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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has urged citizens to update their marital status in its records once a computerized marriage certificate is issued by the Union Council. This move is aimed at ensuring accurate family data in the national registry. NADRA officials stated that keeping marital records up
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As temperatures continue to soar across Pakistan, the National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) has released a safety advisory for motorists, urging them to take precautions while travelling during the ongoing heatwave. According to NHMP spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed, vehicle owners should check water and coolant levels before setting off,
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The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has denied recent social media claims about a hike in registration fees for motorcycles and electric bikes. Officials clarified that no such proposal is currently under consideration. A spokesperson for the Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister, Amber Jabeen, confirmed that the department has not
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Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has reported increased stress on its electricity distribution system due to the ongoing extreme heatwave and high humidity. According to a statement released on Wednesday, these conditions have sharply raised electricity demand, resulting in frequent technical faults and repeated tripping across the 11kV feeders. IESCO
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Passport fees are expected to remain unchanged in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, officials from the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports indicated. The decision not to raise fees comes as a relief to the public amid growing inflation and rising service charges in other sectors.
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The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in Earth’s atmosphere has climbed to 430.2 parts per million (ppm), marking the highest level seen in millions of years, according to new research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. The measurement was recorded at
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The Punjab government is set to unveil a Rs1202 billion development budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with significant allocations aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, infrastructure, and governance. However, experts caution that long-term sustainability concerns appear to be largely overlooked. The Punjab Assembly will convene on June 16
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The federal government has pulled funding for two major infrastructure projects in Islamabad—the 10th Avenue road and the Sihala flyover—according to budget documents for the fiscal year 2025–26. Sources confirmed that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been directed to complete both projects using its own financial
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Authorities in Punjab have launched a crackdown against individuals publicly displaying weapons and sharing related images on social media platforms. The Crime Control Department (CCD) confirmed on Wednesday that six suspects had been arrested from Narowal and Nankana Sahib in connection with the offense. According to a CCD spokesperson, the
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The Sindh government is set to expand its green transport efforts by introducing electric taxis and scooters in the 2025–26 budget. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting led by Provincial Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where existing projects were reviewed and new targets were discussed. Senior
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Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, is expected to visit Washington, DC this week to take part in the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States Army, according to local media reports published on Wednesday. General Munir is likely to arrive in the US capital on
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic regions witnessed a massive tourism boom during the three-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays, attracting over 932,000 visitors. The surge in tourist activity highlights the growing appeal of the province’s natural beauty and improved visitor services. Swat Valley remained the most popular destination, drawing