Afghanistan Calls China-Brokered Talks with Pakistan ‘Useful’ Amid Rising Tensions

Afghanistan has described its ongoing talks with Pakistan, hosted by China, as “useful,” reflecting cautious optimism in efforts to reduce cross-border tensions. The negotiations are taking place in Urumqi and were initiated following China’s invitation to both countries to engage in dialogue and de-escalate hostilities. The talks come after months of rising tensions along the…

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Punjab Caps Public Transport Fare Increase at 25% After Rejecting Higher Proposal

The Punjab government has capped the increase in public transport fares, rejecting a higher proposal and setting strict limits to protect commuters from excessive charges. According to official notifications, fare increases for diesel-based public transport, including both AC and non-AC vehicles, will not exceed 25%, while petrol-based vehicles will see a maximum increase of 10%….

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Senate Panel Directs Federal Investigation Agency to Expand Probe into Cigarette Theft from Federal Board of Revenue Godowns

A Senate sub-committee has directed the Federal Investigation Agency to expand and speed up its investigation into the theft of thousands of cigarette cartons from warehouses managed by the Federal Board of Revenue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The directive came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, chaired by Saifullah…

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Balochistan Acts Against Official Over Austerity Policy Violation in Quetta

The Balochistan government has initiated strict enforcement of its austerity policy by taking action against an official in Quetta for violating the prescribed rules. According to officials from the Livestock and Dairy Development Department, a government vehicle assigned to a district officer was withdrawn after it was found that the officer had breached austerity guidelines…

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