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Gwadar Port Launches Commercial Bunkering in Maritime Milestone

Gwadar Port Launches Commercial Bunkering in Maritime Milestone

Gwadar Port has completed its first commercial bunkering operation by supplying 2,500 metric tonnes of marine fuel to the LNG carrier Enugu. The milestone is being viewed as a step toward expanding Pakistan’s maritime services, port revenue and blue economy potential.

Business
Five Dead as Lakki Marwat Family Feud Turns Violent

Five Dead as Lakki Marwat Family Feud Turns Violent

Five people, including a woman, were killed in Lakki Marwat after a long-running family feud turned into an armed clash. Rescue officials said the dispute was linked to an old murder case and bodies were shifted to Lakki City Hospital.

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PMD Issues GLOF Alert for GB and KP as Flood Risk Rises

PMD Issues GLOF Alert for GB and KP as Flood Risk Rises

PMD has issued a glacial lake outburst flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a fresh westerly wave approaches. Officials warned that rain, thunderstorms and above-normal temperatures could trigger flooding, debris flows and risks to downstream communities.

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Nasla Tower Ruling Shifts Construction Burden to Sindh Authorities

Nasla Tower Ruling Shifts Construction Burden to Sindh Authorities

Senior lawyers say the Federal Constitutional Court’s Nasla Tower ruling has shifted responsibility for illegal construction enforcement back to the Sindh government and SBCA. The verdict renews debate over judicial limits, due process and Karachi’s long-running urban governance failures.

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Sindh, NDMA Strengthen Flood and Heatwave Response Amid Monsoon

Sindh, NDMA Strengthen Flood and Heatwave Response Amid Monsoon

Sindh and NDMA have strengthened coordination to prepare for monsoon floods, urban inundation and heatwaves. Officials reviewed early-warning systems, emergency liaison arrangements and infrastructure alerts to reduce climate-related risks across the province.

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Sindh Flour Prices Rise as Hoarding Crackdown Intensifies

Sindh Flour Prices Rise as Hoarding Crackdown Intensifies

Sindh has raised official prices of major flour varieties in Karachi while launching a crackdown on hoarding and overcharging. The move comes amid rising wheat costs, procurement shortfalls and growing pressure on household food budgets.

Business
Operation Shaaban Intensifies as 75 Militants Killed in Balochistan

Operation Shaaban Intensifies as 75 Militants Killed in Balochistan

Security forces have killed 75 militants in Balochistan since July 5 during Operation Shaaban and related intelligence-based operations. The campaign follows attacks on police and security targets, with operations continuing in mountainous areas of the province.

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Pakistan Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices From July 11

Pakistan Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices From July 11

Pakistan has raised petrol by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs13.80 per litre, with new rates effective from July 11. The move is expected to affect transport fares, household spending and business costs across the country.

Business
Pakistan on High Alert as Monsoon Flood Threat Intensifies

Pakistan on High Alert as Monsoon Flood Threat Intensifies

Federal disaster authorities have placed Pakistan on high alert as monsoon rains increase the risk of flash floods, landslides, urban flooding and glacial lake outburst floods. Tourists and non-essential travellers have been advised to avoid vulnerable northern routes until July 14.

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Mufti Taqi Usmani Rules Crypto Purchases Impermissible

Mufti Taqi Usmani Rules Crypto Purchases Impermissible

Mufti Taqi Usmani has declared cryptocurrency-based purchases impermissible under Islamic law, saying crypto does not qualify as recognised wealth under Sharia. The ruling may influence Pakistan’s debate on digital assets, Islamic finance and the future of crypto payments.

Technology
Karachi School Told to Refund Illegal Fee Hikes

Karachi School Told to Refund Illegal Fee Hikes

The Sindh government has ordered a Karachi private school to reverse unapproved fee hikes and refund excess amounts collected from students. Officials have also warned all private schools against hidden charges and fee increases without regulatory approval.

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More K2 Airways Wreckage Found as Crew Search Continues

More K2 Airways Wreckage Found as Crew Search Continues

More wreckage from the crashed K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo plane has been recovered from the Arabian Sea as search operations for the missing crew continue. The aircraft had disappeared while flying from Sharjah to Karachi after reportedly facing a navigation problem.

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