KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that anyone caught burning garbage on the streets of Karachi will face jail, with FIRs to be registered and arrests made. According to media reports, the decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah. Officials agreed to lodge FIRs against anyone found […]
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DHAKA: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a major leadership change after its standing committee unanimously appointed Tarique Rahman as the party’s new chairman. The decision was approved during a meeting of the BNP Standing Committee held on Friday night at the party’s Gulshan office. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirmed the
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed 11 militants in major counterterrorism operations in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military said on Saturday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the militants belonged to Fitna al Khawarij. The operations were conducted on the basis of verified intelligence in North Waziristan and Kurram
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant boost to international academic cooperation, China has announced a generous, fully-funded scholarship program exclusively for Pakistani students pursuing Masters and PhD degrees. This initiative provides a golden opportunity for scholars to study in Chinese universities with all major expenses covered. The comprehensive scholarship package includes a complete waiver of tuition fees,
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QUETTA: In a significant session chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the Balochistan provincial cabinet approved a series of public-friendly decisions on Wednesday, including a major electric bike scheme and a health insurance program for government employees. The flagship decision is the introduction of an electric bike scheme designed for broad accessibility. Under the
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LONDON: Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, stated on Wednesday that Pakistan is on track to conclude its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and will not require a new agreement after June next year. Addressing a ceremony in the British capital, Khan asserted that the country had been set
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QUETTA: The Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) solemnly commemorated the martyrs of the devastating January 10, 2013, attack and other innocent victims of targeted violence in Quetta on Wednesday, marking the 13th anniversary of the tragedy. In a poignant statement, the party reflected that even after 13 years, the memories of the tragic events remain
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KARACHI: In a politically significant development, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi are scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Monday at the Chief Minister House in Karachi. Sources within the Sindh Chief Minister House confirmed the high-level engagement, indicating that the agenda is expected to cover
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QUETTA: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to all industries across its network this Sunday, citing a severe system pressure drop due to intensifying cold weather. In an official statement, the utility’s spokesperson said the suspension will be in effect from 8:00 AM on Sunday, January 11, until
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QUETTA : In a significant move to enhance educational infrastructure, the Balochistan government, in collaboration with the federal government, has initiated a major project to establish eight new Danish schools across the province. The schools are slated to become operational by March 2027, according to a senior provincial education official. Balochistan Education Secretary, Asfandyar Kakar,
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