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Editorial: Empowered local bodies, not a closed debate, is the answer to the provinces question
https://www.dawn.com/news/2040629
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SC okays fresh probe into FIA role in 2023 Greek boat tragedy
https://www.dawn.com/news/2040581/sc-okays-fresh-probe-into-fia-role-in-boat-tragedy
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Ulema back decree against terrorism in religion’s name
ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars, spiritual leaders and representatives of different faiths have unanimously reaffirmed their support for a decree against terrorism, suicide attacks, and extremism while fully endorsing the national narrative of Paigham-i-Pakistan. The declaration…
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Arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi, others out in Radio Pakistan attack case
PESHAWAR: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday issued arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi, the ex-chief minister who was rendered nonfunctional after the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and four other PTI leaders in the Radio Pakistan attack case . The…
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High-speed train collision claims 68 lives in Spain
URDA: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured more than 100 on Wednesday, authorities said, in one of Europe’s deadliest rail disasters this century. The crash in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha occurred around 130 kilometres south of…
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Iran keeps diplomacy open as US weighs fresh strikes
• Araghchi says ‘in contact’ with mediators after Qatar presents new seven-day plan to end war • US warns Gulf states of possible ‘short, intense’ Iran war after midterms, reports WSJ TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Tehran remained in close contact with…
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Health ministry halts vaccination process for pilgrims, overseas job seekers as ‘flawed’ tender scrapped
https://www.dawn.com/news/2040583
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Five killed, more than 27 injured as bus plunges into drain in Hafizabad
Rescue efforts are underway at the accident site near Fateh Jang where a bus overturned on December 30, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News Over 27 injured passengers shifted to hospital, say Rescue 1122.Rescue officials say bus fell into drain near flyover in Hafizabad.Rescue...
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Govt plans $10m fund to support clean-air startups
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik on Wednesday announced plans to establish a $10 million fund to support startups developing solutions to Pakistan’s air pollution crisis, saying its health and economic costs disproportionately affected poor and…
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PM orders urgent reforms in Islamabad government schools
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presides over a meeting on reforms in Islamabad government schools on Wednesday. — INP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the urgent implementation of reforms in infrastructure, curriculum, teacher training and other…
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School sealed over safety violations in Attock
TAXILA: The local administration has sealed a private school in Jand town of Attock over its alleged failure to possess mandatory health and building safety certificates, raising concerns about compliance with regulations governing the safety and well-being of students. The…
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BSEK officials face fresh probe over ‘illegal appointments, promotions’
KARACHI: Top officials of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) are facing another inquiry into allegations of illegal appointments, irregular promotions, financial misconduct, procurement irregularities and the issuance of a forged certificate to a student who failed…
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