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12 killed as heavy rains and strong winds wreak havoc in Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi was thrown into chaos on Wednesday as a severe spell of rain accompanied by blistering winds lashed the metropolis, claiming at least 12 lives and leaving a trail of destruction across the city. The downpour, which began in the afternoon, brought with it wind speeds nearing 100 kilometers per hour, uprooting trees, collapsing […]

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DG ISPR: We are responsible state; strike claims are ridiculous

DG ISPR: We are responsible state; strike claims are ridiculous

Islamabad: While speaking to senior journalist Hamid Mir on a private TV channel’s programme Capital Talk, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Chaudhry Ahmed Sharif stated that Pakistan is a responsible state where attacks take place on mosques and madrassas. He described the claims being made regarding the Kabul strikes as ridiculous and laughable.

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Balochistan declares public holiday on March 19

Balochistan declares public holiday on March 19

QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan has announced a province-wide public holiday on Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to the official notification, all government and private institutions across the province will remain closed on that day. Meanwhile, the Government of Pakistan has declared official public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and

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Pakistan Foils Major Infiltration Attempt Along Afghan Border in North Waziristan

Pakistan Foils Major Infiltration Attempt Along Afghan Border in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Pakistani security forces have foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border during an ongoing operation against militant groups, security sources said on Wednesday. The operation, codenamed “Ghazab-ul-Haq,” targeted militants in the border area of Mawaz Khel in North Waziristan. Sources said fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

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Rain and Snow Bring Winter Back to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rain and Snow Bring Winter Back to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: Intermittent rain and snowfall in upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past week have brought back cold weather across the province, officials said. Rain continued in Peshawar and surrounding areas since early morning on Wednesday, lowering temperatures. Snowfall persisted on higher mountains in Upper and Lower Chitral. Several areas in Upper Chitral remained

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Pakistan Announces 4-Day Holiday for Banking Sector on Eid

Pakistan Announces 4-Day Holiday for Banking Sector on Eid

KARACHI: The central bank has announced a four-day public holiday for the banking and financial sector on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day. According to an official statement, all public and private financial institutions—including the State Bank, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and commercial banks—will remain closed during this

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