As Eid al-Adha approaches, sacrificial animal prices across Pakistan have surged sharply, adding further pressure on families already struggling with rising inflation and increasing living costs. Buyers visiting cattle markets in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar are expressing concern over unusually high prices for goats, sheep, cows, and camels. According to market traders, the price...
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May 20, 2026May 20, 2026National
Pakistan Reopens Offshore Oil Exploration After 20 Years in Major Energy Push
Pakistan has officially reopened its offshore oil and gas exploration frontier after nearly 20 years, marking a significant step toward reducing dependence on imported fuel and strengthening long-term energy security. The government signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and exploration licenses for 23 offshore blocks under the Offshore Bid Round 2025. The newly awarded exploration blocks...
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May 19, 2026May 19, 2026National
FIA suspends two officers after controversial raid at Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has suspended two officers and registered a case against a private individual following a controversial raid at Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar that sparked strong backlash from traders and the public. The action came after FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident, which took place during...
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May 19, 2026May 19, 2026National
AIIB to provide $320 million loan for N-5 highway reconstruction in Pakistan
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is set to provide a $320 million loan for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Pakistan’s National Highway-5 (N-5), one of the country’s most important, longest and oldest transport corridors, spanning 1,819 km from Karachi, Sindh, to the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project aims to...
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May 14, 2026May 14, 2026National
PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, citing its nuclear journey as inspiration
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to transform Pakistan into a strong economic power, saying the country can achieve economic success with the same unity and determination that led to its nuclear capability. In his remarks, the premier said Pakistan’s historic nuclear journey demonstrated how national resolve and strategic vision could help the country overcome...
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Teenage girl shoots A man allegedly blackmailing her in Pakistan
A teenage girl has allegedly shot and killed a man whom she accused of blackmailing and harassing her, according to police officials investigating the incident. The case has sparked debate on harassment, online blackmail, and personal safety in Pakistan. Authorities said the incident occurred after the girl claimed the man had been threatening and pressuring...
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PDMA issues heatwave alert for Punjab as temperatures expected to soar until May 11
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert for several districts across the province, warning that extremely high temperatures are expected to persist until May 11. Citizens have been advised to take precautionary measures as weather conditions intensify. According to the advisory, temperatures in many districts are likely to remain significantly...
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May 10, 2026May 10, 2026National
Gas supply disrupted in Karachi after Red Line construction damages pipeline
Gas supply was suspended in several parts of Karachi after construction work on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project damaged a high-pressure gas pipeline near Jail Chowrangi on Saturday evening. According to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), a 12-inch diameter high-pressure pipeline was struck during excavation work linked to the ongoing Red...
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May 9, 2026May 9, 2026National
The government is considering PTA tax relief for overseas Pakistanis
The federal government is considering proposals to provide relief in Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis, following repeated concerns raised by expatriates over high registration costs. Speaking during a Senate session, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said overseas Pakistanis have consistently highlighted the issue during conventions and official...
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May 9, 2026May 9, 2026National
Sindh grants Aurat March NOC with strict conditions on slogans and clothing
The Sindh government has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the upcoming Aurat March in Karachi, but with a lengthy list of conditions covering participants’ clothing, slogans, speeches, and security arrangements. The march is scheduled to take place at Sea View on Mother’s Day, May 10. According to the official notification, organisers must ensure that...