Pakistan
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1.7KKhawaja Asif Expresses Concern Over TTP’s Continued Use Of Afghan Soil For Attacks on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed concern about the continued use of Afghan soil by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to carry...
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Seventh Straight Week Sees Inflation Remain Above 40 Percent
Inflation continues to be a persistent problem in Pakistan, with the latest figures revealing that it has remained above 40% for the...
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Islamabad Police Forms Special Squads to Punish Public Transport Violators
Commuters in Islamabad can breathe a sigh of relief as the Islamabad Capital Police (ICTP) have begun taking strict measures against public...
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PTI Approaches Supreme Court To Seek Early KP Elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Supreme Court of Pakistan to hold early elections in the KP province. The move comes after...
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Explosion At Diamer Bhasha Dam Site Kills Four And Injures Eight In G-B
An explosion at the construction site of the Diamer Bhasha dam in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) has resulted in at least four deaths...
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CDA proposes policy to move private schools from residential areas on rental basis
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad is proposing a new policy to address the issue of private schools operating in residential...
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Interim CM of Punjab orders launch of app for reuniting lost persons
The interim chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has urged officials to expedite the launch of the public app of Punjab police,...
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Former first lady Bushra Bibi challenges NAB investigation into Toshakhana case in IHC
Former First Lady and wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, has taken legal action against the National Accountability Bureau’s...
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PTI union council chairman missing in Karachi after party protest
Mohammad Salman, the chairman-elect of Union Council-8 at Burnes Road, has been reported missing after attending a party protest outside the Karachi...
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Land transfer to army for corporate farming halted by LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has put a stop to the transfer of 45,267 acres of land on lease to the Pakistan...
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Stampede blamed on runaway inflation and ill-planned handout distribution
A stampede at a SITE factory in Karachi, Pakistan, has left families and loved ones of the deceased mourning their loss. The...
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First woman chief justice of Peshawar High Court Justice Hilali takes oath
In a historic moment, Justice Musarrat Hilali has become the first woman chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) in Pakistan....
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ISPR reports terrorist attack on Pak-Iran border in Balochistan’s Kech
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday along the Pakistan-Iran border in the Jalgai sector of Balochistan’s Kech...
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Imran Khan’s only concern is whether elections will be held in 90 days: PTI chief
Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced that his party will present a petition to the Supreme Court regarding the...
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Human Rights Observer 2023 fact sheet highlights rise in religious content against minorities in curriculum and textbooks
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) published its annual report, “Human Rights Observer 2023,” which highlights an increase in religious content against...
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President approves withdrawal of curative review petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa
President Dr. Arif Alvi has granted approval for the withdrawal of the Curative Review Petition against the senior-most Judge of the Supreme...
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Post-rain situation in Balochistan
Balochistan’s Home Minister, Mir Ziaullah Langu, conducted a visit to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters to evaluate the aftermath of...
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Clean drinking water to be supplied to Peshawar from under construction Mohmand Dam
Malik Mehar Ilahi, the Advisor to the caretaker Chief minister, held a meeting with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan...
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Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrant in female judge threatening case converted to bailable by sessions court
A district and sessions court in Pakistan has ruled to change the non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Imran Khan, the Chairman of...
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Petition filed with IHC seeking criminal case against Gen Bajwa
A petition has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for the registration of a criminal case against retired Gen Bajwa,...
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Senate body informed of pilots leaving Pakistan over major pay cuts
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday, Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) CEO, Amir Hayat, informed the committee...
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Four policemen, including DSP, killed in terror attack in Lakki Marwat
On Thursday, a police checkpoint in Lakki Marwat (KPK) was attacked by terrorists, resulting in the death of at least four policemen,...
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Lahore High Court strikes down sedition law criminalizing criticism of government
In a significant ruling, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has deemed sedition laws as ultra vires of the constitution. The court has...
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PM Shehbaz directs withdrawal of review petitions against Justice Isa, calling them ‘flimsy’ and ‘baseless’
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has directed the Law Minister, Azam Nazir Tarar, to withdraw the curative review reference that...
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Imran Khan alleges growing fascism and attack on judiciary
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has accused the coalition government of attempting to undermine the powers of the Supreme Court and create...
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Court issued non-bailable arrest warrants to Imran Khan in threatening female judge case
Imran Khan, the chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been issued non-bailable arrest warrants by a local court in Islamabad. The warrants...
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President Arif Alvi ready to play “crisis resolution role” in defusing political tension
In an interview with a private TV channel, President Arif Alvi has stated his willingness to play a “crisis resolution role” in...
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ECP announces October 8 as election date for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the provincial elections for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will be held on October...
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Bill passed by NA to limit CJP’s Suo motu powers
On Thursday, the Pakistani Senate passed the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023, which limits the Chief Justice’s powers, amid opposition...
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First female Chief Justice appointed to Peshawar High Court: Justice Musarrat Hilali
In a historic move, President Dr Arif Alvi has appointed Justice Musarrat Hilali as the first female chief justice of the Peshawar...
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Pakistan Removed from EU’s List of High Risk Third Countries
The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that Pakistan has been removed from the European Union’s (EU) “High Risk Third Countries” list....
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Russia Disappointed With Slow Progress of Pakistan’s Plan to Import Crude Oil
Russia has expressed disappointment with Pakistan’s slow progress in importing crude oil from Moscow, according to sources. Pakistan had committed to importing...
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Pakistan’s Rupee Falls Against Dollar as Demand Increases
In the inter-bank market, the Pakistani rupee dropped by 0.13% or Rs0.38 to Rs283.50 against the US dollar, ending the currency’s two-day...
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Incumbent Government Provided Rs74b To Flood Victims Under BISP
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi, informed the National Assembly that the current government had allocated emergency relief funds of...
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Pakistan In Talks With Foreign Consultants To ‘Restructure’ PIA
On Monday, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique announced that the Karakoram Express and the Karachi Express trains will be upgraded to the...
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GB Urged By Federal Government To Rationalize Wheat Prices
The federal government has urged the Gilgit-Baltistan administration to revise the cost of subsidized wheat in a phased, targeted manner and charge...
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Justice Akhtar Observes ECP Decision Obstructing Court Orders On Poll Delay
The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delay Punjab Assembly elections until October 8 has become an “obstruction” in the way...
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Consumers Struggle With Gas Shortage During Ramazan Amid Rising Inflation
On the first day of the holy month of Ramazan, people across large parts of Pakistan faced hardships due to outages of...
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Nation Prepares For Toughest Ramadan Amid Inflation Woes
The citizens of Pakistan are facing an exceptionally challenging Ramadan this year as a result of hyperinflation, an economic slowdown, and reduced...
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168 New Covid Cases Reported in a Day as Positivity Rate Exceeds 3%
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in Pakistan reported that the national positivity rate of Covid-19 has exceeded three per cent...
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Stampedes During Free Flour Distribution Result In One Death And Multiple Injuries In Charsadda And Kohat
Multiple stampedes occurred in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, resulting in one man’s death and several injuries, as the provincial...
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Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Sets Rs103,159 as Minimum Nisab for Zakat Deduction in Ramadan 2023
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) has announced the Nisab for Zakat deduction for the ongoing year. As per...
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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Convene for Ramadan Moon-Sighting Tomorrow
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 22 in Peshawar for the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The...
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Rumors of Rift Emerge Between KP Governor and Caretaker CM
Speculations were rife on Monday that the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Mohammad Azam Khan, had resigned over differences with...
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Current Account Deficit Decreases by 68% During First Eight Months of FY23
The current account deficit (CAD) of Pakistan has reduced by 68% to $3.8 billion in the first eight months of FY23 compared...
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Imran Khan Alleges ‘Unknown Men’ Were Positioned To Kill Him Outside FJC
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has alleged that a group of “unknown people” was stationed outside the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC)...
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IMF Sets Record Straight: No Connection Between Loan Program and Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Pakistan’s economic situation has been fragile for quite some time, with a persistent balance of payments issue and a large current account...
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COVID-19 Update: Pakistan Records 100 New Cases In a Day
Pakistan reported no deaths due to Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, as the total number of confirmed cases rose to 1,578,359....
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Imran Khan Declares Legal War Against Police For ‘Home Invasion’
Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has vowed to take legal action against the police who broke into his house...
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Rawalpindi Braces for Flour Shortage as Prices Skyrocket
The Punjab government has implemented a significant price hike on cheap subsidized flour, leading to fears of a flour crisis in the...
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Pakistan and China reaffirm commitment to expanding CPEC in latest talks
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and involve third parties in the project to...
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From Price Hike to Relief: Government’s New Package to Ease Burden on Low-Income Families
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding a petroleum relief package has garnered significant attention, particularly, with its inclusion of...
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LHC orders closure of markets, restaurants by 10pm in smog-hit Lahore
As part of measures to reduce smog in the city, the Lahore High Court ordered on Wednesday the closure of all markets...
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Pakistan government “committed to eradicate polio”- says PM
In a phone conversation with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif...
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Pakistan’s default risk has dropped dramatically below 60%
Pakistan’s chances of default on its debt have dwindled in recent sessions, with the cost of ‘insuring’ the country’s sovereign debt falling...
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Pakistan has already used the majority of its oil and natural gas reserves
Pakistan’s future energy landscape appears bleak, as it has already depleted 79.8% of its total oil reserves and 66.6% of its natural...
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ADB approves $554m flood assistancee for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $554 million financing package, including new and reallocated funds, on Monday to support Pakistan’s recovery...
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Fortification wall of Swat’s Bazira city heritage site to be conserved
International archaeologists and conservationists said that the north-eastern fortification wall of Bazira city, which is of great importance to the Gandhara region,...
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KP to be put on world tourism map- says CM
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has stated that his government’s goal is to put KPK on the global tourism map. The CM...
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Research proves China is Pakistan’s closest ally
Different reactions arise when discussing Pakistan-China relations in different contexts. The Western perspective views the relationship primarily through the lens of expediency...
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Pakistan’s police, judiciary among top most corrupt institutions, reveal TIP’s report
According to the Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2021, police are the most corrupt department, followed by the...
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Sindh govt to launch $100 million WB funded housing project in flood hit areas
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to launch a Rs110 billion housing project for flood-affected people with the assistance...
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Justice Ayesha Malik makes it to world’s 100 inspiring women list
Justice Ayesha Malik, Pakistan’s first female Supreme Court judge, has been named to the BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women...
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Norwegian company to establish waste to energy power plant in Pakistan
It has been reported that Norwegian delegation held an important meeting with Lahore Waste Management company to establish an over 40MW waste...
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Pakistan seeks emergency $3b Saudi cash injection
Following a crucial low point in its foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan urged Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for an immediate $3 billion financial...
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CDA seals Centaurus Mall
Capital Development Authority sealed Centaurus Mall in an overnight raid as reported by the sources. The Development came after a heated argument...
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Cooking oil prices likely to go up
The prices of cooking oil are projected to rise this month due to the significant inflationary pressure brought on by Pakistan’s fragile...
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Transgender persons to be included in Benazir Kafalat Programme
The federal government has agreed to include transgender people in the Benazir Kafalat Programme (BKP) of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)....
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Russia refuses to give Pakistan 30–40% discount on crude oil
Russia refused to offer 30 to 40% discount on crude oil as sought by a delegation from Pakistan lead by state Minister...
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Three dead, dozen injured in a suicide attack on a police truck in Quetta
A suicide bomb blast in Baleli area of Quetta, killed three people, including a women, child and a policeman while more than...
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Pakistani delegation leaves for Russia for cheaper crude oil
A delegation led by Musadik Malik, state minister for petroleum, has flown to Russia to discuss the agreement about the import of...
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Government struggles for $1.18 billion IMF tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is continuing analyzing Pakistan’s fiscal situation despite the fact that time is running short, particularly in light...
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General Asim Munir takes charge of Pakistan Army as 17th COAS
General Syed Asim Munir takes over the charge of Pakistan Army as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022....
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NUST receives NASA’s Air Quality Monitoring Station
National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has become the first institute to have an access to Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrum (GEMS)...
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Canada announces to reopen its visa centre in Pakistan
Canada, after a hiatus of 10 years announces to reopen its visa centre in Islamabad, Pakistan, which was shut down back then...
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KP opposition on one page to prevent dissolution of the assembly
Opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KP) have decided to prevent dissolution of the assembly by taking all legal and constitutional means, including...
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PTI Leader Azam Swati again taken into custody by FIA
PTI senator Azam Swati was arrested by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) during the early hours of Sunday after a case was registered...
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Turkish made MILGEM class ships to boost our Naval Defence: Naval Chief
In July 2018, the Pakistan Navy signed a contract with Turkey’s state-run defence firm ASFAT to acquire four MILGEM class ships. It...
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Rawalpindi jalsa: Imran Khan announces to quit all assemblies
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan reaches Rawalpindi today to address ‘Haqeeqi Azadi March’ where Party workers...
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Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, Lt Gen Azhar, goes for early retirement: sources
Two of the six Army officers, nominated by General Head Quarter for the post of Chief of Army Staff, bid farewell to...
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PM Shehbaz invites Turkiye to join CPEC
Turkiye was invited to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in order to promote development throughout the region, reduce poverty, and give...
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New web portal launched for Women’s Rights and Laws
In order to improve coordination amongst all provincial caucuses and to disseminate information on women’s laws and their legislative activities, the Women...
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PM Shehbaz leaving for 2 day visit to Turkiye
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be leaving for a two-day official visit to Turkiye on Friday at the invitation of President Recep...
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Foodpanda as a leading company to promote female empowerment
Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) recognizes foodpanda as a leading company to promote female empowerment in Pakistan. foodpanda is one of the...
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PM choses Lt Gen Asim Munir as new COAS, Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza as CJCSC
On Thursday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new chief of army staff (COAS) of Pakistan,...
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SC wants reply from Centre, provinces on political meddling in police transfers
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court called on federal and provincial governments to respond to political intervention in police transfers. The bench is...
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PMO receives summary for top military appointments
The office of Prime Minister confirmed on Wednesday that it had received a summary, including names of persons for appointment of New...
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$500 million financing agreements signed with World Bank for KP and Punjab
The “Punjab Resilient and Inclusive Agriculture Transformation Project” worth $200 million and the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Accessibility Project” worth $300 million are among...
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Punjab govt approves construction and upgradation of 10 roads in six cities
Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has approved the construction and upgrade of ten roads in six different cities including Gujrat, Hafizabad, and...
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USF approves Rs 21 billion for new optical fiber and broadband projects
The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board gave approval for the award of 10 contracts worth approximately Rs 21 billion projects for the...
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Korang bridge-PWD Interchange part of Islamabad Expressway to finish by year-end
Capital Development Authority (CDA) Member (Engineering) Syed Munawar Shah told the media that the Korang Bridge-PWD interchange part of Islamabad Expressway will...
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Pishin border market between Pakistan and Iran to open next month
The Pishin border market between Pakistan and Iran is likely to be opened in the coming month, which will help scale up...
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Exports of Pakistan’s marble sector can be raised 10 times to at least $370 million
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood stated that the government would provide all possible support to the marble sector...
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Tree plantation campaign launched at Women’s University Multan
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started a tree plantation campaign at Women’s University Multan (WUM) in Multan on Thursday. As per the details, deputy...
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WHO warns of ‘second disaster’ in Pakistan as fear of death, disease grows
Following the record floods, which took over 1,500 lives and drowned one-third of Pakistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of...
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Govt issues deadline for mapping 6000MW solar projects across Pakistan
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has given a deadline of two weeks for mapping 6000-MW solar projects all over the country and recommended...
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Sindh govt issues Rs 480 million to 24 districts for anti-mosquito spray machines
The Sindh government has earmarked Rs 480 million to 24 districts of the province for the acquisition of anti-mosquito spray equipment, as a...
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Lucky Cement to install 25.3MW captive solar power project in Karachi
One of Pakistan’s leading cement manufacturers, Lucky Cement Limited announced entering into an agreement with Orient Energy Systems (Private) Limited, an engineering...
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Remittances sent by overseas Pakistani increased by 8% to $2.72 billion in August
According to the expectations, the flow of workers’ remittances sent by foreign Pakistani showed an increase of 8%, to $2.72 billion in...
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Punjab Revenue Authority collected Rs 13.45 billion in August, an increase of 33%
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected Rs 13.45 billion on account of sales tax on services in August 2022 against the...
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PHA chairman directs officers to make Rawalpindi city green and beautiful
Chairman of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi, Asif Mehmood directed the officers to take all possible steps to make Rawalpindi...
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Fiscal consolidation, policy reforms needed for macroeconomic stability, says ADB
Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that reforms are necessary to encourage high value-added exports, increase social spending, reinforce energy sector financial and...
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Successful bidder announced to install floating jetty at Gwadar Fish Harbour
The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) on Wednesday announced the successful bidder for the supply and installation of a floating jetty at Gwadar...
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Pakistan’s Changa Manga is the largest and oldest hand-planted forest in the world
Pakistan’s Changa Manga is a planted forest that comprises a wildlife preserve, in the Kasur and Lahore districts of Punjab province. It...
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27 CPEC projects of $19 billion completed, 63 projects to finish by 2030
A total of 27 projects costing $19 billion have been completed so far under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) while 63 more...
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Government set to raise Rs 1.5 trillion through Ijara Sukuk in FY23
The government is ready to produce funds of Rs. 1.5 trillion through Ijara Sukuk against several assets, mostly public sector projects in...
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PSX announces list of top 25 companies for year 2021
Pakistan Stock Exchange announced the long-awaited list of the Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year 2021. Initiated in the year...
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Prices of pulses increased by up to 15% as flash floods damaged crops
Due to crop damage caused by flash floods brought on by severe rainfall, wholesale prices of all pulses have skyrocketed. Details indicate...
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July exports to nine regional countries grew 8.57% to $306 million
Pakistan’s exports to nine regional countries showed an 8.57 percent growth during the first month of 2022-23 from July of last year,...
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Pakistan can generate 3,400,000MW power from indigenous energy resources
The power production potential of Pakistan through indigenous energy resources is estimated to be approximately 3,400,000MW. As per a joint report on...
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Largest Chinese Steel Company offers $1.5 billion to purchase Pakistan Steel Mills
The government authorities have been offered one billion to one-and-half billion dollars’ investment for Pakistan Steel Mills, with investors from Russia and...
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State Bank raised Rs 817 billion in Market Treasury Bill auction
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs 817 billion against a target of Rs 1,000 billion in a Market Treasury Bill (MTB)...
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Roshan Digital Account inflows reach $5 billion mark in 24 months
The inflow of remittances under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) surged to US $4.981 billion by the end of August 2022 when...
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Two new railcars to start between Lahore and Rawalpindi from September 16
The Pakistan Railways has decided to introduce two new railcars between Lahore and Rawalpindi from September 16 in a bid to facilitate...
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Last breakthrough of headrace tunnel achieved at Suki Kinari hydropower project
China Gezhouba Group Corp. (CGGC) on Tuesday accomplished the last breakthrough of the headrace tunnel at Suki Kinari Hydropower Project (SKHPP), Mansehra. Regardless of...
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NHA approved Rs 57.273 billion revised annual maintenance plan 2021-22
The Executive Board of the National Highway Authority (NHA) approved the Revised Annual Maintenance Plan 2021-22 costing Rs 57.273 billion on the...
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Train service on Sukkur-Lahore route resumed after flood water receded
After the flash floods in Sukkur receded, Pakistan Railways has decided to resume the train service on the Sukkur-Lahore route on September...
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Pakistan can cut edible oil import bill by boosting mustard oil production
Pakistan can substantially lessen its edible oil import bill by focusing on increasing its mustard oil production, media reported. Rapeseed-mustard is Pakistan’s...
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IMF sets eight new structural benchmarks for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set eight new structural benchmarks for Pakistan, including an anti-corruption institutional framework for examining the wealth...
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10 days given to environment wing of CDA to restore beauty of Islamabad
The responsibility of restoring the beauty of the capital had been given to the Environment Wing, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and Chairman of...
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Govt to spend Rs 20 billion on high quality, climate resilient production of cotton
The government has announced to spend Rs 20 billion on the production of superior seeds of cotton and the development of climate...
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Chinese meteorological company Zoglab to step up cooperation with Pakistan
After Pakistan is heavily hit by the rare flash flood, the country is now stepping up cooperation with Chinese meteorological companies. “Currently,...
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Privatisation Committee takes steps to further process of power firm’s transaction
The Privatisation Committee unanimously gave approval to the proposal for expediting the transaction-related matters of the National Power Parks Management Company Ltd...
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Rs 4.107 billion approved for establishment of new small industrial estate in Gujrat
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party gave a nod to the development scheme of establishment of new small industrial estate in Chief...
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Two agribusiness, bioeconomy factories under construction in Gwadar Free Zone Phase II
A new age of bioeconomy empowered by the pharmacy industry, livestock development, and animal husbandry is taking shape in Gwadar Free Zone...
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Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs 3.39 per unit on account of quarterly adjustments
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has signaled that it will permit power distribution companies to increase the power tariff by...
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Villagers near Manchar Lake fled homes due to rising flood waters
Authorities in flood-affected Pakistan breached the country’s largest freshwater lake called Manchar Lake on Sunday, shifting more than 100,000 people from their...
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Eisha Sajid eyeing to become youngest Pakistani to summit 8,163m Mt Manaslu in Nepal
Pakistan’s 16-year-old emerging mountaineer Eisha Sajid has set her eyes to become the youngest climber to summit the 8163-meter-high Mt. Manaslu in...
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Pakistan has 180,000 acres of land suitable for tea planting
Pakistan currently has approximately 180,000 acres of land, including the forest area which is quite suitable for tea planting. “Whatever type of...
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Barrick Gold to invest in Gwadar for import and export of different minerals
A Canada-based mining company, Barrick Gold Corporation expressed a strong interest in investing in Gwadar for the import and export of different...
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Rs 22 billion will be spent on construction of 50 highways, flyovers in Multan
The Punjab government is spending a huge amount of Rs 22 billion on the construction of highways in Multan and development work...
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PC-Is of expansion of Park Road and construction of Bhara Kahu bypass approved by CDA
Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday approved the PC-Is of three development projects worth almost Rs 12 billion, which includes the construction...
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Shaheen Force of 300 personnel of Karachi Police created to fight street crimes
To combat increasing street crime, Karachi’s additional inspector general of police announced the launch of a ‘Shaheen Force’ as the metropolis is...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt released Rs 7 billion for Swat Motorway Phase-2
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government released Rs 7 billion for the construction of the Swat Motorway Phase-2 project. According to the details,...
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Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 6% in August to $1.55 billion
Pakistan’s textile exports posted an increase of 6 percent on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis in August 2022 and stood at $1.55 against...
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Government to establish National Information Technology Board
The federal government decided to establish the National Information Technology Board (NITB) after the approval of the NITB bill from President Dr....
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Islamabad’s first modern prison in Sector H-16 will be linked with motorway
An interchange or link road at sector H-16/17 from Motorway to the site of Islamabad’s first modern prison situated at H-16 Islamabad...
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Fatality rate may rise if health issues not resolved in flood affected areas timely
After massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flood continue to affect districts in Pakistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of...
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NADRA Biker Service launched for carrying out all processes of CNIC
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has launched the NADRA biker service for completing the Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) processes. According to the...
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Punjab PDWP approved Rs 9 billion for eight road schemes
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Group (PDWP) approved 8 new road projects at an estimated cost of almost Rs 9 billion. In...
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New solar power plants of 10,000MW to light govt buildings, tube wells, low cost houses
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves a new solar power strategy by establishing new plants to supply electricity to government buildings, electric and...
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Rs 308 billion Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway to be constructed by private sector
The government is looking forward to constructing the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway project through a public-private partnership, the planning secretary apprised the Senate Standing...
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Pakistan records highest ever weekly inflation in almost 50 years
Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index-based inflation (CPI) showed an increase of 27.3 percent on a year-on-year basis in August 2022 against an increase of 24.9...
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Miftah Ismail expects economy to grow by more than 3.5% this fiscal year
According to ‘Bloomberg News’, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail anticipates that the economy will expand by more than 3.5% for the fiscal year...
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Defence Day observed with simplicity amid devastating floods
The country has honoured its 58th Defence and Martyrs Day with simplicity despite the disastrous floods that have swamped a third of Pakistan...
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CDA begins beautifying major avenues, busy intersections and green belts
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has commenced the project of beautifying major avenues, busy intersections, and green belts of the capital city with...
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Gwadar Safe City Project to be completed in next six months
In a bid to complete the Gwadar Safe City Project (GSCP) within six months, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives...
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10,000 fruity trees and saplings planted along Ring Road Sialkot Interchange
More than 10,000 fruity trees and saplings have been planted by Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) on both sides of Ring Road...
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Punjab govt to upgrade welfare institutions to facilitate deserving citizens
The Punjab government has announced that it will upgrade all welfare institutions in order to facilitate the needy and deserving citizens by ensuring all sorts of essential...
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Financial institutions disbursed Rs 1.41 trillion to agriculture sector in FY 2022
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allocated an annual agriculture credit disbursement target of Rs 1.8 trillion to the financial institutions...
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Two hydro and one solar power plants with 2400MW capacity put on fast-track
Facing soaring energy bills, skyrocketing costs, and rapidly falling consumer purchasing power, the government of Pakistan has announced to the establishment of...
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NHA completed 33 road projects at 13% increased cost since 2008
National Highway Authority (NHA) successfully completed 33 projects at increased cost, which was nearly 13 percent more than the initial bid in...
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Govt to merge Kamyab Pakistan Program with Kamyab Jawan Program
The government has decided to merge Kamyab Pakistan Program (KPP) with the Kamyab Jawan Program, an important initiative of the previous PTI...
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NHA mobilised to rehabilitate road links devastated by floods
Engineer Ameer Muqam, Advisor to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs on Saturday revealed that all the concerned departments including National...
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Bank of Punjab to arrange over Rs 20 billion for Punjab Thermal Power Project
A signing ceremony for the award of debt arrangement mandates more than PKR 20 billion to The Bank of Punjab (BOP) by...
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Pakistan Railways to receive 40 high-speed coaches from China in December
The Pakistan Railways (PR) will get 40 high-speed passenger coaches, out of a total of 200, from China by the end of...
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State Bank received $1.16 billion deposit from International Monetary Fund
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) received funds from International Monetary Fund worth USD 1.16 billion two days after the IMF Executive...
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HBL, BoP, Bank Islami, U Bank ranked highest in agriculture credit performance
HBL, Bank of Punjab, U Microfinance Bank, and Bank Islami stood first in their categories in agriculture-credit performance FY22 according to the...
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Roshan Digital Account received nearly $5 billion in less than two years
Roshan Digital Account inflows witnessed an increase of over $4.95 billion through 452,821 accounts of overseas Pakistanis from 175 countries in less...
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Thar coal project would start generating up to 2600 MW electricity by next year
Thar Coal Project would produce 2600 MW of electricity this year and it would be one of the key energy projects of...
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Pakistan Railways mulls switching to locally made locomotive parts and wagons
Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Farrukh Taimur Ghilzai revealed that Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has been looking forward to switching over...
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Miftah assures ADB of govt’s resolve for inclusive, sustainable development
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail stated that the incumbent government was eagerly working on all-inclusive and sustainable development programs...
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Tomato at Rs 500, onion for Rs 350 as floods send vegetable prices soaring
After floods hit Balochistan, Sindh, and other parts of the country and caused huge damage to crops, different vegetable prices have skyrocketed...
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Power project to supply 100MW to Gwadar from Iran will complete by early 2023
The 100MW projects for the supply of electricity from Iran and connectivity of the national grid to Gwadar will be accomplished by...
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Pakistan’s exports to China set to cross $4 billion target this year
Pakistan’s exports to China had shown an upward trend during the first seven months of the present year and with this momentum,...
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Shifting three power plants to local coal could save over $800 million annually
Government has decided to convert three power plants from imported fuel to local coal and industry experts believe that it could result...
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UN issues flash appeal for $160 million to help Pakistan with floods
To assist Pakistan in recovering from the disastrous floods that have killed more than 1,100 individuals and displaced 33 million people, the...
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Karachi’s roads damaged in rains will be reconstructed at a cost of Rs 3.5 billion
Sindh Government and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have reserved Rs 3.5 billion for the reconstruction of the Karachi’s roads, Barrister Murtaza...
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Pakistan and China gear up for agricultural cooperation under CPEC
China and Pakistan are fully ready for agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to a report published by China...
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Pakistan Oilfields finds more gas reserves in Kohat after additional testing
MOL Group with Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has found more gas reserves by means of Drill Stem Tests (DST) conducted at the...
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Govt working on productivity master plan to promote competitiveness in markets
The government is carrying out different productivity initiatives for the persistent growth and development of the economy by enhancing industrial competitiveness. The...
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Cash-strapped Pakistan gets $1.17 billion bailout from IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board approved the seventh and eighth reviews of Pakistan’s bailout programme, allowing for a release of $1.17...
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Punjab’s PDWP approved 21 road sector projects with a cost of Rs 27.5 billion
Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) gave a go-ahead to 21 development schemes in the road sector at an estimated cost of...
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Pakistan’s current account deficit shrinks by 45% to $1.2 billion in July
Pakistan’s current account deficit deficit shrank by a staggering 45% to $1.2 billion in July. According to the details, the development directs positive...
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Wapda to complete 10 hydel projects by 2029 and add 11,300 MW to national grid
The newly-appointed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman associated the economic stability and social uplift of Pakistan with the completion of...
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NHA built alternative roads for light and heavy vehicles between Karachi and Hub
The Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) acknowledged the exceptional efforts of the National Highway Authority (NHA) for constructing alternative roads...
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Govt planning to reduce import bill with power sector indigenization plan
The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has unearthed several sectors and products under Power Sector Indigenization Plan (PSIP) in order to reduce the...
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CDA will spend Rs 50 million for installing 100 modern CCTV cameras in F-9 Park
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has given a go-ahead for the installation of a camera networking and surveillance system in F-9 Park...
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$273 million eco-friendly project planned to make Punjab green and pollution-free
The Punjab government launched a new initiative in order to strengthen environmental governance and encourage green investment in the province. According to...
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350,000 saplings to be planted in Lodhran under spring plantation campaign
Deputy Commissioner Lodhran Roy Muhammad Yasir Bhatti said that around 350,000 saplings will be planted and grown, under a spring plantation campaign...
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In a major development, govt planning to start wheat imports via Gwadar port
The government is looking forward to importing wheat via Gwadar in collaboration with Gwadar Port Authority and National Food Security Division, promising...
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475 rehabilitated drug addicts in Peshawar to be offered jobs
The business community of Peshawar has announced to provide employment opportunities to 475 rehabilitated drug addicts for a better future and to...
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Pakistan exported 3,770 tons of Chilgoza pine nuts worth $41.48 million to China
The export of Pine nuts to China during the first seven months of this year surpassed $41.48 million, as revealed by the...
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New 5-km hiking Trail 7 in Margalla Hills inaugurated by CDA
The Environment Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) inaugurated a new hiking trail 7 in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills for hikers and...
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Assets of wealth management companies crossed record Rs 1.2 trillion by June end
Substantial growth is witnessed in the investment in different mutual funds which resulted in an increase in the assets values of assets...
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Qatar to invest $3 billion in Pakistan’s airports, fuel terminals, LNG plants, solar parks
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated on Friday Qatar was interested in investing $3 billion in leasing Pakistan’s airports, setting up fuel terminals...
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Bank of Punjab registers Rs 8.36 billion profit in 1st half of 2022
A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab was held on August 17, 2022, to review the Bank’s performance for 1st half...
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IT export remittances decline by 15% to $199 million in July
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances, which include computer services and call centre...
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Pakistan exported tobacco worth $4.872 million during July
The exports of tobacco from the country witnessed an increase of 415.01% in the first month of the fiscal year, according to...
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Five railway stations in major cities to be developed on modern lines
Federal Minister for Railways Saad Rafique has stated that the government is planning to upgrade and renovate another five railway stations situated...
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First phase of Balochistan’s Kachhi Canal project almost completed
Balochistan’s Kachhi Canal Project (KCP) will irrigate 713,000 acres of barren land, bringing about a “Green Revolution” across most areas of the...
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NHA allows govt to raise funds through Sukuks against its 62,480 kanals assets
The Executive Board of the National Highways Authority (NHA) approved the issuance of a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Finance Division for...
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Pakistan facing dirham shortage after new UAE rule to declare Dh 5,000 at airport
Due to the Gulf nation’s requirement that Pakistani travelers declare 5,000 dirhams at the airport upon arrival, the open market is facing...
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NHA starts restoration of damaged Battal Naran bridge
The National Highways Authority (NHA) started the restoration of the broken Battal Naran Bridge on Wednesday with the help of heavy machinery...
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Exports up by 32.49% to Rs 494.7 billion in July
The country’s exports in terms of rupee recorded an increase of 32.49% during July when compared to the similar month of last...
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First British-Pakistani woman Mishal Saeed elected as Councillor in UK
British-Pakistani woman Mishal Saeed has been appointed to represent Higher Irlam and Peel Green in Salford, United Kingdom. Graduated from Oxford, Mishal...
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Powerhouse and reservoir of $2 billion Suki Kinari hydro project near completion
The powerhouse and reservoir parts of the $2 billion Suki Kinari hydropower project are at advanced stages of completion. The last stator...
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Pakistan lifts import ban on luxury items but imposed heavy taxes
In compliance with the requirements of the International Monetary Fund, the federal government decided to abolish the import ban on luxury goods....
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Green Bus Service for Quetta will be launched under public-private partnership
Green Bus Service along with other fifteen development projects for Quetta will be launched soon under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode in...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt approves land acquisition for Dir Motorway
Dir Motorway- the alternate route for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will facilitate to revolutionize trade, agriculture, and tourism in the area....
