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Transparency, National Interest Ensured in PIA Privatisation: Says Advisor

Transparency, National Interest Ensured in PIA Privatisation: Says Advisor

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed the privatisation of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and attracting new investment, Advisor to the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday. At a press briefing, Privatisation Commission Advisor Muhammad Ali said the process prioritised transparency, national interest, and the airline’s long-term […]

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Constitutional Court Stays Local Govt Elections in Quetta Scheduled for Sunday

Constitutional Court Stays Local Govt Elections in Quetta Scheduled for Sunday

QUETTA: The Federal Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended the local government elections scheduled to be held in Quetta on December 28. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan heard a writ petition filed by Abdul Qadir Baloch challenging the upcoming local government elections in Quetta. Senior lawyer Kamran Murtaza appeared before the bench

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Two Khawarij Killed in Search Operation in Dera Ismail Khan

Two Khawarij Killed in Search Operation in Dera Ismail Khan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two militants, including a high-value target, affiliated with India-backed proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij were killed by security forces during a search operation in Kulachi Tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan on Wednesday. According to officials, security forces carried out a targeted operation in Gara Jahan Khani village of Kulachi after receiving information about

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UN Warns of Economic Collapse in Afghanistan Under Taliban Regime

UN Warns of Economic Collapse in Afghanistan Under Taliban Regime

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s economy has collapsed under Taliban rule, leaving the country isolated both economically and diplomatically. A UN report on counter-financing terrorism said Afghanistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 6.5 percent in early 2025. The report highlighted that unemployment has surged to 75 percent, while over 30 million

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19 Workers Recovered Safely After Three Months in Khuzdar

19 Workers Recovered Safely After Three Months in Khuzdar

KHUZDAR: Nineteen construction workers, associated with a construction project, who were abducted at gunpoint from the Nal area of Khuzdar district of Balochistan, have been recovered after three months, officials said. All the workers were taken away at gunpoint by believed to be the miscreants of Fitna al Hindustan from the Nal while working at

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Pakistan Economy Moves Toward Export-Led Growth After Stabilisation: FinMin

Pakistan Economy Moves Toward Export-Led Growth After Stabilisation: FinMin

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has achieved macroeconomic stability and is now shifting toward sustainable, export-led growth. In an interview with USA Today, Aurangzeb said policy continuity has restored the confidence of both local and international investors. As a result, Pakistan has recorded a primary budget surplus and a current account surplus

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The Rekodik Mining Company (RDMC) has bolstered its social footprint in Balochistan by inaugurating two key community projects—the Mushki Chah

RDMC inaugurates health clinic and school in Chagai under community program

CHAGI: The Rekodik Mining Company (RDMC) has bolstered its social footprint in Balochistan by inaugurating two key community projects—the Mushki Chah Community Health Clinic and the Nok Chah Primary School—under its Community Investment Program. The projects were officially launched by RDMC General Manager Ryan Mitchell, who emphasized the company’s community-driven development model. He stated that initiatives

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Balochistan, Islamabad business chambers forge pact to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to boost economic ties, the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBIT) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have agreed to launch joint initiatives aimed at unlocking the investment potential of the province. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Islamabad between BBIT Chief Executive Officer Qaim

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Balochistan Governor Jafar Khan Mandokhel has emphasized the urgent need for a permanent government building for the National Highways and Motorways Police in the province,

Governor Mandokhel pledges to resolve Motorway Police infrastructure issues

QUETTA:  Balochistan Governor Jafar Khan Mandokhel has emphasized the urgent need for a permanent government building for the National Highways and Motorways Police in the province, calling its current operation from a rented facility a major obstacle to road safety. During a meeting with Motorway DIG Dr. Quraish Khan at the Governor House on Monday,

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Chaman 11 petrol pumps sealed for selling illegal Iranian fuel

Chaman: In a major crackdown, the district administration on Thursday sealed multiple fuel stations across the city following a surprise inspection led by Assistant Commissioner (City) Azizullah Kakar. The operation was launched to investigate credible reports of the illegal sale of Iranian petrol, which is banned under Pakistani law. Acting on a specific tip-off, AC Kakar

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