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Pakistan: Passengers stranded in Karachi as railways cancel trains due to
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.
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Pakistan: US Embassy issues security alert ahead of planned large-scale re
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The US Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert ahead of the planned large-scale religious processions across the country, noting that the movement of all US personnel will be restricted beginning Tuesday, 12 PM (local time).
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US Consulate in Peshawar suspends operations amid security concerns
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The move comes amid ongoing disruptions and traffic diversions around the US Consulate General offices in Karachi and Lahore in view of the prevailing security situation due to countrywide protests over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli attacks against
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Pak: Funding bias leaves district MTIs crippled; patient influx overwhelms
Updated : 1 week ago IST
A funding disparity favouring Peshawar hospitals has left district MTIs without essential medicines and equipment. This financial crisis is forcing rural patients to seek care in the provincial capital, where hospitals are now operating at 150% capacity, severely overwhelming the region's ce
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Pakistan: Terrorist attack takes place in Bannu, says officials; 3 militan
Updated : 1 week ago IST
According to the Dawn, the militants launched a late-night assault on the Khonia Khel Police Post in the district's Wazir sub-division with heavy weapons, intending to seize control of the facility.
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Pakistani universities in crisis as hiring delays trigger strike at Univer
Updated : 1 week ago IST
According to Dawn, the strike call came from the Peshawar University Teachers Association, whose members have halted lectures, examinations, admissions duties and participation in official meetings. Puta president Dr Zakirullah said the protest would remain in force until authorities finally
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Payment delays hit patient care at 13 outsourced govt hospitals in Pakista
Updated : 1 week ago IST
13 hospitals have been awaiting payments for the July-September quarter, leading to financial difficulties for staff. Officials also noted that another instalment for the October-December period is overdue, though organisations are still awaiting the disbursement of funds that have already b
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Pakistan: Peshawar High Court upholds ban on Pashtun Tahafuz Movement and
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Peshawar High Court upheld the ban on Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and its leaders, including Manzoor Pashteen, rejecting petitions challenging the 2024 proscription under Anti-Terrorism Act. Detailed judgement to follow.
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Pakistan: Peshawar HC seeks clarification on military operation in Tirah V
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Peshawar High Court sought clarification from the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments regarding a military operation in Tirah Valley, reported Dawn.
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Pakistan flour curbs squeeze KP bakers as Peshawar threatens protest
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Bakers in Peshawar plan to protest Punjab's curbs on flour movement, saying prices have surged while bread rates remain fixed. The Nanbai Association called the restriction illegal, cited inflation and power outages, and demanded the ban be lifted, new prices issued, and raids stopped.
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Pakistan's health administration plunged into fresh corruption crisis
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The investigation, conducted by MPAs Rehana Ismail and Ijaz Muhammad, uncovers an alarming breakdown of administrative discipline and financial transparency within the facility, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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Peshawar University staff demand federal control amid salary, pension cris
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The demand was made during a protest held over the non-payment of December salaries and pensions to university employees.
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