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Day: September 4, 2024

Ahsan stresses development of agriculture sector

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says, on the directives of the Prime Minister, one thousand farming experts will be sent to China for training in agricultural sector. Chairing a meeting flanked by Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain in Islamabad today, he said eleven million dollars will be spent

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Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted; Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Sept 17

The crescent of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1446 Hijri has not been sighted, and the first Rabi-ul-Awwal will fall on Friday. This was announced by the Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad tonight. He said the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, which marks Eid Milad-un-Nabi

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ECP postpones Local Government elections in ICT

The Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to hold in abeyance the election programme for conduct of local government in Islamabad Capital Territory till further order. According to a notification issued today, Election Commission took this decision in light of recent amendments made by Parliament in the Islamabad Capital Territory

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Minister reaffirms commitment to business-friendly environment

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to attracting foreign investments through maintaining a business friendly environment. He was talking to a delegation of international investors led by CEO of J.P. Morgan Pakistan Amin Mohammad Khowaja that called on him in Islamabad today. Muhammad Aurangzeb also elaborated on

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Deputy PM, UK Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq has underscored the importance of strong Pakistan-UK partnership, advancing the wide-ranging bilateral agenda, and promoting regional peace and stability. Talking to UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, he reiterated Pakistan’s desire for transforming

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