Pakistan

PIA Flights to UK Expected in October

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that there are strong indications that Pakistan’s national flag carrier will recommence its flights to the United Kingdom in October. Speaking during the Senate session, the minister highlighted the government’s efforts in enacting legislation to enhance safety and regulation, aligning them with international aviation standards.

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Population Surges: Pakistan Crosses 241 Million

The population of Pakistan has reached 241.49 million, experiencing a growth rate of 2.55%, as reported by the recently approved digital census conducted by the Council of Common Interests (CCI). The census results were endorsed during a CCI meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and attended by the chief ministers of all provinces. According to the breakdown provided by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Punjab holds the largest population with 127.68 million, followed by Sindh with 55.69 million inhabitants.

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Pakistani Woman Allegedly Raped in UK Police Custody

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in the UK is currently investigating allegations made by Zayna Iman, a 38-year-old Pakistani woman, who accuses Greater Manchester Police (GMP) of stripping, drugging, and sexually assaulting her while in custody at Pendleton Police Station in February 2021.

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Anti-Polio Drive to Begin on Aug 7

Following the detection of Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) of Afghan origin in a sewage sample in the adjacent district of Rawalpindi, health authorities are set to initiate an anti-polio campaign across the district starting from August 7.

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Pakistan’s Rice Exports to Cross $3 Billion

Rice exports in Pakistan, the country’s third-largest export group after Textile and IT services, witnessed a decline of 14.5 percent in FY23, falling to $2.1 billion from the previous year’s $2.5 billion. However, experts remain optimistic about the upcoming year, predicting bumper yields in 2023-24 that will boost rice exports to $3 billion.

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Brave Girl Prevents Armed Robbery in Gujranwala

A courageous young girl near Gujranwala Industrial Road successfully thwarted an attempted robbery by two armed individuals on Friday. The girl bravely resisted the masked robbers, unmasking one of them in the process. Startled by her bold response, the robbers hastily fled the scene.

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