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The government lowered petrol prices by Rs2.71 per litre while increasing high‑speed diesel by Re0.31. The move comes as the country navigates a range of fiscal, energy and investment developments.
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Opposition figure Abdul Ghafoor Achakzai alleges that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being coerced into a power‑sharing arrangement reminiscent of past Benazir‑Nawaz alliances. The claim, reported by Dawn and UA.NEWS, adds another twist to Pakistan’s volatile pre‑election politics.
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Senior federal minister Qazi Shams‑ud‑Din Achakzai warned that the centre could impose governor’s rule in Sindh if inter‑provincial water and mining conflicts intensify. The threat follows a similar takeover in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heightening political uncertainty and market volatility.
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Pakistan’s military says its forces have been stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades, covering several operational domains, as the kingdom faces a surge of Houthi missile attacks. The deployment is part of a broader Mecca defence pact that also involves Turkey and comes under intense domestic scrutiny in Pakistan.
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Thousands of supporters of Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) are marching from Lakki Marwat toward the capital, pausing in Kohat before heading to Peshawar. The protest, aimed at securing the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, has prompted a security clamp‑down and warnings of mass arrests.
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The federal government is reportedly considering a state of emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the opposition PTI retains power. The move is linked to security concerns over a planned PTI long‑march and has sparked sharp political and legal debate.
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The military’s Inter‑Services Public Relations said operations across the province resulted in 19 terrorists being neutralised, including Indian‑backed insurgents. An army soldier was also martyred, prompting praise from Interior Minister Naqvi.