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Ride-Hailing Apps Yango and InDrive Face Sexual Harassment Allegations, Summoned by Federal Ombudsperson
The Federal Ombudsperson has directed Yango Pakistan and InDrive Pakistan to provide proof of compliance with the Workplace Harassment Act 2010 after multiple sexual harassment complaints were filed against their drivers, highlighting urgent passenger safety concerns. The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat…
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HBL Bank Faces Social Media Backlash Over 350,000 Rupee Scam with Young YouTuber
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Scams and corruption are an unfortunate reality in Pakistan, affecting ordinary people who trust institutions with their hard-earned money. One such case happened to a…
PIA Pauses Chitral Flights Due to Low Passenger Load and Aircraft Shortage
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has paused its flights to Chitral, citing a shortage of aircraft and a significant decline in passenger demand, officials told the…
OGRA Announces Higher LPG Prices for December After Global Rate Increase
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Pakistan’s LPG consumers will face higher costs in December as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has officially raised domestic and commercial cylinder prices.…
Islamabad High Court Issues Revised Winter Vacation Schedule 2025
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The Islamabad High Court has issued a revised winter vacation schedule, shifting the holiday period for the federal capital’s district courts. The update adjusts the…
Pakistan Moves to Digitalize Overseas Employment Payments and Crack Down on Exploitation
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The government has admitted that Pakistan’s emigration system still suffers from major loopholes, leaving thousands of aspiring workers vulnerable to exploitation. Outdated laws allow Overseas…
Pakistan Cracks Down on Illegal Call Centres, 500 Arrested in 5 Years
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ISLAMABAD: The government has revealed a major crackdown on illegal call centres and digital fraud networks operating across Pakistan. Over the past five years, the…
Pakistan Inflation Hits 6.15% in November 2025 Amid Easing Food Prices
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Pakistan’s consumer inflation recorded a yearly increase of 6.15% in November 2025, showing a mild upward movement in prices compared to last year, while remaining…
World Bank to Restructure Pakistan’s $970M CRISP Program
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Pakistan’s largest social protection initiative is undergoing a significant transformation. The World Bank is moving to approve a second restructuring of the $970 million Crisis-Resilient…
Petrol Price Reduced by Rs2 per Litre from December 1
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The federal government has lowered the petrol price by Rs2 per litre for the next fortnight, bringing it to Rs263.45 per litre starting December 1,…
UAE Visa Issues Intensify as Pakistanis Face Elevated Rejection Rates
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Pakistani travellers are increasingly reporting unexplained visa refusals for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite submitting complete paperwork. Applicants say rejection rates have surged without…
Finland Announces Closure of Embassy in Pakistan in 2026
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Finland has announced it will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026, citing operational and strategic reasons. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign…
FIA Arrests 20 in Multi Billion Stamp Paper Scam in Pakistan
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 20 individuals involved in a massive stamp paper scam, uncovering the illegal issuance of government stamp papers through…
RDA Launches Transparency Drive With New Signboards in University Town
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The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has launched a transparency focused initiative by installing signboards on mortgaged and transfer deed plots in the famous University Town…
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