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DPM Dar winds up China visit after attending AI moot, meeting FM Wang Yi
SHANGHAI, Jul 17 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday concluded a “productive” official visit to Shanghai, China, expressing sincere appreciation to the Chinese government and its leadership for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements. “Just concluded a productive visit to Shanghai, China. I express my sincere appreciation to the…
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Embassy of Pakistan Washington DC hosts mango festival, celebrating strong U.S.-Pakistan ties
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan hosted its highly anticipated annual Mango Festival in Washington DC, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, member of US administration, law makers and their staffers, diplomats, think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. Guests were immersed in the vibrant culture and irresistible flavors of…
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Sindh launches crackdown on hoarders, recovers 150,000 tonnes wheat: Sharjeel
KARACHI, Jul 16 (APP): Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday said the provincial government had recovered 150,000 tonnes of wheat from hoarders during a province-wide crackdown aimed at stabilising prices and ensuring adequate supplies for the public. Addressing a press conference, the senior minister…
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Commissioner Sukkur Division Chairs Coordination Meeting on Polio Booster Dose Campaign; Emphasizes Effective Implementation for Campaign Success
Sukkur, July 16, 2026: Commissioner Sukkur Division, Mr. Abid Saleem Qureshi, chaired a meeting of the Divisional Task Force at the Commissioner Office, Sukkur, to review preparations for the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled for August 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Health Department, PPHI, Education Department, Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Divisional…
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Naseem Kharal Hailed as a Master Storyteller at 48th Death Anniversary and Short Story Conference
Prominent intellectuals and writers stated that Naseem Kharal’s short stories hold the status of modern classics in Sindhi literature. They described him as a master of language, a distinguished realist, and one of Sindh’s greatest short story writers. His timeless stories on the themes of agrarian and industrial society continue to inspire generations of readers.These…
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OPF Chairman Issues Clarification on Banned Action Committee’s Press Release
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Syed Qamar Raza, has issued a clarification in response to a press release circulated by the banned Awami Action Committee, rejecting its claims and explaining the purpose of his contact with the group. In a statement, Qamar Raza said the committee’s press release was distorting facts through…
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PM Shehbaz Orders Strict Action Against Artificial Fuel Shortages
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against anyone creating artificial shortages of petroleum products, while emphasizing the need to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies across the country. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy.…
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KP Chief Minister Criticizes ‘Closed-Door Decision-Making,’ Calls for Policy Review
SWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized what he described as decision-making behind closed doors, saying such policies are being tested in the province and urging policymakers to reconsider their approach. Addressing a ceremony in Swat, the chief minister said the current policies are creating disappointment among the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Those…
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Gold Prices Rise in Pakistan as Global Rates Edge Higher
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola rising by Rs400, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). Following the increase, the price of one tola of gold reached Rs425,436 in the local market. The association also reported that the price of 10…
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Oil Prices Rise for Fourth Consecutive Day Amid US-Iran Tensions
LONDON: Global oil prices climbed for a fourth consecutive trading day as concerns intensified over possible disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following the latest U.S. military strikes in Iran. According to Reuters, benchmark crude prices continued their upward trend as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, one…
