Pakistan Revenue
NAB freezes thousands of acres linked to Bahria Town Karachi and seals ‘Ali Villa’ in ongoing land inquiries Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog has taken possession of large tracts of land linked to Bahria Town projects in Sindh and sealed a luxury property allegedly associated with property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain, according to an official statement issued […]
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Nationwide directive aims to strengthen infection control in hospitals, says health ministry Pakistan has made HIV testing mandatory for patients undergoing surgeries across all public and private healthcare facilities, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday.
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IG Sindh warns against glamorizing drug traffickers as police report major gains in anti-narcotics and katcha operations The Inspector General of Police Sindh on Tuesday criticized the social media portrayal of a high-profile female drug suspect known as “Pinky,” warning against glamorizing criminals and drug traffickers in ways that could influence young people.
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Markets, malls and restaurants allowed extended operations ahead of Eid-ul-Adha Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the removal of restrictions on business operating hours across Pakistan until May 31 to facilitate Eid-ul-Adha shopping activity.
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Suspects accused of impersonating officials, hacking phones and running fake tax scams National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a 15-member gang accused of defrauding citizens through WhatsApp by impersonating government officials and hacking mobile phones and messaging accounts, officials said on Monday.
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Government says timely interventions avoided major electricity price hike amid Iran-US conflict Power Division said on Monday that electricity consumers in Pakistan would receive tariff relief for June 2026 despite mounting energy sector pressures caused by the Iran-US conflict and soaring global fuel prices.
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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms Zil Hajj moon sighting in Karachi Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Sunday announced that Eid al-Adha 2026 will be celebrated in Pakistan on May 27 after the moon of Zil Hajj 1447 AH was sighted.
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CPI inflation projected at up to 11.5% amid rising food prices Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is expected to rise to a 23-month high in May 2026, driven mainly by higher food prices, according to a report released by Topline Securities.
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Markets, restaurants and malls allowed to stay open longer until June 1 Government of Punjab has relaxed operating hour restrictions for shops and businesses ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha shopping season, according to an official notification issued on Friday.
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Weekly fuel price review lowers petrol to Rs409.78, diesel to Rs409.58 per litre Ministry of Energy on Friday reduced petroleum prices by Rs5 per litre each in the latest weekly review, providing relief to consumers after sharp increases in the previous adjustment.
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