Rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions push April inflation to 10.9%, while the government intensifies efforts to maintain economic stability.
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UAE expels 3,500 Pakistanis over social media violations during Iran-US conflict
National Assembly informed about deportations, consular support measures, and crackdown on illegal migration networks
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Supreme Court acquits accused in Baldia Town factory fire case
Supreme Court overturns death sentences, granting benefit of doubt in 2012 Karachi tragedy case.
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KMC launches drain cleaning drive in Karachi ahead of monsoon
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation initiates Rs600 million plan to prevent urban flooding ahead of monsoon season
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced the launch of a citywide cleaning and desilting drive of major storm-water drains (nallahs) to strengthen monsoon preparedness and reduce the risk of urban flooding across the metropolis.
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Experts push for higher taxes on beverages to prevent diabetes
TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign says higher taxes on sweetened beverages can reduce diabetes and other non-communicable diseases
A coalition of civil society organisations and public health professionals working under the TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign has urged the government to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) to 40 per cent on all sweetened beverages, including juices and fruit juices without exception, in the upcoming Budget 2026-27.
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Government offsets petrol price relief by raising petroleum levy this week
Increased levy on petrol limits consumer benefit despite Rs4 per litre reduction in ex-depot prices, while kerosene rates rise sharply.
The federal government has effectively denied consumers full relief from lower fuel prices by significantly increasing the petroleum levy on petrol, despite announcing a reduction in the ex-depot price for the coming week.
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University Road to reopen by end of July as Red Line BRT work continues: Sharjeel Memon
Sindh senior minister apologises for public inconvenience and says round-the-clock efforts are underway to complete key infrastructure projects.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that University Road in Karachi will be reopened to traffic by the end of July as work on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues around the clock.
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Pakistan Railways to take legal action against YouTuber over misleading coach video
Railways authorities say the content creator falsely portrayed a condemned coach as an operational passenger carriage, prompting FIA cybercrime complaint
Pakistan Railways has decided to initiate strict legal action against a YouTuber accused of falsely portraying a condemned railway coach as an operational passenger carriage, according to an official spokesperson.
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Saudi Arabia to provide funds to uplift 140-acre maritime land in Karachi
Karachi waterfront plan aims to boost investment, jobs, and regional trade hub ambitions
KARACHI: Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia and local partners to develop a 140-acre maritime land parcel in Karachi, in a major step aimed at boosting investment, employment, and port-led economic growth.
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Government Lowers Petrol Rate, Keeps Diesel Price Unchanged
The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre for the coming week, while keeping the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged.
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