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Organisers call off Arbaeen Hussaini March

Electricity costs rose steadily between 2020 and 2024, reveals ministry

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday warned citizens against “fake emails and WhatsApp messages” being sent in its name. “The FIA has received reports that some unknown individuals are harassing the public by sending fake emails and WhatsApp messages in the name of the DG FIA,” a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Abdul Ghaffar, read. “In these fake messages, the public is being terrorised by using the name and position of DG FIA,” the statement said, adding that fraudsters put a fake stamp of “Top Secret” on these messages to make them appear authentic. In addition, these elements are trying to present themselves as government officials by using fake and misleading names. In these messages, attempts are being made to blackmail citizens by accusing them of “cyber crimes”. “The FIA does not send such messages to any individual through WhatsApp or email,” the agency clarified. “The public is requested to file a complaint about any suspicious message or contact with the National Cyber Cri...

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was hospitalised again in London on Friday after falling ill. In a post on the party’s X account, it said: “The health of MQM founder and leader Altaf Hussain has deteriorated again, after which he has been taken to a local hospital. According to details released by the MQM Central Information Department, on Friday, Altaf Hussain’s health worsened again. “Immediate medical attention was sought, and an ambulance was called. The doctor promptly dispatched a medical emergency team. The emergency team initially examined Altaf Hussain at his residence, after which he was shifted to a local hospital for further examination and treatment.” The MQM Coordination Committee appealed to all workers and the public to pray for his recovery. MQM London-based senior party leader Mustafa Azizabadi also confirmed the development on a post on X. Hussain was hospitalised in London last month due to “severe illness”, where he underwent multiple tests. Previously known as the Mo...

The Pakistan Navy has concluded a two-day Port Security and Harbour Defence Exercise at Karachi Harbour aimed at refining operational tactics, techniques, and procedures, while bolstering inter-agency coordination.

Assembly clears three bills, including one terrorism-related

Incident occurred near a garment factory that caught fire the same day

Issues notice to KDA, SBCA against demolition of wall of private property

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Police say late-night hangouts cause rowdiness, crime; hotels association protests ban

Many housing projects replacing agricultural fields along bypass road