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Day: April 13, 2025

KP Govt Launches ‘Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme’

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has introduced the “Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme” aimed at assisting low-income families by providing them with interest-free loans to build, renovate, or expand their homes. According to Radio Pakistan, a spokesman for the Housing Department stated that qualifying families will have access to interest-free loans

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Punjab Governor Hosts Luncheon in Honor of ECO Delegation

Lahore: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider hosted a luncheon in honor of the Economic Cooperation Organization delegation in Lahore on Sunday. Punjab Governor warmly welcomed the ambassadors from various countries who were part of the delegation. According to Radio Pakistan, speaking on the occasion, Sardar Saleem Haider said Lahore is

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Overseas Pakistanis Convention to Start in Islamabad Today

Islamabad: The first annual Overseas Pakistanis Convention is set to begin in Islamabad today, marking a significant event aimed at recognizing the contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the national economy. The government has extended the privilege of state guest status to overseas Pakistanis attending the convention. According to Radio Pakistan,

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US Vows to Strengthen Strategic Relationship with Pakistan

Islamabad: The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its strategic relationship with Pakistan. This understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and a US Congressional delegation in Islamabad. According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister emphasized the necessity of establishing a new equilibrium in

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Deportation of Illegal Afghan Nationals Continues

Islamabad: Deportation of illegal foreign nationals and Afghan Citizen Card holders is continuing. According to Radio Pakistan, seven thousand and twenty-five illegal Afghan nationals were sent back to their homeland yesterday. The total number of illegal Afghan nationals leaving Pakistan has reached nine hundred thirty-five thousand, eight hundred and seventy.

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Govt Committed to Welfare of Industrial Workers: Salik

Islamabad: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain emphasized the Government’s dedication to providing affordable housing for industrial workers, stating it as a top priority. According to Radio Pakistan, while inaugurating the electricity supply to a newly constructed labor complex in Islamabad, the Minister reiterated the

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Three-Day ECO-CPR Meeting Commences in Lahore

Lahore: A three-day meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) began in Lahore on Sunday. ECO Secretary General, Asad Majeed Khan, along with his delegation, is participating in the meeting. According to Radio Pakistan, upon reaching the venue, a contingent of Punjab Police presented

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Junaid Highlights Restoration of Essential Marine Habitats

Karachi: Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasized the pivotal role of blue carbon ecosystems in building a climate-resilient and sustainable maritime sector in Pakistan. In a statement today, he called for the conservation and restoration of essential marine habitats such as mangroves, sea-grasses, and salt marshes for

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