ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) achieved another major success in the fake pension scam in Hyderabad, with eight accused reaching a plea bargain exceeding Rs. 900 million. The accused also surrendered agricultural land worth billions. Last month, the widow of a deceased officer had also settled a plea bargain worth Rs. 2.5 billion. According […]
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LAHORE: A second incident has come to light in Lahore’s government hospitals where doctors’ and lab work was reportedly being carried out by security guards. Following Lady Willingdon Hospital, a controversial video has now emerged from Ganga Ram Hospital, showing a security guard collecting blood samples in the hospital’s blood bank. The video shows a
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed imposing an 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum products and solar systems, raising concerns about a potential increase in prices for both. It has also suggested setting the tax collection target for the federal budget of fiscal year 2026–27 at over Rs. 15,600 billion, with an
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MARDAN: A powerful explosion occurred during mining operations in the mountains of Palodheri in Mardan, resulting in the deaths of seven men and leaving three others injured. So far, nine individuals have been rescued. According to details, rescue operations are still ongoing. A total of seven ambulances, disaster response vehicles, and an excavator have reached
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, stated that the coastal city of Gwadar is transforming into a strategic gateway. He said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been playing a significant role in the country’s economic development over the past decade. The minister further added that at the time of CPEC’s launch, the
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Karachi: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday across the province on April 4 to mark the 47th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. According to a notification issued by the Sindh Department of Services and General Administration, all government offices and local councils will remain closed on April 4. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Peoples
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Lahore: The Session Court of Lahore announced the verdict of Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi after 8 long years. Singer Ali Zafar had filed a case of defamation on Meesha Shafi who had accused him of sexually harassing her. The case ran for around eight years in which statements of 20 witnesses were recorded. As
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Karachi: Gold prices surged across Pakistan, with an increase of more than Rs. 2,000 per tola recorded. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola rose by Rs. 2,800 to reach Rs. 478,762. The association further reported that the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China Decide to Further Strengthen Strategic Cooperation on Iran Issue The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and China have decided to further promote strategic cooperation regarding the Iran issue. The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China and Pakistan are strategic partners under all circumstances, and both countries hold
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LAHORE: Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches for breaching the code of conduct during the ongoing Pakistan Super League, officials said on Tuesday. Match referee Roshan Mahanama imposed the ban after a disciplinary hearing in Lahore. He reviewed evidence and heard the player’s explanation before delivering the verdict. Officials said the
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