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Pakistan Set to Finalize Public Relief Measures Ahead of IMF Review Talks
27 January, 2026 0 9

The government is set to hold final discussions on proposed public relief measures during upcoming economic review talks with the International Monetary Fund, as preparations ramp up ahead of the next IMF mission. Sources indicate that the relief proposals were reviewed during a recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the IMF Managing Director, after which the prime minister
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Karachi Sets Up Specialized Courts to Tackle Water Theft
27 January, 2026 0 13

The Sindh government has granted extensive legal powers to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to prosecute individuals involved in water theft, representing a major step toward safeguarding the city’s water resources. For the first time, a dedicated water theft tribunal has been established, formally inaugurated at the KWSC head office by Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed
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RDA Takes Strict Action Against Popular Housing Scheme Over Regulatory Violations
27 January, 2026 1 7

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has initiated legal action against the Faisal Town Housing Scheme for serious violations of approved regulations. The authority filed a first information report at the Airport Police Station against the owner and management of Faisal Town, leading to the arrest of the owner’s brother with police assistance.
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S&P and SBP Aligned on Pakistan’s Economic Outlook, Says Adviser
27 January, 2026 0 8

S&P Global Market Intelligence has projected easing inflation, gradual economic growth, and a manageable current account for Pakistan, broadly aligning with the State Bank of Pakistan’s outlook, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. S&P forecasts inflation at 5.1 percent in 2026, rising slightly to 5.6 percent in 2027, which falls within the SBP’s expected range
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Snowfall Hits Sindh’s Popular Tourist Destination as Temperatures Fall Below Freezing
27 January, 2026 0 6

Sindh’s popular tourist destination, Gorakh Hill Station, has received its first snowfall of the winter, bringing colder temperatures to the region. Located in the foothills of the Kirthar mountain range in Dadu district near the Sindh-Balochistan border, the hill station transformed into a scenic and picturesque landscape following the snowfall.
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Microsoft Urges Users to Uninstall Problematic Windows 11 Update After Widespread Issues
27 January, 2026 0 11

Microsoft has issued a public advisory urging users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update (KB5074109) after widespread reports of system and application issues. The update, which
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15-Year-Old Makes History by Becoming One of the Youngest PhD Holders
27 January, 2026 0 9

A 15-year-old Belgian prodigy, Laurent Simons, has made history by earning a PhD at an exceptionally young age, becoming one of the youngest individuals ever to achieve this academic milestone.
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Extreme Cold Wave Freezes Pasta Mid-Air as Temperatures Plunge to –21°C in U.S. City
26 January, 2026 0 11

An intense cold wave has gripped a U.S. city, sending temperatures plunging to –21°C and creating conditions cold enough for a forkful of pasta to freeze in mid-air. The moment, which quickly drew
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Foreign Nationals from Specific Countries Eligible to Convert Driving Licenses to Dubai License
24 January, 2026 0 12

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows eligible residents to exchange valid foreign driving licenses for a Dubai driving license, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for
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