Relentless rain cripples civic services

A large numbe of vehicles are struck in traffic jam on Ravi Road near Greater Iqbal Park on the third day of Basant celebration in the city. Photo: APP RAWALPINDI: Persistent heavy rainfall throughout the day and night brought life to a standstill across the city and its adjoining areas on Tuesday, severely disrupting traffic…

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Karachi’s Kitab Ghar saved as public donations pour in within minutes

Massive public support saves citizen-run library, with donations exceeding target and securing its future In a remarkable turn of events, Karachi’s citizen-run library Kitab Ghar has been saved from imminent closure after an overwhelming wave of public support enabled it to meet—and significantly exceed—its fundraising target in record time. Earlier this week, the library’s management…

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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan

Pakistan Tennis Federation announces the historic visit of tennis legend Björn Borg during the ITF Men’s Futures series in Islamabad. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is honored to announce the visit of global tennis icon Mr. Björn Borg to Pakistan during the ITF Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament series scheduled from 26 April…

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Iran denies snubbing Islamabad talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference in Tehran on January 18, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that Tehran’s leadership “never refused to go to Islamabad” for possible peace talks that Pakistan has offered to host to bring the ongoing US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic to…

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Daducha Dam expands into multi-utility project

RAWALPINDI: A feasibility study is being initiated for the proposed generation of electricity from the state-of-the-art Daducha Dam, which is being constructed at the junction of the Kallar Syedan and Kahuta tehsils of District Rawalpindi. In addition, instructions have been issued for the immediate preparation of a PC-I and a detailed study for laying new…

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