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Pakistan can learn from Malaysia’s tourism success: Envoy

High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan says Pakistan can benefit from Malaysia’s experiences in tourism industry. Talking to APP, Malaysian envoy underlined need to take advantage of extensive cooperation and opportunities between both countries in global halal industry. He emphasized need for comprehensive planning for bringing investment

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Govt focused on promoting sustainable tourism practices: Eiman Shah

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan on Information, Eiman Shah says government is focused on promoting sustainable tourism practices and preserving country’s natural environment. Talking to a private news channel today, he highlighted government’s tourism promotion strategy to showcase Pakistan’s unique cultural and natural heritage. Eiman Shah said government is

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MoS attributes slow internet speed to widespread VPN usage

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima has refuted reports of government’s involvement in slowing down internet across the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, she further clarified that issues with certain apps were causing difficulties in downloading, leading to an increase in VPN usage

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PDMA issues alert regarding flash flooding in southern Punjab

Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab has warned of flash flooding in Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, and Bahawalpur divisions due to heavy rains during next twenty four hours. According to Spokesperson of PDMA, there is a flood situation in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur, while medium-level flood

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Ahsan terms restoration of economy as biggest challenge

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says the restoration of the country’s economy is the biggest challenge being faced by the nation. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said the major reason behind the current economic challenges is that in 2018, the country was handed over to an inexperienced

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NDMA warns of urban flooding in major cities across country

National Emergencies Operation Center has anticipated that more monsoon rains predicted from tonight till tomorrow with occasional gaps. In a press release today, the NDMA warned that heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera and Peshawar.

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