a bid to tackle worsening air quality in the capital. The drive resumed on June 12, shortly after the Eidul Azha holidays, as part of a larger strategy to reduce
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority has approved a fare increase for the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, raising the per-stop rate by Rs10. The new pricing structure is set to take effect from July 1. According to a statement issued by the Transport Department, the hike has
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A key government committee led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met on Monday in Islamabad to review the country’s petroleum reserves and pricing, as global oil markets face uncertainty due to fresh tensions in the Middle East. The meeting followed the recent escalation in regional conflict after an Israeli
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The conflict between Iran and Israel reached a new and alarming level late Sunday as Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted three key airports near Tehran, including Mehrabad Airport, Karaj Airport, and Imam Khomeini International Airport. Residents across the capital reported multiple loud explosions, triggering widespread fear and panic. Witnesses described two
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A black box has been recovered from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing more than 240 people, police sources confirmed on Friday. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when it plunged into
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to submit a detailed report on vehicles seized in criminal cases and stored in police warehouses across the province. The court also sought information on the current status of those cases. A three-member bench, comprising Justice
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In light of growing regional unrest following Israeli airstrikes, Pakistan has introduced urgent measures to protect its citizens currently in Iran, particularly those undertaking religious pilgrimages. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit. The unit
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The Sindh government has announced a phased initiative to introduce 1,000 electric buses across the province, starting with Karachi, as part of its 2025–26 budget. According to official sources, the first phase will see 500 electric buses operating in Karachi by the end of this year. The project
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In a landmark move for public health, Punjab’s government has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first national cervical cancer prevention campaign, set to begin in November 2025. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir and Education Minister Rana Sikandar
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has adjusted its international flight routes to Toronto, Paris, and several Gulf nations due to restrictions over Iranian airspace following recent tensions in the region. According to an airline spokesperson, the changes were introduced on Friday to ensure passenger safety and maintain operational continuity amid growing
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to equalise the salaries of its police personnel with those serving in Punjab, a significant policy shift aimed at boosting morale and improving performance within the force. According to officials familiar with the development, the salary revision will be part of the upcoming
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Pakistan has been placed at the very bottom—148th out of 148 countries—in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, with an overall score of just 56.7% in gender parity. This marks the country's lowest rank since the report was first published in