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PM lauds economic team for presenting people-friendly budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his commitment to pass on the dividends of improvements in economic indicators to every citizen of the country. He was presiding over a meeting of his economic team in Islamabad today to commend their efforts in presenting a successful budget. The Prime Minister said full relief has been provided…
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Major reshuffle hits federal bureaucracy
The federal government has issued a series of notifications announcing key appointments, transfers, deputations and retirements of senior government officers across various ministries and departments. According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Climate Change Division Secretary Ayesha Humaira Chaudhry has been granted voluntary premature retirement and appointed as a member of the Federal Public…
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Pakistan, US agree to enhance maritime cooperation, form joint working group
Pakistan and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation in the maritime sector and establish a joint working group to promote bilateral collaboration in maritime development, trade, investment and logistics. The understanding was reached during a meeting between US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry in…
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Punjab Assembly session adjourned after heated exchange between Treasury, Opp members
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday completed its scheduled agenda and was adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday following a heated exchange between treasury and opposition members during proceedings. The session was chaired by the Panel of Chairmen member Samiullah Khan, who adjourned the House after completion of the day’s business. The proceedings witnessed tense moments…
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Minister reviews security arrangements for Muharram processoins
An important review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary Interior regarding the security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. In the meeting, Home Secretaries and police officials of all the provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan participated. During the meeting, a detailed briefing…
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President, PM express grief over loss of lives in Venezuela quake
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and widespread devastation caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. The president extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and conveyed his sympathies to the Government and…
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Probe launched against AJK govt employees linked with Joint Awami Action Committee
Showing zero tolerance towards those challenging the writ of the state, the government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has initiated departmental action against hundreds of its employees who are allegedly members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and who allegedly participated in a sit-in in Rawalakot, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.…
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Bilawal Bhutto Urges Prime Minister to Rein in Cabinet, Warns Problems Could Grow Over Time
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to exercise greater control over his cabinet, warning that conflicting statements by some ministers are creating political difficulties and could lead to bigger challenges in the future. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal praised the Prime Minister’s efforts to engage…
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Farooq Sattar Warns of “Karachi Action Committee” if City’s Issues Remain Unaddressed
Islamabad: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar has warned that if the federal and provincial authorities fail to address Karachi’s longstanding problems, demands for greater administrative control and the formation of a “Karachi Action Committee” could emerge. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Sattar stressed the need for national reconciliation, constitutional compliance,…
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Court Rejects Aleema Khan’s Request to Summon Federal and Provincial Ministers as Witnesses in November 26 Protest Case
Rawalpindi: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected a request filed by Aleema Khan seeking to summon federal and provincial ministers as court witnesses in a case related to the November 26 protest. The decision was announced by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, who delivered a reserved verdict on the application. The court dismissed…
