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Day: July 14, 2025

DPM Chairs Meeting to Review Progress on Investment Initiatives

Islamabad: A meeting to review progress on investment initiatives from friendly countries across key sectors was held in Islamabad on Monday with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Discussions focused on foreign investments in infrastructure, energy, petroleum, and economic development. According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar stressed the

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PSX Surpasses Psychological Barrier of 135,000 Points

Islamabad: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed the psychological barrier of one lac thirty-five thousand points during the trading for the first time in history. According to Radio Pakistan, the hundred index that closed at one lac thirty-four thousand two hundred ninety-nine (134,299) points on the

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Pakistan Railways to Launch New State-of-the-Art Business Train

Islamabad: Pakistan Railways has announced to launch a new state-of-the-art business train from this week. The new train will feature twenty-eight digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard Dining Car, offering the passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience. According to Radio Pakistan, the new train service, which will

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Government Launches National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority

Islamabad: The government has announced the creation of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a new body aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector. This development is facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and marks a significant step forward for the industry. According to Radio Pakistan, NAFSA

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Pilgrims to Iraq Must Use Registered Organizers from Next Year: Naqvi

Tehran: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that starting next year, Pakistani pilgrims will be required to travel to Iraq exclusively through registered Zaireen Group Organizers, rather than individually. This announcement was made during a trilateral conference involving the Interior Ministers of Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq held in Tehran. According

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PM Shehbaz Praises Historic Rise of Pakistan Stock Exchange

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange crossing record 135,000 points. According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that the historic surge of the stock market is a reflection of the business community’s confidence in the Pakistani economy. He emphasized that recent positive

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PM Directs for Facilitating Common Citizens in Tax Reforms

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the simplification of tax returns and their availability in Urdu and directed to establish a helpline aimed at assisting the filing process. Chairing a meeting to review progress on FBR reforms, he also instructed to launch a digital invoicing in Urdu, emphasizing that

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Digitization of Economy Government’s Top Priority: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said digitization of country’s economy is government’s top priority in order to bring transparency to the system. Chairing a weekly meeting on cashless and digital economy in Islamabad, he said digitalizing payment systems between the public and government will increase transparency and ease for

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