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Senate passes resolution to declare Sep 7 a national holiday

The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution recommending the Government to celebrate 7th September officially and declare it as a national holiday. The resolution said, on this day, the Parliament of Pakistan unanimously declared Qadianis as a non-Muslims minority. It noted that indeed that day was historical not just for

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Punjab Govt to take steps for environmental protection: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Punjab Government will take every possible measure for environmental protection. In her message on World Ozone Protection Day, she said that the Provincial Cabinet has already approved the first ever Comprehensive Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024 for environmental protection.

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Govt seeking consensus on constitutional package, NA Told

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the constitutional package will be presented in the Parliament after evolving complete consensus on it. Speaking in the National Assembly this afternoon, he said it is the utmost desire of the government to develop maximum consensus on the proposed constitutional package. He said

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‘SOEs reforms aimed at improving governance, efficiency’

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government’s reforms of State Owned Enterprises are aimed at improving governance, efficiency and financial sustainability. He was addressing a banquet, hosted in honour of President of the Asian Development Bank, Masatsugu Asakawa in Islamabad. The Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing partnership with the ADB underscoring

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Govt committed for preservation of environment: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed government’s commitment towards preservation of the Ozone Layer, a vital shield that safeguards life on Earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. In his message on World Ozone Day, being observed today, he said unfortunately, human activities have led to the depletion of the

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President, PM condole demise of Sardar Sarfraz Chakar Domki

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Balochistan Minister for Local Government Sardar Sarfraz Chakar Domki. In their separate condolence messages, they commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. The President in his

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