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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Empowered Local Bodies Key to Better Governance

Debates over creating new provinces highlight Pakistan’s persistent governance challenges. While constitutional procedures must be respected, dividing provinces could increase bureaucracy, costs and ethnic tensions. The more effective solution lies in empowering local governments, strengthening grassroots representation and improving service delivery. Revitalising underfunded local bodies could address public grievances without creating additional administrative layers. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

SC Upholds Reinstatement of 40 FIA Officers in Greece Tragedy Case

The Supreme Court rejected the FIA’s appeal against the reinstatement of 40 officers allegedly linked to the 2023 Greek migrant boat tragedy. However, the court allowed the agency to reopen its departmental inquiry, directing it to fulfil due-process requirements. The officers had been dismissed over alleged facilitation of human smuggling, following a disaster that killed 155 people. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Science

Health Ministry Scraps Vaccination System Amid Probe

The health ministry has abolished the Border Health Services vaccination setup and plans to issue a fresh tender for meningitis and influenza vaccines within a month. Officials were arrested over alleged procurement irregularities and unauthorised committees. Meanwhile, religious pilgrims and overseas job seekers have been directed to arrange mandatory vaccinations through travel agents until a replacement system is established. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Karachi Shootings Leave Three Dead, Two Injured

Two sisters were allegedly killed by their brother over their use of TikTok in Karachi’s Drigh Road area, police said. The suspect fled and remains at large. In a separate Garden-area shooting, a watchman was killed and two labourers injured when armed motorcyclists opened fire on an under-construction building. Police suspect the second attack was linked to extortion. Read More…

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Five Killed, 27 Injured as Bus Plunges into Drain

At least five people were killed and 27 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a drain in Hafizabad’s Fatehki area on Thursday. Rescue officials said overspeeding caused the driver to lose control. Thirteen injured passengers were shifted to Pindi Bhattian Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, while rescue teams continued searching for people potentially trapped beneath the wreckage. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Economy & Business

Banks Offer Record Bids in Government T-Bill Auction

Banks offered Rs4.867 trillion in treasury bill bids on Wednesday, as the government raised Rs1.913 trillion against its Rs1.65 trillion target. The auction followed a recent State Bank policy rate hike, pushing cut-off yields up by as much as 61 basis points. Strong demand highlighted banks’ preference for risk-free government securities over private-sector lending. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

World Bank Warns of Sharp Rise in Global Commodity Prices

Global commodity prices are projected to surge 23 per cent in 2026, driven by Middle East conflict, energy disruptions and shipping problems, the World Bank said. Energy prices are forecast to rise 32pc, metals 25pc and gold 40pc. Food costs also face upward pressure from grain shipment disruptions and a potentially severe El Niño, threatening inflation and global economic growth. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims Over Angoor Adda Clash

Pakistan’s Information Ministry rejected Afghanistan’s account of the Angoor Adda border clash, calling it fabricated. Islamabad said Afghan forces initiated firing and mortar shelling, killing one civilian and injuring five others. The ministry said Pakistani troops retaliated, inflicting casualties and destroying seven Afghan posts. Kabul, however, accused Pakistan of launching drone attacks and conducting retaliatory strikes. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

World Bank Flags Risks to KP Hydropower Project

The World Bank has rated progress on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s $727 million hydropower and renewable energy project as “moderately unsatisfactory”, warning of substantial risks. Although implementation has gained momentum, loan disbursements remain limited, with only $3.95 million released from a $200 million market-based loan. The project aims to strengthen provincial institutions and expand renewable energy generation by November 2027. Read More…

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