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PPP Slams Govt Over Utility Stores Shutdown, Calls Relief Package ‘Ridiculous Joke’

  • September 3, 2025
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The Pakistan People’s Party on Tuesday denounced the government’s decision to close the Utility Stores Corporation, calling it a deliberate move to burden the masses already crushed under record inflation. Addressing a joint press conference, party leaders Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed and Nadeem Afzal Chan said the utility stores, introduced by former prime minister Zulfikar Ali […]

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Bukhari Rejects Claims of Ban on Flood Aid Distribution

  • September 3, 2025
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 Punjab Information and Archives Minister Azma Bukhari on Wednesday clarified that the provincial government has not imposed any ban on private organizations or individuals distributing food among flood-affected families. In a statement, she explained that the only condition is for food supplies to be inspected and approved by the Punjab Food Authority and the respective […]

National News

Court Reserves Decision on Shahrez Khan’s Bail in Jinnah House Case

  • September 3, 2025
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The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the bail petition of Shahrez Khan, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of former prime minister Imran Khan, in the high-profile Jinnah House attack case. During proceedings, the defense argued that Shahrez had been falsely implicated, pointing out that neither geo-fencing nor investigation reports […]

National News

Pakistan Army Intensifies Flood Rescue Operations in Punjab

  • September 3, 2025
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The Pakistan Army, in close coordination with the civil administration, has intensified rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas of Punjab, where rising waters continue to pose a serious threat to several districts. Rescue teams are actively working in Khoolra Point, Hasu Wali, Budhwana, Jhang, and Chiniot, transporting stranded families—including women, children, and the elderly—to […]

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President Zardari Felicitates China on 80th Victory Day Anniversary

  • September 3, 2025
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 President Asif Ali Zardari extended warm felicitations to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the historic occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, marking China’s triumph in the World Anti-Fascist War. He stated that September 3 is a solemn reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Chinese nation […]

Travel

Experiential Travel Redefines Tourism in 2025 and Beyond

  • September 3, 2025
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The way people approach travel in 2025 is shifting dramatically. According to Scott Wegener, Head of Asia Pacific at Tripadvisor, who gave the opening keynote at ITB India 2025, today’s travelers are no longer seeking renowned locations or rushed itineraries. Instead, they are seeking immersive experiences that connect them with local cultures, traditions, and communities. […]

Travel

Batik Air Cancels 19 Flights Across Indonesia

  • September 3, 2025
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Batik Air has announced the cancellation of 19 flights, causing widespread disruptions at some of Indonesia’s busiest airports. The sudden cancellations have left passengers struggling to rebook and rearrange their travel plans, particularly at key hubs such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Makassar. At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta—one of Southeast Asia’s largest airports—multiple […]

Travel

Kazakhstan & Armenia Sign Travel Agreement

  • September 3, 2025
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The Kazakh Majilis has ratified a new agreement with Armenia regulating the travel and stay of citizens between the two countries, Kazinform News Agency reports. The measure, explained by Interior Minister Yerzhan Sadenov, is intended to strengthen migration control and streamline cross-border movement. Under the updated rules, Armenian citizens in Kazakhstan must register with internal […]

Travel

ATM 2026 to Spotlight $16 Trillion Future of Travel

  • September 3, 2025
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The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has unveiled its theme: “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” Scheduled for 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), the event will explore how innovation is redefining every step of the traveler’s journey. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), worldwide tourism is expected […]

Travel

eDreams Blocks Listings in Illegal Israeli Settlements

  • September 3, 2025
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Spanish online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has confirmed it will permanently block accommodation listings in illegal Israeli settlements located in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move comes after the firm faced scrutiny for being the only Spanish company included in a 2023 United Nations Human Rights Office report naming businesses that support settlement activities. Chief […]