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Day: September 10, 2024

Fiscal discipline key to economic growth: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed upholding fiscal discipline a key to economic growth. Responding to calling attention notices of Senator Mohsin Aziz, and Senator Zeeshan Khanzada in Senate, the Minister said revenue and exports would increase while borrowing would decrease if we maintain fiscal discipline. The Minister said the

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World Suicide Prevention Day being observed today

World Suicide Prevention Day is being observed today to provide commitment and action to prevent suicide. The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent

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Repatriation of illegal Afghan nationals continues

The process of repatriation of the illegal Afghan nationals to their homeland is underway in a dignified manner. According to latest statistics, the total number of illegal Afghan nationals who were repatriated till yesterday has reached more than seven hundred thirteen thousand. Twenty-one thousand one hundred and ninety three Afghan

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Pak-US ties based on shared values, common ideals: Envoy

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says Pakistan and the United States share long standing relationship built on shared values, mutual respect and common ideals. He stated this while addressing an investiture ceremony in Washington D.C to award Congressman Alexander N. Green with the Sitara-i-Khidmat for his

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NA Speaker seeks video footage of gates of Parliament

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has sought video footage of all the gates and entry/exit points of the Parliament to fix the responsibility for arresting lawmakers from Parliament’s premises. Responding to points of order raised by various members of the House, the Speaker said he considers himself unlucky as

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Pakistan’s exports witness 14% increase in start of current FY

Pakistan’s exports have witnessed fourteen percent increase in the beginning of current fiscal year due to the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, in the month of August 2024, the exports reached 5.1 billion dollars showing an increase of 620 million dollar. The

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Mohsin vows to eliminate terrorists with public support

President Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Aimal Wali Khan called on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. Matters related to mutual interest and overall situation of country were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Interior Minister said the national narrative against terrorism is a voice of Pakistan.

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