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Flood Relief Funds Misused: Information Ministry Under Fire for Misallocation 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 30, 2025
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is facing tough questions after a recent audit exposed the misuse of nearly Rs. 1.8 billion meant for flood awareness campaigns. According to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), only Rs. 160 million of the Rs. 1.95 billion grant was actually spent on informing the public about flood risks. The
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Pakistan Army Targets Dollar Black Market in Fresh Crackdown to Stabilize Rupee 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 29, 2025
In a decisive move to curb illegal currency trading and restore stability to the rupee, Pakistan’s military has once again stepped into the financial arena. A senior intelligence official recently met with top currency exchange companies, triggering a new wave of enforcement against black market dollar dealers. The intervention follows mounting pressure on the rupee,
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Karachi Abolishes Parking Fees on All Roads, Providing Relief to Commuters 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 28, 2025
Karachi drivers are finally getting a break. The Sindh government has officially scrapped all parking fees on public roads across the city. The decision, now backed by a formal notification, puts an end to charges that citizens were routinely paying in all 25 towns of Karachi. From now on, parking fees will only apply in
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Govt to Transfer Islamabad Airport to UAE Without Bidding Process 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 24, 2025
The federal government is preparing to hand over control of Islamabad International Airport to the United Arab Emirates through a government-to-government agreement, opting to bypass the traditional open bidding process. The shift marks a significant change in the country’s privatization strategy, prioritizing speed and strategic alignment over competitive transparency. Sources familiar with the matter say
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Audit Uncovers Lavish Senate Dinners Funded by Public Taxes 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 21, 2025
A recent audit has revealed that Pakistan’s Senate spent millions of rupees of public funds over the past year to provide VIP meals and hospitality to government guests. The expenses range from lavish catering for official visits to high-end dining allowances that critics argue go far beyond reasonable protocol spending. In multiple instances, the audit
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Islamabad’s Newly Built Underpass Cracks After First Rain 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- July 18, 2025
A newly constructed underpass on Islamabad’s Srinagar Highway flooded within minutes of its first heavy rain of the season, causing significant traffic disruptions and drawing public criticism. Located at Jinnah Square, the underpass had just been opened earlier this year at a cost of over Rs4 billion. Yet within hours of rainfall, it became impassable
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