On Thursday, the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express narrowly avoided tragedy when an explosive device planted alongside the railway track near Sibi Railway Station detonated moments …
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Government Rules Out New Military Operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
by Faisal Razaby Faisal RazaIn the wake of rising terror incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the government has clarified that no fresh military offensive is planned. However, State …
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Punjab Schools to Remain Shut Until End of August Amid Harsh Weather
by Faisal Razaby Faisal RazaIn a move driven by extreme weather conditions, Punjab’s government has decided to keep all public and private schools closed until August 31. The …
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KARACHI/BAJAUR — As fears of another military campaign loom in Pakistan’s northwest, anxiety is mounting far beyond the frontlines. For dockworker Muhammad Hafeez, the …
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KARACHI – The government’s renewed push to rein in the dollar’s value is hitting resistance, as market forces remain firmly opposed to official exchange …
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Deadly Blast in South Waziristan Targets Police Amid Rising Militancy
by Faisal Razaby Faisal RazaWANA, South Waziristan — A remote-controlled bomb targeting a police vehicle ripped through the bustling Rustam Bazaar area of Wana on Thursday, killing two …
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Electricity Bills May Drop in Pakistan for Three Months – NEPRA Considers Rs1.80/unit Relief
by Faisal Razaby Faisal RazaIn a potential respite for millions of electricity users, Pakistan’s power regulator is considering a temporary cut in power bills that could lower charges …
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In a significant step toward sustainable urban transport, the Punjab government has approved plans to power all Orange Line Metro Train stations with solar …
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has pushed back the hearing of the high-profile sugar cartelisation case to late September. The rescheduled dates are …
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Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Hands Over Housing Titles to Women in Flood-Affected Sindh
by Faisal Razaby Faisal RazaNawabshah, Sindh – In a significant move aimed at empowering flood-affected families in rural Sindh, First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari led a …