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Telephonic conversation with Trump: Putin agreed to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky

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US President Donald Trump hold a long telephone conversation with Russian President Putin, in which President Putin informed his American counterpart that he was ready to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelensky. According to European media, President Trump had called the Russian president during his talks with the Ukrainian president and European leaders. According to […]

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Federal govt negligence to support flood vicitms is beyond comprehension: Asad Qaiser

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National /

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has strongly criticised the federal government’s silence and negligence over the recent flood situation, saying that the federal government’s indifference is incomprehensible despite so much destruction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to the media in Swabi, he expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the flood-affected

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KP govt to provide compensation through ‘Digital Disaster Compensation Management’ system

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National /

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken an innovative step to provide timely relief and transparent compensation to the people of the areas affected by the recent floods and torrential rains by introducing a special app called “Digital Disaster Compensation Management”. The app was officially inaugurated by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. “Providing timely

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KP Schools, Colleges and Universities to be Closed in Winter Zone

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National /

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the closure of colleges and universities located in the winter zone of the province from August 19 to August 25, given the recent heavy rains, floods and landslides. An official announcement has been issued by the Higher Education Department in this regard. The announcement said that this decision

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Damaged power transmission lines caused water crisis in Buner

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National /

BUNER(NADER KHAN): Damaged power transmission lines in various parts of flood-affected areas have caused water shortage and have badly affected the routine lives of the people, as most of the tube wells are dysfunctional due to prolonged power suspension and damage to water channels. The devastating flood has not only destroyed the power pylon but

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Earthquake tremors strike Swat, surrounding areas Residents of Swat and Mingora felt earthquake tremors on March 5. Many people rushed out of homes and buildings in fear. No casualties or property damage have been reported. The seismic center recorded a 4.2 magnitude quake. It had a depth of 64 kilometers. The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountains. This region is known for frequent seismic activity. The tremors were brief but strong enough to cause panic. Just a week ago, strong tremors hit Islamabad, Peshawar, and other parts of KP. People fled buildings and recited prayers during that quake too.

Earthquake shakes KP and Rawalpindi

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PESHAWAR: Earthquake tremors were felt in Peshawar and several northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Tuesday morning, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and workplaces. According to local reports, the quake was experienced in Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Chitral, Haripur, Malakand, Batkhela and surrounding areas. The jolts were mild but strong

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Pakistan sees sharpest drop in default risk globally; Bloomberg Intelligence

Bloomberg: Pakistan interest rates set to fall at least 100bps this year

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Pakistan’s central bank is expected to cut interest rates by at least 100 basis points (1%) this fiscal year, according to a Bloomberg analysis. The forecast cites manageable inflation (projected to average 6%), a modest current account deficit (0.3% of GDP), and the State Bank of Pakistan’s capacity to reduce rates by up to 250

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Senate drops proposal to ban social media accounts for ages 14–16

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate has withdrawn a controversial bill that sought to ban social media accounts for children aged 14-16. Introduced by Senator Sarmad Ali, the legislation faced immediate backlash from civil society, politicians, and digital rights groups who called it “a conspiracy to imprison minors.” While some segments of society supported the bill as protection

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PAF airlifts 48 tons of flood relief to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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RAWALPINDI:The Pakistan Air Force PAF has successfully transported 48 tons of relief materials from Karachi to Peshawar for the flood-affected areas. The relief materials were transported by Air Eagle B-737 aircraft. According to the ISPR, the Pakistan Air Force is providing full support in the ongoing relief operations in the affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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