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Four peace committee members shot dead in Bannu

BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee were killed on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said. According to officials, the victims were returning from a jirga in the Gulbadeen Lundai area when they were ambushed. Their bodies were shifted to […]

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Pakistan, UAE agree on pre-immigration clearance for travellers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to sign a pre-immigration clearance agreement that will allow UAE-bound passengers to complete immigration formalities in Pakistan and exit airports in the Gulf country directly, similar to domestic travellers. The development came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and […]

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Govt withdraws ordinance following PPP walkout in NA

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, following a walkout by the Pakistan Peoples Party from the National Assembly, which raised serious objections over the ordinance’s legality and procedure. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the president has been advised, […]

new currency notes
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State Bank awaits cabinet nod for launch of new currency notes

KARACHI: The introduction of new currency notes in Pakistan has entered its final phase, with the State Bank of Pakistan ready to proceed, subject to approval from the federal government. Sources said the Security Printing Corporation has completed all technical preparations and developed the new currency notes featuring modern and […]

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Pakistan targets 60% renewable energy share by 2030

ABU DHABI: Pakistan has set an ambitious target of achieving 60 percent renewable energy in its overall power mix by 2030 as it accelerates its transition towards clean and sustainable energy sources. The goal was outlined by Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam while addressing the 16th […]