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Corruption perception drops in Pakistan, Transparency International Survey finds

Corruption perception drops in Pakistan, Transparency International Survey finds

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ISLAMABAD: The Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released the National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025, indicating an important improvement in public perception regarding corruption and governance in the country. In this regard, as per the survey, 66 percent of Pakistanis reported that they did not have to pay any bribe for government-related work during the […]

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Section 144 imposed in Quetta for two weeks

Section 144 imposed in Quetta for two weeks

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QUETTA:  The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144 in Quetta and issued a formal notification enforcing strict public-order restrictions. The notification bans the display and use of weapons across the district. It also prohibits pillion riding on motorcycles, except for women and children. Authorities have barred the use of tinted glasses on vehicles and

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US Arms Left in Afghanistan Now Fuel Taliban Arsenal: Report

US Arms Left in Afghanistan Now Fuel Taliban Arsenal: Report

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ISLAMABAD: The United States spent $14.4 billion over 20 years on rebuilding Afghanistan during the war, but billions in military equipment were left behind after the US and NATO withdrawal in 2021, a new report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed. The report said more than $7 billion worth of weapons

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Another Blow for Adil Raja: UK Court Orders Apology to Brigadier (retd) Naseer

Another Blow for Adil Raja: UK Court Orders Apology to Brigadier (retd) Naseer

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LONDON: A UK court has ordered former military officer and YouTuber Adil Raja to publicly apologise to retired Pakistani Brigadier Rashid Naseer. The court ruled that Raja must keep the apology on his X, Facebook, YouTube, and website pages for 28 days. He must also pay £310,000 in damages and legal costs by December 22.

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Earthquake Hits Northern Japan

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

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TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck offshore northern Japan on Monday night, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The epicenter was located off Aomori Prefecture at a depth of 50 kilometers. The quake registered an upper 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, which has a maximum of 7. The JMA

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Pakistani Doctors in US Pledge Investment in Health Sector

Pakistani Doctors in US Pledge Investment in Health Sector

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ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistani doctors based in the United States met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday and expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s health sector. The doctors praised the prime minister for recent improvements in healthcare delivery and medical infrastructure across the country. They acknowledged visible progress in hospitals and public health

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Balochistan CM Seeks Postponement of Quetta LG Elections Again

Balochistan CM Seeks Postponement of Quetta LG Elections Again

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QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti filed an appeal with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday, seeking a delay in the upcoming local government elections in Quetta, sources said. The appeal cited a critical law-and-order situation in the city and widespread internet outages, which pose operational challenges for the polls. It also noted

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Tri-Services Coordination Vital to Counter New-Age Warfare: CDF Asim Munir

Tri-Services Coordination Vital to Counter New-Age Warfare: CDF Asim Munir

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has received a tri-services Guard of Honour at General Headquarters on Monday, the military’s media wing said. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Air Staff Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar

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Driver, Three Women Injured as Peshawar BRT Bus Crashes Into Barrier

Driver, Three Women Injured as Peshawar BRT Bus Crashes Into Barrier

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PESHAWAR: A Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus was involved in a serious accident on Monday, leaving the driver and three women injured. According to initial reports, the driver suffered a health issue, after which the bus lost control and struck the BRT lane barrier. The incident occurred near Islamia College Peshawar. Rescue officials said

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Transporters End Protest After Successful Talks with Punjab Govt

Transporters End Protest After Successful Talks with Punjab Govt

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LAHORE: The protesting transporters have ended a wheel-jam strike against heavy fines across Punjab after successful talks with Punjab government. Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan said that the Punjab government and transporters reached a breakthrough after two days of negotiations to end the ongoing strike, Punjab Transport Minister said. According to the minister, no

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