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The Nawaz Sharif Flyover on Adiala Road, Rawalpindi, has officially opened to traffic, despite ongoing work on the service roads. Authorities have confirmed that the remaining tasks will be completed soon to ensure full functionality of the project. According to an official from the Communication and Works Department, the decision
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Amid continued financial pressure, Pakistan’s federal government has allocated Rs1.1 billion for sports infrastructure projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2025–26. While modest in size, the allocation reflects a strategic push to strengthen athletic facilities and develop talent across the country.
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The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the Federal Budget 2025–26 with a total outlay of Rs17,573 billion, marking significant allocations to defence, debt servicing, and provincial transfers in a bid to balance national security, economic recovery, and fiscal responsibility. According to official budget documents released on Tuesday, the
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Pakistan’s post-Hajj repatriation operation will begin on Wednesday, June 11, with the first group of returning pilgrims expected to arrive in Islamabad in the early hours. According to airport authorities, all arrangements have been finalised to ensure a smooth and dignified return process. The first flight, carrying 307
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Lahore faced an intense heatwave on the third day of Eid-ul-Adha, with temperatures rising to a scorching 46°C, making it one of the hottest days the city has experienced in recent years. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) data reported by local media, this temperature is among
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The number of animals sacrificed during Eid-ul-Azha in Pakistan dropped by nearly one million this year, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Tanneries Association. The decline reflects rising inflation, higher livestock prices, and increasing financial pressure on households. Approximately 6.98 million animals were slaughtered across the
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During the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in 2025, more than 1.1 million sacrificial animals were sold across 292 livestock markets in Punjab, as per data released by the Punjab Local Government Department. The report covers all nine administrative divisions of the province, reflecting a strong surge in Eid-related
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With Budget 2025–26 set to be unveiled soon, the government is reportedly preparing to introduce significant tax reforms aimed at expanding the national tax base and eliminating various longstanding exemptions, as per the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to sources familiar with the matter, a series
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Today marks the third death anniversary of renowned television host and former Member of the National Assembly, Aamir Liaquat Hussain, whose mysterious demise on June 9, 2022, continues to raise unanswered questions. Despite the passage of three years, the exact cause of his death remains undetermined. Liaquat was found dead
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A devastating gas cylinder explosion late Friday night in Irum Colony, Mardan, led to the collapse of a two-storey residential house, resulting in the tragic deaths of six family members and injuries to two others, local rescue authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around midnight when a suspected gas leak
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Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, alongside Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, has extended heartfelt Eidul Azha greetings to the people of Pakistan. In
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In a major push toward eco-friendly urban mobility, the Punjab government has officially launched the registration process for its Electric Taxi (E-Taxi) project, a cornerstone initiative under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Green & Clean Transport vision. The project is a joint effort between the Transport and Mass