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Day: January 15, 2025

WB to Provide $40 Billion to Pakistan Under 10-Year CPF

Islamabad: The World Bank has pledged to provide 40 billion dollars to Pakistan under the ten-year Country Partnership Framework. According to Radio Pakistan, the commitment is a testament to the successful efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in securing international support for Pakistan’s economic growth. Out of the total 40

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PNS Yamama Visits Ports of G¶lck, Aksas in Turkiye

G¶lck: Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Yamama visited ports of G¶lck and Aksas in Turkiye. Upon arrival, officials from the Pakistani Embassy and the Turkish Navy warmly welcomed the ship. Deputy Commander of the Turkish Naval Fleet, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozden Kocer, visited PNS Yamama. He was given a detailed briefing

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Development of Energy Sector Key Priority of SIFC

Karachi: Development of energy sector is a key priority of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). As part of it, the immediate restoration of the inactive plant of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is under consideration. According to Radio Pakistan, SIFC has directed both companies to

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PAA Rejects Reports Regarding Outsourcing of Islamabad Airport

Karachi: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has categorically stated that recent reports claiming the approval of a financial bid by TERG Consortium for outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport are unauthentic and misleading. In a statement, the Authority said the matter is currently undergoing due process and no decision has been made

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Pakistan and Djibouti Sign MoU on Bilateral Political Consultations

Djibouti: Pakistan and Djibouti have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations in Djibouti. According to Radio Pakistan, Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa Division) Hamid Asghar Khan and Foreign Secretary of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Hassan signed the MoU on behalf of their respective countries. Following the signing ceremony, the

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Pakistan Rejects Baseless Assertions by Indian Minister

Karachi: Pakistan has strongly rejected the baseless accusations and unfounded assertions made by India’s Defence Minister and Chief of Army Staff during the past two days. According to Radio Pakistan, in a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognized disputed territory.

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Sardar Masood Pledges Support for Higher Education in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of state-based universities, Sardar Masood Khan, has underscored the vital importance of providing quality education and a supportive learning environment to the youth of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking with senior faculty members at the University of Azad

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