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Pakistan's power generation drops 15% in February amid economic slowdown

Pakistan, March 17 -- Pakistan's power generation fell 15% in February 2025, dropping to 6,945 gigawatt-hours (GWh) from 8,153 GWh in January. This reflects a slowdown in economic activity and a 3% de... Read More


Afghanistan's health crisis worsens as WHO faces funding shortage

Pakistan, March 17 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that 80% of its supported health services in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to funding shortages. Already, 167 healthcare ... Read More


NHA's debt hits Rs3.1 trillion amid growing financial pressures

Pakistan, March 17 -- The National Highway Authority (NHA) is struggling with financial challenges, as its total debt climbs to Rs3.1 trillion. This year's losses exceed Rs1.82 trillion. Despite havin... Read More


Boxing returns to the Olympics: IOC clears path for LA 2028

Pakistan, March 17 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended boxing's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ending uncertainty over the sport's Olympic future. This decision f... Read More


Major oil and gas reserves discovered in Waziristan

Pakistan, March 17 -- Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its energy sector with a new discovery in Waziristan. The Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) announced this finding on the Pak... Read More


NAB seals Malik Riaz's properties, freezes accounts over corruption cases

Pakistan, March 17 -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sealed numerous commercial and residential properties of property tycoon Malik Riaz across Pakistan. The anti-corruption watchdog is ... Read More


Ibrahim Ali Khan faces backlash from Pakistani critic over film review

Pakistan, March 17 -- Ibrahim Ali Khan is embroiled in a heated exchange with a Pakistani critic, Tamur Iqbal, over negative reviews. The actor made his debut in the Netflix film Nadaaniyan, released ... Read More


Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59, injures over 100

Pakistan, March 17 -- A massive fire broke out in a packed nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 59 people and injuring over 100. The fire started when sparks from pyrotechnic devices ignited ... Read More


Supreme Court calls for resolution on judges' appointments in Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan, March 17 -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has urged both the federal and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) governments to collaboratively resolve issues regarding judicial appointments. During a recent ... Read More


Pakistan exits worst smog season after months of toxic air

Pakistan, March 17 -- Pakistan has emerged from one of its worst smog seasons, with millions exposed to toxic air pollution for nearly four months. Lahore, the country's most polluted city, saw air qu... Read More