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Balochistan capital rocked with another blast

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Another explosion was reported in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, just hours after four people were killed in a blast near a police van on Monday. The explosion happened near Sariab Road, according to police, and the cause of the explosion is being investigated.

No balloting for Hajj this year, announces Ishaq Dar

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As there were far fewer applications than seats available, the federal government on Thursday declared that there would be no voting for the Hajj this year. Ishaq Dar, the minister of finance, and Mufti Abdul Shakoor, the minister of religious affairs, announced that all Haj applications submitted through the government programme would be accepted without […]

Pakistan likely to raise policy rate to 21pc to rein in record inflation

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In today’s policy review meeting, the State Bank of Pakistan is expected to raise interest rates to 21% in order to reduce inflation in the crisis-hit country. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet today to discuss economic concerns and decide on the key policy rate. Officials are expected to raise the policy […]

IHC seeks answer from interior ministry regarding Imran Khan’s security

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought comments from interior ministry in a case regarding provision of security to former prime minister Imran Khan. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf through its lawyer Faisal Chaudhry Advocate. At the outset of hearing, the lawyer said that security from […]

NADRA confirms data theft of Pakistan Army chief’s family

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In a statement, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed that the family’s personal information had been stolen. Tariq Malik, the head of the authority, was reportedly on vacation at the time, according to a story in a local newspaper. Yet, it is still unknown why the organization’s lower-level employees were suspended and are […]

Dar refutes Reuters report on China’s $2 billion loan to Pakistan

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Minister for Finance and Revenue Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday strongly refuted a recent Reuters report that China did not disburse $2 billion to Pakistan on March 23, calling the report baseless and speculative. Responding to Senator Mian Raza Rabbani’s concerns over this report, the minister said that China had always offered Pakistan unwavering […]

10 die in stampede during ration distribution in Site area

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At least 10 ten persons, mostly women and children, died and many sustained injuries in a stampede during the distribution of Zakat money and ration near Nurus Chowrangi in the Site area on Friday. According to police and rescue sources, a large number of people had gathered for ration distribution. Many people become unconscious and […]

LHC abolishes Section 124-A of sedition law

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In recognition of the constitutional right to critique public institutions, the Lahore High Court declared Section 124-A of the Criminal Law to be in conflict with the Constitution. The Lahore High Court ruled that Section 124-A of the sedition law violates the Constitution. The verdict reserved two weeks prior on identical petitions challenging the sedition […]

Bike engine oil prices hiked

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On Tuesday, the cost of motorbike engine oil increased by Rs100 to Rs150 at various banded companies, making it more difficult for the poor to maintain their bikes. According to details, the price of loose engine oil has increased from Rs270 to Rs350 per litre. Shell 7-points oil will now cost Rs625 up from Rs550. […]