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Rightsizing desired

Downsizing the government and cutting down on expenses are essential for ensuring good governance. It goes without saying that we, as a nation, are living beyond our means, and successive governments have only paid lip service to austerity. A Senate Subcommittee on Devolution has flagged two important aspects: first, around Rs6 trillion annually is being … Read more

Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms

States allege that Meta knowingly designed features in Instagram and Facebook to ​hook young users Colorado Chief Trial Counsel Jason Slothouber stands in line outside a federal courthouse where a trial over allegations that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children takes place, in Oakland, California, US, August 12, 2026. — REUTERS … Read more

Sindh Police break silence on Mir Raza murder case after 19 days

Probe reviews medical, chemical, digital evidence as police seek clarifications from forensic agencies, Apple The Sindh Police broke their silence for the first time in 19 days on the Mir Raza murder case on Tuesday, sharing a police statement and medical reports with the media as a high-level investigation team examines medical, digital, forensic and other … Read more

Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.34, high-speed diesel by Rs5.27 for Aug 19

[ Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27, respectively, for August 19. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs334.54 while HSD would cost Rs395.69 per … Read more

Hepatitis C screening to be made mandatory nationwide: Kamal

Appeals to citizens to undergo screening, take advantage of free facilities being offered under the gov’s programme Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal pictured inaugurating Hepatitis C screening for Ministry of Health officials in Islamabad. — APP Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday announced a nationwide expansion of Hepatitis C screening … Read more