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Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to work closely at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels for the progress and development of the people of both countries. The agreement to this effect came at a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Advisor of Interim Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad

Pakistan and Belarus have agreed on transfer of agriculture technology from Belarus to Pakistan by establishing Belarusian agricultural machinery manufacturing plants in Pakistan. An understanding to this effect came during the seventh session of Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad. The session was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam

The International Monetary Fund has approved seven billion dollars under the Extended Fund Facility program for Pakistan. The decision was made during the IMF Executive Board meeting held in Washington. Source: Radio Pakistan

World Pharmacists Day is being observed today. This year’s theme of the day is “Meeting global health needs.” Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over approval of seven billion dollars package by the International Monetary Fund for Pakistan. In a statement issued from New York, he thanked the friendly countries particularly Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates for extending support regarding the IMF package.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says provincial government is committed to support small-scale farmers and boost agricultural productivity in the province. Addressing the Kisan Cards distribution ceremony in Faisalabad today, she said forty thousand farmers will receive Kisan Cards, under which they can access to interest-free loans and subsidies for

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhance cooperation with the Maldives in the fields of trade, tourism, education, investment and climate change. He expressed this resolve while talking to President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United