Pakistan

National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.

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Truck accident kills 20 in Afghanistan

Accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan and capital Kabul

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Rescuers free four more trapped in Laos cave

Seven men had been stranded in the cavern

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Govt cuts jet fuel price by Rs49 per litre

Airlines expected to pass on relief to passengers

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President vows to protect youth from tobacco harm

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Kin of Somali hostages seek govt action

Say captives living amid deteriorating conditions

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Husband bound by marriage promises: LHC

Directs husband to honour separate undertaking made at time of marriage

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First group of pilgrims returns home

Return flights for govt-scheme pilgrims begin today

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Medical waste threatens public health

Mixed with garbage, dumped or resold, recycled waste risks spreading deadly diseases

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Rain, hailstorm bring relief from heat

Power supply, traffic disrupted in parts of Lahore

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Sacrificial animal remains boost seasonal income

Locally discarded offal finds its way from streets of Punjab to international markets

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Families flock to Lahore canal despite swimming ban

Residents said the extreme weather conditions had forced them to seek relief wherever possible

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PTI 'seriously considering' exiting system over ‘denial' of political space, warns Asad Qaiser

PTI leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser talking to media. — APP/File Qaiser says police released him only after flight had departed.Says It is better to make selection than holding such polls in GB."Whatever happened was due to security concerns,"...

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New LG structure redraws Rawalpindi Ucs

City reorganised into new municipal, tehsil limits, increasing total UCs to 125

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Village security system revived in Punjab

Monthly contribution of Rs50 to be collected from each household, shop for payment of salaries to watchmen

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68 illegal petrol pumps sealed in Quetta

Public demands action against officials responsible for 2-week delay in acting on complaints

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Three bodies recovered in Gwadar, Kech

Unidentified assailants opened fire, killing the two men before fleeing the scene after dumping their bodies

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PTI parliamentary party rifts emerge ahead of K-P budget

CM decides to call meeting after receiving reports about lawmakers reaching out to one another, sources say

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Enforcement of criminal justice verdict ordered

PHC sees no progress even after four months

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China broadens digital yuan footprint

Pilot salary payments, healthcare disbursements using e-CNY; incentivises banks to boost usage

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US, Mexico conclude trade talks

Trade agency said that the two sides will continue to advance their discussions on June 16-17 in Washington, DC

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Canada enters surprise technical recession

GDP declines 0.1% as trade uncertainty, tariffs and falling investment pressure economy

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Freelancer tax system being misused

P@SHA calls for clear distinction between freelancers, remote workers

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23 new auto models, 87% electrified

Chinese brands lead as nine full EVs, 11 plug-in hybrids prepare for launch

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Imported fuels spark energy security fears

Current policy focuses on structural reforms, greater utilisation of local resources, less reliance on external chains