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PAC probes haj fund embezzlement

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Junaid Akbar Khan, convened on Tuesday to examine audit objections concerning the Ministry of Religious Affairs for fiscal years 2022-2... Read More


Natural disasters cost Pakistan up to 2 percent of GDP annually, UN says

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Natural disasters cost Pakistan an estimated 1-2 percent of its gross domestic product each year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said this week,... Read More


ACS South Punjab pulls up hospital staff over delays, vows reforms

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani paid a surprise visit to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Ahmadpur East, finding long delays in patient treatm... Read More


FIA arrests 3 more illegal currency dealers in Quetta

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Investigation (FIA) Balochistan has arrested three more suspects for their alleged involvement in Hawala/Hundi and illegal currency exchange as the law enforcers conti... Read More


PM orders advance monsoon alerts after deadly mudslides in GB

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for advance alerts for residents of areas vulnerable during the monsoon season, a day after Pakistan's National Disaster Management... Read More


Curfew imposed in 27 areas of Bajaur until August 14

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The district administration has imposed a curfew in 27 areas of Loi Mamond and Wara Mamond Tehsils here until August 14. Authorities said all major trade centers in the district h... Read More


At UNSC, Pakistan urges secure maritime domain, decries attempts to dominate waterways

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Underscoring that oceans must remain zones of peace, Pakistan has drawn UN Security Council's attention to the unchecked naval build-ups, militarization of strategic waters and pu... Read More


NCHR, lawmakers make united call for inclusive Pakistan on Minorities Day

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) marked National Minority Day with a commemorative event at its Head Office in Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to equal... Read More


SCP to remain open today

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan will remain open and fully operational on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, in accordance with its regular schedule. In light of the notification issued ... Read More


Anti-riot force to be empowered with dogs, horses

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Punjab government has taken a decision to strengthen the Riot Management Police (RMP) for controlling riots and protests in the future. For this purpose, trained horses and do... Read More