GULISTAN: A powerful explosion ripped through an illicit crystal methamphetamine factory in the Nook area of Gulistan on Thursday, killing one person and leaving six others seriously injured, according to local sources. The factory was owned by Haji Qasim Ghairi and Nasir Khan. The blast was so intense that its sound was heard across […]
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QUETTA: Balochistan has utilized only 44 percent of its total development funds for the current fiscal year, despite the provincial government releasing over half of the allocated budget, according to official documents. Citing sources, Geo News reported that the Balochistan government released 66 percent of the development funds for the fiscal year 2025-26. However,
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QUETTA: Pakistan Railways has announced the suspension of all train services across Balochistan for Thursday, March 27, citing technical faults and necessary track repairs. According to railway officials, the decision will halt operations on the province’s rail network for the entire day. The suspension will significantly impact major routes, including the cancellation of the Jaffar
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ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Senator Rana Sanaullah has stated that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts are receiving global recognition, with both Iran and the United States expressing confidence in the country’s role. Speaking on Samaa News’ program “Red Line,” Rana Sanaullah said the world is praising Pakistan’s constructive engagement. “Iran has confidence in
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NAWABSHAH: A violent domestic dispute in the Liaquat Market area turned tragic when a son allegedly threw acid on his father and brothers, leaving them with severe burn injuries. According to police and rescue officials, the accused poured a bottle full of acid on his family members following an argument. The father and his
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TEHRAN: Iran has reaffirmed its trust in neighboring Pakistan while firmly ruling out direct negotiations with the United States, citing what it described as a history of betrayal in American diplomacy, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. In a series of remarks, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqai outlined Tehran’s stance
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Lahore: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that schools across the province will reopen from April 1. He clarified that no decision had been made earlier regarding extending school holidays. In a statement issued from the provincial capital, the minister also urged the public to remain cautious of fake news and rumors circulating
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WASHINGTON/ KABUL: An American think tank has stated that the Afghan Taliban regime’s support for terrorism and its extremist policies pose a serious challenge to the world. According to the think tank, the Taliban’s oppressive laws are a grave threat to the basic rights and future of Afghan citizens, and endanger the legal status of
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LAHORE: The government has increased the housing loan limit for low-cost houses from Rs 3.5 million to Rs 10 million (1 crore). Under the new affordable housing scheme, the markup rate has been fixed at just 5% for all categories. This reduced rate will also apply to those who had previously borrowed at 8%. The
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LAHORE: The Punjab Police had demanded Rs 3.3 billion for the security of PSL 11 and other events in 2026. However, the government has released only Rs 1.2 billion and instructed the police to manage within this amount. According to police officials, a total of over Rs 3.3 billion was requested for security arrangements during
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