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CDA grants in-principle approval for two high-rise towers in Blue Area
The move aims to boost private investment and vertical growth in Islamabad while streamlining commercial construction processes.
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Pakistan begins immediate recruitment for federal posts under Balochistan quota
The initiative aims to boost youth employment and improve living standards by filling vacancies from Grade 1 to 16 based on merit.
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Pakistan Railways declares emergency and cancels field officer leave for three months
The move follows a surge of over 55 rail accidents since the start of the year, prompting stricter supervision of train operations.
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Kam Air to launch daily flights between Kabul and Islamabad
The increased frequency aims to provide passengers with more flexible travel options and improved convenience for regional journeys.
Business
Ahad Cheema calls for viable business plan to ensure NHA financial sustainability
The Federal Minister urged the authority to prioritise projects with clear commercial viability to protect essential development funding.
Business
WAPDA proposes Rs666 billion revised cost for Mohmand Dam project
The project's price tag has surged by 115 percent since 2018, largely driven by the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.
Business
R4 and European ministers meet in Turkiye to discuss regional conflicts
The meeting aimed to coordinate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and secure international shipping lanes.
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University of Karachi mandates prior approval for all campus programs and events
The new rules require departments to submit applications 15 days in advance and centralise guest invitations through the Registrar's Office.
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Pakistan transport costs drop as private vehicles dominate road weight
While overall travel costs fell by 7.9% in five months, public transport costs surged by 77% as private ownership remains the primary mode of transit.
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Authorities uncover Rs24 billion in Benazir Income Support Programme irregularities
The discovery reveals that over 140,000 ineligible government workers and pensioners siphoned funds meant for the country's poorest families.
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Rana Sanaullah urges Mahmood Khan Achakzai to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
The move follows a letter sent by Sanaullah to the politician as part of ongoing efforts to coordinate political engagement.
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Islamabad Police chief introduces new leave policy for 2026
The updated rules clarify leave approval hierarchies and grant specific allowances for religious pilgrimages and marriage ceremonies.
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Pakistan calls for non-discriminatory civil nuclear cooperation at UN General Assembly
Pakistan's six nuclear reactors, which are under IAEA safeguards, provide 20 percent of the nation's energy and one-third of its low-carbon power.
World
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate election certification
The lawsuit follows the Alaska Supreme Court's rejection of previous attempts to remove the second Sullivan from the ballot.
World
France deploys 70,000 police officers for nationwide protests on Saturday
The security surge follows 17 October riots that saw hundreds of people jailed for arson and looting as President Macron nears the end of his term.
Business
Mashreq Bank Pakistan launches NEO BIZ digital banking for SMEs
The platform aims to bridge significant financial gaps for the country's 7.14 million micro, small, and medium enterprises.
World
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire in Oleshky
Melania Trump mediated the deal after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed details to help the city's elderly residents and 50 children.
Business
Senator Sherry Rehman highlights Pakistan's 70 percent reliance on imported LPG
The senator raised concerns over fuel availability through December as the country manages a heavy dependence on foreign liquefied petroleum gas supplies.
Business
Small-scale manufacturers in Pakistan limit production to manage rising costs
Escalating raw material scrap costs, trucking charges and fixed space overheads have squeezed profit margins to razor-thin levels.
World
Uganda officials investigate potential Ebola transmission at Entebbe airport
The Kenyan man died, becoming the first recorded Ebola death in the current outbreak as officials investigate the potential airport exposure.
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US State Department orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating hostilities
The order covers the embassy in Riyadh and satellite consulates as Houthi attacks on airports and infrastructure cause civilian deaths and injuries.
Business
Pakistan raises high-speed diesel price by Rs1.91 per litre
The price hike follows a new daily review mechanism and comes as global crude oil prices climb amid regional tensions.
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Pakistan government and Jamaat-e-Islami to meet over petroleum levy protests
The talks follow a series of nationwide sit-ins as the opposition party demands the abolition of the petroleum levy to lower fuel prices.
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Punjab authorities permit Basant kite flying in Lahore from 12 to 14 March
The celebration follows the passage of the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Bill 2025, which mandates digital registration and safety rules.