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PPP constitutes committee to engage with govt over privatisation
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a committee to engage with government over privatisation issues.
The members of the committee include Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar and Saleem…
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6th OICCI Women Empowerment Awards showcase corporate contributions to gender equality
KARACHI: Emphasizing the vital importance of creating conducive conditions for women to flourish in the realms of business and entrepreneurship, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) held its 6th Women…
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Punjab Police defends Maryam Nawaz for wearing uniform
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's appearance as the chief guest at a passing out parade of female police officers wearing a police uniform has caused a stir.
Maryam Nawaz appeared at the Chung Police Training School as the…
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CM Sindh complains to PM Shehbaz of Centre’s non-cooperation
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah of the federal government’s full support in resolving issues raised by the provincial government.
“We will work together like brothers, like a team in…
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Pakistan could face sanctions for trade pacts with Iran, warns US
WASHINGTON: The United States has once again warned Pakistan of imposing sanctions for signing new trade agreements with Iran.
During a press briefing in Washington, US State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel said that Pakistan…
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Iranian President leaves after three-day Pakistan visit
KARACHI: President of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ebrahim Raisi has left for Tehran early on Wednesday morning along with his delegation after completing three-day visit to Pakistan.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed…
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On Earth Day, PM stresses on recycling to reduce plastic waste
ISLAMABAD: As the international community observes annual Earth Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the countrymen to reaffirm their commitment to using plastic responsibly to reduce plastic waste and embrace recycling and eco-friendly…
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Iran’s President Raisi arrives to red carpet welcome in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD : President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived here Monday on a three-day official visit till April 24, to meet the leadership and discuss the regional developments as well as bilateral cooperation.
This marks the first…
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Pakistan regrets US veto on Palestine’s full UN membership: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its disappointment on the United Nations Security Council’s inability to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations, also regretting the US decision to veto the draft resolution.…
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PM urges to expedite first phase of Saudi investments in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, wherein the two sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relations focused on mutually beneficial economic…
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Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, leading a high-level delegation, on Monday, arrived here on a two-day visit.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Saudi Foreign Minister was…
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Yusuf Raza Gilani elected Senate chairman unopposed
ISLAMABAD: PPP leader Senator Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani was elected as Senate Chairman and PML-N’s Saidal Khan Nasir as deputy chairman unopposed amid a boycott of the election process by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
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PM Shehbaz hails Bhutto’s role in promoting democracy in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paying tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary said he played a very important role in promoting democracy and democratic traditions in Pakistan.
“Due to the efforts of Zulfikar…
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Bilawal plays tribute on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s 45th martyrdom anniversary
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has offered glowing homage to the founding chairman Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the occasion of his 45th martyrdom anniversary.
According to a statement, the PPP Chairman expressed…
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IHC orders Fawad Chaudhry’s release
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has granted bail to former information minister Fawad Chaudhary in the case of misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum.
IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri…
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