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Vacant posts review rattles CDA staff

Riaz Malik ISLAMABAD: A routine administrative exercise at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to compile data on vacant posts has triggered unease among employees, who fear it may signal broader restructuring in the offing. The CDA currently has over 19,000 approved posts across various grades, of which nearly 7,500 remain …

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CDA quietly takes over Islamabad’s municipal space

Riaz Malik ISLAMABAD: With the legal challenge still pending, Islamabad’s governance structure remains locked in a prolonged institutional limbo—where authority has expanded without corresponding democratic oversight, deepening concerns over accountability in the capital’s urban management system. The issue stems from a June 2025 Islamabad High Court judgment that ordered the …

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Pakistan eye series win as Australia face must-win ODI

Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Pakistan will look to seal the three-match One-Day International series against Australia when the two teams meet in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. The day-night encounter, scheduled to begin at 4:30pm local time, carries significant importance for both sides. Pakistan enter the contest …

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Hamza & Momina celebrate Mayoun ceremony

BeNewz Report LAHORE: A joyful pre-wedding celebration marked the beginning of wedding festivities for Hamza and Momina, as the couple’s Mayoun ceremony was held with traditional charm and cultural elegance. The event, attended by close family members and friends, reflected the rich customs associated with South Asian wedding traditions. The …

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Punjab schools begin 3-month summer vacation

BeNewz Report LAHORE: All public and private schools across Punjab officially began their summer vacations on Friday as the provincial government announced a three-month closure in response to the ongoing severe heatwave affecting large parts of the province. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that educational institutions will remain …

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Shaheen to lead ODI series against Australia

Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Pakistan’s National Men’s Selection Committee has announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia scheduled to begin on May 30 in Rawalpindi. The ODI series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from May 30 to June 4, with left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah …

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