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Pakistan - 2025-03-18

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet for Shawwal moon sighting on March 30

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will convene on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:26pm

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Balochistan universities shut over ‘security concerns’

QUETTA: Balochistan government has ordered the closure of three universities in recent weeks due to “security...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 10:54pm

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Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s deadly air strikes on Gaza

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel’s deadly airstrikes on Gaza that killed over 400 innocent...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:42pm

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COAS says ‘no agenda, movement or personality’ above Pakistan’s safety

Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir...

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:40pm

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Youm-e-Ali: Sindh schools, colleges to remain closed on March 22

The School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) Sindh has declared Saturday, March 22, a holiday on account of...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 05:47pm

Business & Economy

FPCCI presents Charter of Economy to Aurangzeb

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), one of Pakistan’s largest industrial bodies,...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 03:51pm

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COAS, Commander National Guard of Bahrain discuss strengthening bilateral military cooperation

Pakistan and Bahrain discussed on Tuesday matters of mutual interest, regional security landscape, and avenues for...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 02:09pm

Business & Economy

Jul-Feb FDI clocks in at $1.6bn, up 41% YoY

Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 41% during the first eight months of the ongoing fiscal year...

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:12pm

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PM Shehbaz to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing economic cooperation, says Foreign Office

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 08:07pm

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NSC meeting: PM Shehbaz urges national unity, political consensus to combat terrorism

Parliamentary committee expresses regret over absence of some opposition members during meeting

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:31pm

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Excessive fares: Sharjeel orders action against transporters

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has ordered action against those charging excessive fares during...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:40am

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Raising tobacco taxes right approach to reducing smoking rates?

KARACHI: A growing debate in Pakistan questions whether raising tobacco taxes is the right approach to reducing...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:36am

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Property disputes of overseas Pakistanis: Special courts being set up in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Special courts will be established in Islamabad to address property disputes involving overseas...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:35am

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Punjab CM announces package for special people

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a package for the special people. After conducting ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:35am

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Azma accuses PTI members of ‘hatching conspiracies against country’

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Pakistan Army soldiers are laying down their lives to...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:32am

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World Special Olympics: CM greets ‘Special Heroes’ for performance

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to Pakistan’s “Special Heroes” for winning...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:30am

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EPA allots identification numbers to industrial units, brick kilns

LAHORE: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for the first time in Pakistan, has allotted unique...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:29am

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Zakir Naik meets Nawaz

LAHORE: Religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik called on Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Nawaz Sharif at his Jati...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:26am

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IHC orders consolidation of cases on meetings with IK

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, directed that all cases related to meetings with Pakistan...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:25am

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Ready to resign if it helps improve security situation: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that he was ready to step down if it is the solution to...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:25am

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81pc surge in terrorism-related incidents in Q1 2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has witnessed an alarming 81 percent surge in terrorism-related incidents in the first quarter ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:22am

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190m pounds transferred from UK to build varsity condemned

ISLAMABAD: Former senator and president human rights cell of PPP Farhatullah Babar has issued the following ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:18am

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Crackdown continues against profiteering

LAHORE: The district administration on Monday continued with it crackdown against profiteering; it penalised people...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:16am

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Daughter is eligible for govt job after father’s death: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday declared that a daughter is eligible for government job if her...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:14am

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FAO team discusses climate data enhancement at SAU

HYDERABAD: A high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, under the...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:12am

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‘Late document submission doesn't void self-assessment benefit’

LAHORE: A tax appellate forum has declared that failure on the part of an assessee to submit documents within...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:08am

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Karachi stunned as meteor fireball lights up sky

KARACHI: A meteor fireball travelling across the sky stunned the Karachiites during wee hours of Monday, according ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:07am

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LDA seals 87 properties

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has intensified its campaign against illegal commercial buildings,...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:00am

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Compensation to deceased pilot family: LHC seeks replies from PIA, others on contempt plea

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought replies from Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and others on...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:59am

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LHC suspends inquiry against FBR official

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday suspended a departmental inquiry of alleged negligence against Commissioner...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:57am

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Specific budget granted to schools: Murad abolishes additional TO, DEO, director posts

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a review meeting on school education,...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:55am

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Senior officials of FGEHA: Senate body recommends criminal proceedings

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has recommended initiating criminal...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:50am

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Sindh Assembly commences pre-budget debate

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly commenced its pre-budget debate on Monday, which will continue in the House through ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:48am

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South African defence team meets Chief of the Air Staff

RAWALPINDI: A high-level defence delegation from the Republic of South Africa, led by Dr Thobekile Gamede, Acting...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:46am

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Medical, dental students: UHS approves new academic regulations

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Syndicate, in its 85th meeting on Monday, approved new academic...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:16am

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PTI to attend in-camera PCNS moot

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) confirmed on Monday that it will participate in the...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:13am

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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 17, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 18, 2025)...