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PMDC Workers Say Warcha Lease Dispute Threatens $200m Investment and Jobs
August 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Workers’ representatives of the state-owned Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation have warned that the cancellation of PMDC’s Warcha rock salt mining lease could jeopardise…

Nine Martyred, Over 18 Injured in Suicide Blast at Kabal Police Station
August 2, 2026
SWAT: At least nine people, including five police personnel, were martyred and more than 18 others injured in a suicide bombing at the main…

Iranian Fuel Smuggling Drops 60% After Tanker Attacks in Balochistan
August 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The supply of smuggled Iranian petrol and diesel entering Pakistan has fallen by around 60% over the past six weeks after a series…

Alkhidmat, WSSCM Plan Joint Drive for Cleaner and Greener Mardan
August 2, 2026
MARDAN: Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan have agreed in principle to work together on sanitation, hygiene, environmental…

Three Girls Swept Away in Indus River in Shangla as Search Continues
August 2, 2026
SHANGLA: Rescue teams continued searching on Sunday for three minor girls who were swept away by the strong current of the Indus River near…

Last Two Bodies of Quetta Coal Mine Victims Reach Shangla as Families Demand Justice
August 2, 2026
SHANGLA: The bodies of the last two miners who died in the deadly coal mine disaster in Quetta’s Spin Karez (Sorenj) area reached their…

US Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities Across Key Sectors in Punjab
August 2, 2026
LAHORE: A visiting United States delegation held meetings with Punjab government officials and business leaders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation between…

Punjab Law Minister Condoles Death of Former MNA Malik Iqbal Channar
August 2, 2026
LAHORE, August 2, 2026: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan visited the residence of former Member of the National Assembly Malik Muhammad Iqbal…

PM Orders Digital Fuel Tracking System to Curb Petrol Hoarding
August 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to develop a nationwide digital fuel monitoring system aimed at…