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pakobserver. net > monsoon-rains-windstorms-claim-11-lives-across-pakistan

Monsoon Rains, Windstorms Claim 11 Lives Across Pakistan

1+ hour, 6+ min ago  (270+ words) At least 11 people lost their lives, and several others were injured in rain-related mishaps across Pakistan during the past two days. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the worst-hit province, where seven people lost their lives, and 19 others were injured after heavy rainfall,…...

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pakobserver. net > child-dies-four-injured-in-building-roof-collapse-in-lahore

Child Dies, Four Injured in Building Roof Collapse in Lahore

35+ min ago  (160+ words) A 10-year-old boy was killed, and four others were injured after the roof of an under-construction building collapsed in the Baghbanpura area of Lahore. According to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Punjab, the child who died was identified as Abdullah, while…...

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pakobserver. net > raza-dar-among-2-arrested-in-kidnapping-gang-rape-of-foreign-women-in-dha-lahore

Raza Dar among 2 arrested in Kidnapping, 'Gang-Rape' of foreign women in DHA Lahore

49+ min ago  (302+ words) LAHORE " Police in Lahore arrested two suspects on the complaint of a foreign national alleging that Raza Dar, along with four other individuals, kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and extorted them in the upscale society of Lahore. The complainant requested legal action…...

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pakobserver. net > pakistans-5g-road-hit-by-9200-telecom-tower-theft-vandalism-cases

Pakistan's 5 G road hit by 9, 200 Telecom Tower Theft, vandalism cases

37+ min ago  (358+ words) ISLAMABAD " As Pakistan races toward the launch of 5 G, telecom networks are coming under relentless attack, straining operators and revealing challenges facing the country's digital ambitions. The telecom infrastructure is facing an escalating security crisis just as the South Asian…...

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pakobserver. net > no-more-friday-holiday-in-punjab-amid-changes-to-weekly-holiday-schedule

No More Friday Holiday in Punjab amid changes to Weekly Holiday Schedule

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (218+ words) LAHORE " A major change awaits government employees and citizens across Punjab as provincial government officially ended Friday holiday. From tomorrow, all government offices will reopen on Fridays. Punjab government announced that all government offices across the province will remain open…...

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pakobserver. net > gold-prices-shot-up-to-rs428736-per-tola-in-pakistan-after-big-increase

Gold Prices shot up to Rs428, 736 Per Tola in Pakistan after Big Increase

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (162+ words) KARACHI " Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed big increase on Thursday amid strong rally in international bullion market. The sharp upward movement pushed domestic gold rates higher after a decline recorded in the previous trading session. On Thursday, the price of…...

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pakobserver. net > restaurant-bills-just-got-costlier-as-punjab-imposes-8-sales-tax-on-card-payments

Restaurant Bills just got costlier as Punjab imposes 8% Sales Tax on Card Payments

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (359+ words) LAHORE " Diners used to pay through cards instead of cash payments to avoid taxes but tapping your card at restaurants will now cost little more as Punjab officially raised sales tax on digital payments from 5% to 8%, making cashless dining and…...

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pakobserver. net > tecno-brings-free-google-ai-plus-subscription-to-for-pakistani-smartphone-users

TECNO brings Free Google AI Plus Subscription to for Pakistani Smartphone Users

2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (227+ words) LAHORE " TECNO announced new partnership with Google to offer three months of Google AI Plus at no additional cost to customers purchasing eligible TECNO smartphones in Pakistan. The initiative is aimed at expanding access to premium artificial intelligence (AI) tools…...

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pakobserver. net > iran-warns-us-of-swift-response-to-any-interference-in-strait-of-hormuz

Iran warns US of swift response to any interference in Strait of Hormuz

3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (224+ words) Iran has warned the United States of an immediate and forceful reaction to any interference in the Strait of Hormuz. "Any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with a decisive and swift response from the armed…...

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pakobserver. net > pm-shehbaz-to-visit-iran-turkiye-for-key-engagements-from-july-3

PM Shehbaz to Visit Iran, T'rkiye for Key Engagements from July 3

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (515+ words) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to Iran and T'rkiye from July 3 to July 5. Speaking at a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the PM will first travel to Iran, where he will…...