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New Digital Stamp System Triggers Disruptions

Court proceedings across the Rawalpindi division were severely disrupted after the launch of a new digital stamp paper system failed to function properly during its initial rollout. Authorities recently...

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Train Cancellations Worsen Pakistan Railways Crisis

Pakistan Railways cancelled at least 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi for major cities, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and worsening the country’s ongoing rail transport crisis. The...

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Pakistan Considers 4-Day Workweek Amid Fuel Supply Fears

Islamabad — Pakistan’s government is weighing the option of introducing a four-day workweek with reduced working hours as part of emergency fuel conservation measures amid concerns about global energy...

Punjab implements 38 schemes climate resilient vision

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Punjab Rolls Out 38 Climate Resilience Projects Under Vision 2024

The Punjab government has initiated 38 development schemes under its Climate Resilient Punjab Vision 2024, aiming to address climate-related risks, improve disaster response capacity, and promote sustainable environmental management...

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Ramazan Markets Slash Prices on Essentials to Ease Burden Before Holy Month

As the holy month of Ramazan draws near, government-supported Ramazan markets across Pakistan have announced significant price reductions on essential commodities, aiming to provide relief to low-income families facing...

Peshawar High Court orders no load shedding

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Peshawar High Court Directs Power Authorities to Halt Load-Shedding During Sehri and Iftar

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a directive to provincial authorities and electricity distribution companies to stop load-shedding during sehri and iftar hours throughout the upcoming Ramadan, emphasizing...

NEPRA Retains Net-Metering Policy for Existing Solar Consumers

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NEPRA Retains Net-Metering Policy for Existing Solar Power Consumers

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has decided to retain the net-metering regime for existing solar power consumers, allowing current users to continue receiving net-metering benefits under their...

PMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Storms Across Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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PMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across Balochistan, Punjab and K-P

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting rainfall with thunderstorms and isolated heavy to very heavy rain across multiple districts of Balochistan, southern Punjab, and...

Pakistan Drops to 145th in Global Corruption Perceptions Index

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Pakistan Falls One Spot on Corruption Perceptions Index, Scores 28

Pakistan has slipped one position in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, ranking 145th out of 180 countries, with a score of 28, transparency watchdog Transparency International announced...