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Islamabad to add new underpass at Margalla Road and Eighth Avenue to ease traffic waits.
City officials plan a new underpass at the Margalla‑Road and Eighth‑Avenue junction to reduce waiting times for vehicles and pedestrians.
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Hyderabad Police Issue 45 E‑Challans for Traffic Violations on Auto Bhan Road in the City.
Hyderabad Police issued 45 e‑challans targeting violations such as no‑parking, driving against direction and signal jumping on Auto Bhan Road, after implementing the e‑challan system in the city.
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State Bank warns that Middle East conflict could push global energy prices higher, affecting Pakistan’s economic outlook.
The State Bank of Pakistan’s biannual Monetary Policy Report released on Monday highlights how recent Middle East tensions may increase global energy and commodity prices, posing risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.
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Farmers demand Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz resign, threaten nationwide 'Million March' if not met.
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
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Remittances from overseas Pakistanis rise 13 percent to $3.6 bn in July, boosting foreign‑exchange reserves.
July remittances reached $3.6 bn, a 13 % increase over the same month a year earlier, and 4.5 % higher than June.
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Deadlock over Pakistani judges’ appointment likely to be resolved after positive talks between the Presidency and government.
The Islamabad High Court says a resolution to the debate over judicial appointments in Pakistan is expected soon after recent talks between the Presidency and the federal government.
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Senate panel orders action on 35 qualified medical colleges' fees, vacant seats and monitoring.
A Senate committee has ordered immediate action to address vacant seats and fee disparities in Pakistan’s medical colleges. It has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to investigate and report on the issue within one month.
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President and Prime Minister pledge Pakistan will strengthen equality and legal safeguards for minority communities.
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
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Cabinet approves National Housing Policy 2026, mandates vertical construction and energy‑efficient codes, and endorses Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026.
Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and an action plan. The policy requires all housing projects to follow zoning laws, use vertical construction and include energy‑efficient codes. Members were informed of a working group that drafted the policy after consulting ministries, provincial governments, and international experts. The cabinet also reviewed progress on the Apna Ghar home‑ownership scheme, noting Rs220 billion in approved bank loans and more than Rs32 bi
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World Bank warns that redirecting flood‑recovery housing funds to infrastructure could deepen poverty in Balochistan.
The World Bank criticised Pakistan’s decision to reallocate money from a flood‑recovery housing program to other infrastructure projects, saying it would worsen poverty for the region’s ultra‑poor residents.
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DawnMedia to host ‘Act for Nutrition’ conference in Islamabad to address child malnutrition crisis.
DawnMedia will hold a two‑day conference on September 2‑3 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad to tackle malnutrition among children under five.
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Supreme Court rules penalties under 2001 Income Tax Ordinance unlawful for pre‑2002 assessments in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared that penalties under Sections 182, 184 and 186 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 could not apply to assessments completed before June 30, 2002, settling a conflict between earlier bench rulings.
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Prime Minister directs Federal Board of Revenue to strengthen enforcement against smuggling, tax evasion, and illegal businesses across the country.
Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.
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National Assembly achieves 30% budget savings and cuts 20% of posts amid rightsizing reforms.
The National Assembly Secretariat records significant savings and job cuts after two years of reforms, returning almost nine billion rupees to the treasury and eliminating 302 positions.
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Judicial Commission of Pakistan revises judge nomination rules to restrict relatives, limit nominee lists, expand evaluation options.
The commission now bans members from nominating relatives or associates, limits nominations to vacancy numbers, and adds a "below average" rating option.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister Demands Transparency Over Imran Khan's Health and Calls for a Sit‑in Outside Supreme Court.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan demanded that facts about Imran Khan's health be released, criticised restrictions on meetings, and called for a sit‑in outside the Supreme Court following a call by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
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Leopards face growing threats across K-P as local residents kill and skin valuable animals.
In Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, common leopards are increasingly targeted by local hunters. A rare leopard was killed on July 20 in Bajaur district, adding to a series of incidents where residents have shot, skinned, and discarded these animals while enforcement remains weak.
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Audit of Partition’s Legacy: 79 Years After, Muslim Representation Remains Disproportionate in Uttar Pradesh.
A review of the 2026 census and election outcomes shows that the share of Muslims in western Uttar Pradesh has not translated into proportional political voice, raising questions about the lasting effects of partition decisions made 79 years ago.
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