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Pakistan - 2026-04-03

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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol levy by Rs80, says price will drop to Rs378 per litre

New price come into effect from midnight

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 12:28am

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6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of Punjab, KP, and AJK

Tremors also felt in Chitral, Peshawar, Swat, and Shangla

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:58pm

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia stress de-escalation, discuss Pak-China peace initiative

Both leaders discuss latest developments in the Gulf and wider Middle East

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:16pm

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NDMA warns of flash floods threats in KP until Sunday

Says flash flooding expected in parts of KP due to moderate to heavy rainfall

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 06:56pm

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Punjab makes public transport free; Sindh announces Rs2,000 subsidy for bikers

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says all public transport services in Islamabad will be made free of cost for 30 days

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 08:35pm

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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to regional peace, dialogue

Asim says de-escalation, complete cessation of hostilities must be our top priority

Published 03 Apr, 2026 02:29pm

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At least five martyred, 18 injured in Bannu suicide attack: security sources

Say due to effective security measures, bomber couldn't reach his target

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 08:36pm

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Nawabzada Jamil Akbar Bugti passes away in Karachi

QUETTA: Nawabzada Jamil Akbar Bugti, son of former Governor Balochistan Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, passed away in...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:14am

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Punjab CM vows to ensure life-saving treatments to all

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the government remains committed to expanding...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:10am

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CM launches ‘WASA Punjab Sewerage Fleet Phase-I Lahore’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the WASA Punjab Sewerage Fleet Phase-I in Lahore,...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:09am

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Punjab to launch first satellite surveillance system

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique announced that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:08am

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Shifa Int’l Hospital commences its operations in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: In order to provide quality health facilities to the citizens, a new hospital commences its operations...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:06am

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Nasir Shah visits various areas

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, conducted an emergency visit to various parts...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:05am

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Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has confirmed the commencement of talks between Islamabad and Kabul,...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:04am

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By-election on Senate’s seat vacated by Murad Saeed on 23rd

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to hold by-election on the Senate’s general seat...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:03am

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Trade, investment, education and capacity building: NA Speaker Canadian HC agree to boost collaboration

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tarik Ali...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:48am

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NAB hands over assets worth Rs2.265bn to Sindh Govt

KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday formally handed over recovered assets worth Rs 2.265...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:47am

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Pakistan, others reject controversial black Israeli Law

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have rejected the controversial black Israeli Law, allowing...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:42am

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Pensioners left waiting as EOBI faces governance issues

LAHORE: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a key pillar of social security in Pakistan, is...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:36am

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Punjab govt determines to journalists’ welfare: Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, reiterated the Punjab government’s unwavering...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:30am

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Punjab launches ‘Endorsement Label’ to promote energy conservation

LAHORE: In line with the policy of Punjab government to transition towards green energy, the provincial energy...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:27am

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Widespread urban flooding in Karachi: Intense rainfall causes near-total business shutdown

KARACHI: Strong winds and brief but intense rainfall brought Karachi to its knees on Thursday afternoon, triggering...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:20am

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Denial of medical treatment to IK: KP CM announces plans for rally in Rawalpindi on 9th

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday announced plans for a large-scale public...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:17am

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Pakistan-China’s five-point initiative: Dar steps up peace efforts

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held extensive high-level talks...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:15am

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SC restrains ATC from framing charges against Mattiullah Jan

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court restrained an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) from framing charges against senior journalist...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:00am

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Five killed in Karachi rain-related incidents

KARACHI: At least five people were killed and three others injured in separate rain-related incidents as torrential...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:58am

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Section 12(2) of CPC: FCC says unsuccessful litigants cannot file plea

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has declared that when a party contests a suit but is unsuccessful...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:57am

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Islamabad Airport launches 5G

KARACHI: Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan to offer 5G services. According to...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:51am

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PM describes Pakistan as ‘friend to all parties’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan is actively seeking to ease tensions in the...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:41am

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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 02, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (April 03 2026)...