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‘Peace process ongoing’: FO neither confirms nor denies reports of Pakistan proposing framework to end Iran war

The Foreign Office said on Monday that the peace process is “ongoing” but declined to confirm or deny reports that Pakistan has proposed a framework to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to state broadcaster Pakistan TV. “There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or 15-point exchange. We do not comment on […]
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PMD predicts partly cloudy weather with chances of rainfall in Karachi today

KARACHI: Weather in the metropolis is expected to remain partly cloudy on Monday with chances of “thunderstorm or light to moderate rain”, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In its daily weather forecast, PMD said that a “westerly wave” was affecting the southwestern parts of the country. According to the advisory, the maximum temperature […]
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Sindh govt announces monthly Rs2,000 subsidy for motorcyclists amid rising petrol prices

KARACHI: In response to surging petrol prices and an ongoing energy crisis, the Sindh government has announced a monthly subsidy of Rs2,000 for registered motorcyclists across the province. Public transport and goods transport operators will also receive monthly subsidies ranging from Rs70,000 to Rs100,000. A day earlier, the government further increased petrol prices by Rs137 per litre […]
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Downpour claims six lives in Karachi amid widespread rain forecast

Heavy rains lash parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan provinces   NDMA warns of more rains, snowfall, thunderstorms in next 12-24 hours  Met office predicts rains, hailstorms in Punjab. KARACHI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE   –   At least six people died and several others were wounded in different rain related accidents in Karachi on Thursday, rescue workers said. Heavy rains lashed several […]
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Security forces kill 8 terrorists along Pak-Afghan border in North Waziristan: ISPR

Security forces have killed eight terrorists while responding to their movement along the Pak-Afghan border in North Waziristan district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday. In a press release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the engagement took place on Wednesday after the “movement of a group of khwarij” was picked up by the security forces. […]
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PM Shehbaz discusses investment opportunities, digital economy with VEON group chief

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed investment opportunities and the promotion of the digital economy with Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive officer of VEON Group — a telecommunications and digital services company, state-run PTV said on X. During a meeting with the VEON Group CEO at PM House, the prime minister “emphasised the promotion of digital investment in Pakistan”, […]
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PM orders action against hoarding of petroleum products

ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the petroleum products supply chain and assess ongoing austerity and conservation measures in view of the evolving regional situation, directing authorities to finalize proposals aimed at providing further relief to low-income segments of society. The prime minister amid chairing the meeting […]
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