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"Dawn of a new era," says von der Leyen as EU moves toward full energy ind
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The European Union announced it is entering a "new era" by phasing out all Russian gas and oil imports, with gas imports to stop by autumn 2027, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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IMF exposes Pakistan's deep governance failures
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a damning indictment of Pakistan's governance system, highlighting how elite manipulation, weak institutions, and political patronage continue to undermine the country's economic stability. The IMF's Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Ass
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Pakistan: Communities protest 'Mafia-Led' destruction of Indus riverine gr
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The alleged extensive clearing of vegetation in the riverine areas of the River Indus by brick kiln operators has sparked significant alarm among local communities, as it harms wildlife habitats and traditional grazing lands, as reported by Dawn.
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Pakistan: Security forces kill 3 TTP militants after attacker blows himsel
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a statement issued by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan South spokesperson, the action of the security forces in Pakistan comes after one of the "suicide attackers" blew himself up at the main gate of the FC headquarters in Balochistan's Nokkundi, Dawn reported.
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Fire engulfs tyre shop in Medchal-Malkajgiri; blaze brought under control,
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to surrounding establishments. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
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"His health is fine": Pak Govt, PTI dismiss rumours about Imran Khan's con
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PTI Senator Ali Zafar, during an appearance on a DawnNewsTV programme, dismissed rumours about Imran Khan. "Thank God, the news is baseless, but it is even more important after this report that the government immediately allow us the opportunity of a meeting so we can go and see for ourse
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Pakistan ATC declares Omar Ayub a "proclaimed offender" over protest no-sh
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court declared Omar Ayub Khan a proclaimed offender for repeatedly missing hearings in a protest case, Dawn reported. In a separate case, Aleema Khan faced brief detention during proceedings over arson-related charges before being allowed to submit bail bonds, with the hear
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Pak: Judge says murder of woman in live-in was due to 'vice' of 'living re
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani Judge, a part of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), Ali Baqar Najafi, opined that the Noor Mukadam murder case is the direct result of a "vice" spreading in society known as "living relationship," Dawn reported.
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IMF rebukes Pakistan for fiscal mismanagement and lack of transparency
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern critique of Pakistan's fiscal governance, highlighting chronic weaknesses in financial management, accountability, and transparency. Despite operating under its 24th IMF programme alongside the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Fund expre
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Pakistan: Sindh sugarcane farmers crushed by government inaction
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As Sindh moves to procure wheat for the 2025-26 season, the provincial government's indecision over setting sugarcane prices has triggered frustration among farmers, who blame policy paralysis on the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) loan conditions. The IMF has urged Pakistan to elimin
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Pak: Karachi residents protest at Sakhi Hasan hydrant over acute water cri
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
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Pakistan: FC headquarters in Peshawar comes under attack amid surge in mil
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A suicide blast and gunfire targeted the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday, Dawn reported. Police confirmed the attack and said the area was being secured. The incident comes amid rising militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
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