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Day: August 13, 2024

Romina terms women’s empowerment crucial for green economy goals

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has termed women empowerment and gender equality vital for achieving green economy goals in Asian countries. She was addressing a news conference in connection with Regional Parliamentarians’ Meeting on Gender Empowerment for Green Economy in Islamabad today. Romina Khurshid Alam

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Arshad Nadeem receives heroic welcome at Nur Khan Airbase

Olympic Champion of Javelin throw Arshad Nadeem was accorded a heroic welcome on his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase through a special aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force today. Federal Ministers including Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar received the pride of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, he said

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Govt reduces prices of petroleum products

The government has reduced the prices of petroleum products to provide relief to public. The price of petrol has been reduced by 8.47 rupees per litre, bringing it down from 269.43 rupees to 260.96 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of diesel has been lowered by 6.7 rupees per litre,

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Congressman Tom Suozzi vows to cement Pak-US ties

Chairman of the Pakistani Caucus in the United States Congress, Congressman Tom Suozzi has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the ties between the Pakistan and United States. On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, Tom Suozzi has issued a heartfelt message to the Pakistani American community, extending his warm wishes

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Over Rs107b recovered in campaign against power theft

The government and military leadership’s measures to restore the country’s economy are now showing positive results. According to the details, over 107 billion rupees have been recovered from individuals involved in power theft while around 83,000 electricity thieves were arrested. During the month of August, the relevant institutions collected over

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PM orders action to safeguard citizens from heavy rains

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed National Disaster Management Authority and relevant departments to take necessary steps to protect citizens from heavy rains in endangered areas. He said in case of emergency, if there is a need, timely evacuation of citizens should be ensured. The prime minister said immediate relief,

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Pakistan, Turkiye to further elevate bilateral trade volume

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to further elevate bilateral trade volume and to enhance investment cooperation. The understanding to this effect came during the seventh session of Pakistan-Trkiye Bilateral Political Consultations held in Islamabad. Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic

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Ahsan Iqbal calls for investment-friendly environment

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the importance of creating a conducive environment for investment for investment opportunities. He chaired a review meeting on the ongoing projects under the Public-Private Partnership framework, in Islamabad. The Minister stressed that clear objectives and defined interests are essential when creating opportunities in

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