Category: Pakistan
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Sindhi poet Zulfiqar Khaki seeks financial assistance
Key Developments: Sindhi poet Zulfiqar Khaki seeks medical financial aid Khaki proposes cultural projects for Sindh’s folk heritage KARACHI — September 14, 2026: Well-known Sindhi lyricist, writer and poet Zulfiqar Khaki has appealed to Sindh Culture Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah for financial assistance from the department’s endowment fund to help meet his medical expenses and address…
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Zakia Khan sentenced to 76 months for Medicaid fraud
Key Developments: Zakia Khan gets 76 months for Medicaid fraud scheme Court orders over $56m restitution and $5m forfeiture ISLAMABAD (Arab News) — September 12, 2026: A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison for her leadership role in a Medicaid fraud and illegal kickback scheme that involved approximately $64 million in fraudulent claims,…
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Pakistan seeks resumption of Cathay Pacific Flights
Key Developments: Pakistan seeks return of Cathay Pacific flights Jam Kamal discusses stronger Pakistan-Hong Kong trade ties Aviation and business connectivity highlighted at summit ISLAMABAD (Arab News) — September 12, 2026: Pakistan has asked Hong Kong to consider the resumption of Cathay Pacific flights to the country as Islamabad looks to strengthen aviation, trade and business links with…
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NJPMC Praises Disposal of 1.46m Time-bound Cases
Key Developments: NJPMC praises disposal of 1.46m time-bound cases Rule of Law Tracker set for rollout by March 2027 High Courts ordered to strengthen case-data monitoring ISLAMABAD (Business Recorder) — September 12, 2026: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) has appreciated the disposal of 1,467,675 time-bound cases by Pakistan’s district judiciary between September 1,…
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PSX Under Pressure as Oil Prices Fuel Rate Hike Fears
Key Developments: PSX faces fresh selling pressure as oil prices surge KSE-100 falls as investors assess inflation risks Rate hike concerns grow ahead of Sept 14 SBP meeting KARACHI (GEO News) — September 11, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Friday as a sharp rise in international oil prices added to concerns…
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Iranian Strike Reportedly Damages US Aircraft in Jordan
Key Developments: Iranian strike reportedly damages US aircraft in Jordan More than 30 Patriot interceptors reportedly launched Satellite images indicate possible oil slicks near Hormuz WASHINGTON (Express Tribune) — September 11, 2026: Multiple US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to US officials and…
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Pakistan Petrol Price Hits Rs370.80 as Oil Market Tightens
Key Developments: Petrol price rises to Rs370.80 per litre HSD reaches Rs398.04 per litre Oil prices cross $100 amid shipping disruption Pakistan faces difficult fuel-pricing choices ISLAMABAD (Business Recorder/Arab News) — September 11, 2026: Pakistan has raised petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices for the fourth consecutive revision, with petrol now selling at Rs370.80 per…
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Seerat offers guidance on workers’ rights and economic justice, Rana Shamshad
Lahore: A Seerat-un-Nabi conference was organised by the Milli Rickshaw Union. Pakistan Milli Labour Federation (PMLF) President Rana Shamshad, Markazi Muslim League Lahore General Secretary Hameed-ul-Hassan Gujjar and other speakers addressed the gathering. A large number of rickshaw drivers attended the conference. The speakers said the Seerat of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was not limited to…
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PMML calls for stronger local governments, new administrative units
Mardan: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) spokesman Dr Muzamil Iqbal Hashmi has called for a stronger local government system and new administrative units in view of the country’s growing population. He said Pakistan’s existing system had faced serious failures, leaving people struggling with problems related to electricity, petroleum, wheat, education, healthcare, infrastructure and employment. He…
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Mir Raza Case: Zia Lanjar Apologises to Judicial Commission
Key Developments: Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar appeared before the judicial commission investigating Mir Raza Ali’s death and offered an unconditional apology, while maintaining that the provincial government supports a transparent investigation. The investigation has expanded into digital and forensic evidence, with NCCIA obtaining six months of Binance/cryptocurrency data for analysis; the commission has also…