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Energy
A joint operation by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Islamabad Police has led to the recovery of around 1,000 litres of diesel allegedly being stolen from the company’s supply network. The suspected theft was detected through PSO’s monitoring system, which flagged unusual activity associated with an un
Finance
Pakistan’s foreign debt climbed to Rs24,109 billion by July 2026, showing a continued increase in the country’s external borrowing, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The latest figure represents an increase of more than Rs850 billion compared with the previous year, when government
Politics
Asif says 18th Amendment established devolution but it's poorly implemented.PPP backs Saraiki province but invokes Sindhudesh over wider restructuring.Minister stresses we are Pakistanis, first and last as he calls for...
Politics
PPP leadership decides to stand firm against any division of Sindh.Bilawal, Zardari discuss Pakistan's political, overall situation.Faryal Talpur's speech also came under discussion.LONDON:...
Politics
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has proposed a major restructuring of Pakistan’s administrative system, suggesting that the country could consider creating 12 to 15 new provinces. Under the proposal, each of Pakistan’s four existing provinces could potentially be divided into three smaller administrat
Politics
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a confidential cell to strengthen the provincial government’s crackdown on corruption and malpractice across Punjab. According to reports, the newly approved cell will prepare reports on complaints and cases related to corru
Education
Five teachers at Government Primary School No. 5 in Hayatabad, Peshawar, have been suspended after students were reportedly found performing cleaning and other manual tasks on school premises. The action came after a surprise inspection by the District Education Officer (Male), Peshawar, on Septembe
Security
Punjab’s Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has arrested two traffic officials, including a sub-inspector, in Hazro over allegations of accepting a bribe, according to officials. The arrests followed a complaint against the officials and were carried out during a raid led by ACE Circle Officer Insp
Politics
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the compulsory retirement of Dr Aneela Salman, a Grade 20 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), after an inquiry found that she remained absent from duty after her approved leave ended. According to an Establishment Division notification, di
General
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Energy
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), one of Pakistan’s largest oil and gas producers, has reported a major rise in profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. The company posted a profit after tax of Rs242.37 billion, up 42.7% from around Rs169.9 billion recorded in the previous y
Technology
Elderly pensioners in Pakistan can now complete their “Proof of Life” verification from home, reducing the need to visit banks every six months. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made the Proof of Life Certificate (PoLC) free for pensioners through its PakID mobile app and
