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Used car prices in Pakistan may decline significantly if proposals under review for the upcoming federal budget are approved, according to the All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APMDA). Chairman Haji Muhammad Shehzad stated that the government is considering two key changes: reducing import duties on used vehicles and increasing the
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A light earthquake shook parts of Balochistan on Thursday, with tremors felt in and around the Zhob region. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. The quake’s epicentre was identified around 60 kilometres southeast of Zhob, at a depth of 40 kilometres
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Efforts to resume Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to the United Kingdom are progressing, with Pakistani authorities awaiting a formal response from British aviation officials. The development was confirmed by Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Nadir Shafi Dar, who stated that the matter is still under review
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a historic reduction in roti prices across the province, following a significant decline in flour rates. The move aims to extend immediate relief to low-income households grappling with food inflation. The chief minister has instructed the Price Control Department to enforce
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Islamabad, Pakistan — In a historic move aimed at modernising its economy and embracing the digital age, Pakistan has launched its first-ever strategic Bitcoin reserve. The announcement was made by Bilal bin Saqib, crypto assistant to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 conference held in the United
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Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is expected to be engaged soon in Lahore, according to sources familiar with the matter. The prospective bride is the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s first cousin, making the arrangement a close family affair. Insiders revealed to
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Kuwait has officially lifted its 19-year-old visa ban on Pakistani citizens, resuming the issuance of multiple visa categories including work, family, business, tourist, and visit visas. The announcement was confirmed by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Monday. Speaking to the media, Mustafa Malik, the focal person for
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A devastating bomb blast struck a volleyball ground in the Barmal area of South Waziristan’s Lower Wana Tehsil on Tuesday evening, leaving at least 17 civilians — including children — severely injured. According to eyewitness accounts, the explosion occurred during a friendly volleyball match, instantly turning the lively gathering into a
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The Sindh government has barred schools across the province from presenting traditional Ajraks and Sindhi caps to guests during official functions, marking a shift in ceremonial practices in educational institutions. The new orders were issued through a notification on Tuesday and shared with directors, principals, and headmasters. The directive also
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Following deadly wind and rainstorms over the weekend, Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has called for stricter rules on solar panel installations, citing safety concerns. The appeal came after intense weather conditions caused the deaths of at least 19 people and injured over 90 in Punjab and Khyber
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The Lahore High Court has officially outlawed the widespread killing of stray dogs in Punjab, calling for the full enforcement of the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Policy 2021. This landmark ruling marks a significant step forward for animal welfare in Pakistan. The judgment came in response to a petition filed
