Match security shutdown sparks backlash

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan–Australia cricket matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have turned into a major inconvenience for residents, as extensive security arrangements have resulted in the sealing of key public spaces, roads and commercial areas, drawing strong public backlash. The city’s historic and largest recreational spot, Allama Iqbal Park, has been completely sealed during all three…

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Petroleum levy crosses Rs1.2tr in nine months

ISLAMABAD: The government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers in petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, while over Rs35 billion was recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL), according to official documents. The documents further revealed that electricity consumers across the country paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in…

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Transporters protest, fares, flour prices surge

Fifth hike in a month triggers street demonstrations; 80kg flour bag up by Rs1,000 PESHAWAR: A sharp surge in petroleum product prices has ignited twin crises in Peshawar and across the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, massive transport fare hikes and a spiraling flour cost, while pushing angry transporters onto the streets in protest. On Saturday, dozens of…

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Roma’s Champions League return back on

Donyell Malen has scored 12 times for Roma since signing from Aston Villa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday’s trip to Parma as both Juventus and AC Milan’s hope’s of finishing in Serie A’s top four are threatened by the resurgent capital club….

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