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November 4, 2026

PIA Appoints International Aviation Veteran Adrian Hamilton-Manns as New Chief Executive Officer
PIA Appoints International Aviation Veteran Adrian Hamilton-Manns as New Chief Executive Officer

Marking a major leadership milestone in Pakistan’s aviation sector and the post-privatization turnaround of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially appointed international commercial aviation veteran Adrian Hamilton-Manns as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hamilton-Manns formally assumed charge of the office, succeeding outgoing CEO Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat, who steered…

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Islamabad Property Ownership: Registered Sale Deed (Registry) and Official Revenue Mutation (Inteqal) Confirmed as Sole Legal Criteria
Islamabad Property Ownership: Registered Sale Deed (Registry) and Official Revenue Mutation (Inteqal) Confirmed as Sole Legal Criteria

In a clear policy directive addressing ongoing disputes in Islamabad’s real estate market, federal authorities have underscored the legal benchmark for valid property ownership: land within the federal capital is legally recognized only when the formal legal process of a Registered Sale Deed (Registry) and Official Land Revenue Mutation (Inteqal) has been successfully executed through…

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Government to Cancel Official Houses Allotted to 7,973 Rent-Defaulting Employees in Major Federal Housing Enforcement Drive
Government to Cancel Official Houses Allotted to 7,973 Rent-Defaulting Employees in Major Federal Housing Enforcement Drive

In a decisive crackdown on public sector housing arrears and property misuse, the Estate Office under the Ministry of Housing & Works has officially resolved to cancel the state accommodations allotted to 7,973 federal government employees identified as chronic rent defaulters. The sweeping enforcement action targets public servants across various ministries, divisions, and attached departments…

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CDA Administrative Overhaul: Following Induction of Three Brigadiers, Federal Government Considers Major General for Chairman Post
CDA Administrative Overhaul: Following Induction of Three Brigadiers, Federal Government Considers Major General for Chairman Post

In a major structural and administrative restructuring phase, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is experiencing a sweeping leadership reshuffle. Following the recent induction of three retired Brigadiers into senior management positions—including crucial portfolios such as the Director General (Planning & Design)—reports indicate that the federal government is actively evaluating a leadership transition to appoint a…

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Islamabad High Court Mandates Reform in Police Character Certificates: Courts Order Removal of Unproven Charges & Acquittals to Protect Citizens' Foreign Visa Pathways
Islamabad High Court Mandates Reform in Police Character Certificates: Courts Order Removal of Unproven Charges & Acquittals to Protect Citizens’ Foreign Visa Pathways

Islamabad High Court Mandates Reform in Police Character Certificates: Courts Order Removal of Unproven Charges & Acquittals to Protect Citizens’ Foreign Visa Pathways In a landmark judicial ruling providing widespread relief to international travelers, students, and overseas job seekers, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered a major structural overhaul in the issuance of Police…

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