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Administration reviews Muharram procession routes to ensure peaceful observance in Attock
June 8, 2026
ATTOCK: The district administration has stepped up preparations for Muharram by inspecting procession routes and reviewing security and civic arrangements aimed at ensuring peaceful…

Pakistan seeks Chinese funding for Rs116bn Swat-Besham Expressway under CPEC
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan has formally approached China for financing of the Rs116.634 billion Khwazakhela-Besham Expressway project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to official…

AJK Supreme Court backs government position on refugee seats dispute
June 7, 2026
Muzaffarabad: The Supreme Court has issued an opinion stating that the 12 refugee seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly are…

Hazara National Front demands restoration of gas supply, warns of protest movement
June 6, 2026
ABBOTTABAD: The Hazara National Front Pakistan has called for the immediate restoration of gas supply in Hazara Division, expressing concern over prolonged and unannounced…

Main suspect arrested within 24 hours in Upper Dir blind murder case
June 6, 2026
UPPER DIR: Police in Upper Dir have arrested the main suspect in a blind murder case within 24 hours of the incident, following a…

IUB Academic Staff Association opposes proposed merger of Veterinary Faculty with Cholistan University
June 6, 2026
BAHAWALPUR: The Academic Staff Association (ASA) of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has expressed strong opposition to a proposed plan to merge the university’s…

World Environment Day Observed at Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project Site
June 5, 2026
MOHMAND: World Environment Day was observed at the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project site on Thursday through a ceremony and awareness campaign highlighting the project’s…

Physical Education Officers Association Lower Dir elects new office-bearers
June 5, 2026
LOWER DIR: The Physical Education Officers Association Lower Dir has completed its elections, with members electing a new leadership team to represent the association…

Workshop in Mardan highlights women’s role in sustainable development and WASH sector leadership
June 5, 2026
MARDAN: A workshop organized by the Integrated Regional Support Programme (IRSP) and the Freshwater Action Network South Asia (FANSA) emphasized the importance of women’s…