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The importance of a fair judicial process for Imran Khan and all Pakistanis. UK govt responds to MPs’ concerns on political situation in Pakistan British Foreign Secretary David Lammy

On: November 17, 2024

Tagged: British Foreign Secretary, Fair judicial process, Political situation Pakistan, PTI Leader Imran Khan

UK govt responds to MPs’ concerns on political situation in Pakistan LONDON ( WEB NEWS ) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has responded to a letter from Members of Parliament (MPs) expressing concerns about the current political situation in Pakistan and issues surrounding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder ImranRead More →

Smog continues to have debilitating effects on the health Lahore remained one of the worst polluted cities with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 766 .

On: November 17, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Air Quality Index, Effects on health, Smog continues, Worst polluted cities

Smog continues to have debilitating effects on health & routine activities of people in several parts of Pakistan LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Smog continues to have debilitating effects on the health and routine activities of people in several parts of Pakistan. Lahore remained one of the worst polluted citiesRead More →

The negotiations with Pakistani higher-ups remained positive overall. IMF No Mini-Budget Will Be Introduced, Tax Collection Target of PKR 12,970 Billion Will Be Achieved. FM M. Aurangzeb

On: November 17, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Extended Fund Facility, IMF communique, IMF Negotiations, Meetings positive overall, No Mini-Budget

IMF wants stringent implementation to meet targets after concluding meetings with Pakistani authorities Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Says No Mini-Budget Will Be Introduced, Tax Collection Target of PKR 12,970 Billion Will Be Achieved ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued its communique on Saturday afterRead More →

Judicial reforms to start from top: CJP Yahya Afridi The meeting was attended by the academia from Pakistan’s leading varsities and prominent development experts

On: November 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Academia from varsities, Challenges to justice system, CJP Yahya Afridi, Pakistan Supreme Court

CJP Yahya Afridi convenes a meeting as a part of the commitment to strengthen service delivery & broaden access to justice Highlights the challenges facing Pakistan’s justice system Says feedback from all stakeholders—judges, lawyers, litigants & citizens—would be central to developing a responsive & effective system ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS Read More →

Senate Committee criticizes Railway Ministry for lack of transparency The Committee deliberated on the cases of theft, embezzlement, and accidents in the railways during the last five years

On: November 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Criticizes Railway Ministry, Lack of transparency, Land encroachment, senate committee

Senate Committee criticizes Railway Ministry for lack of transparency, calls for action on encroached land & discontinued railway line ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Jam Saifullah Khan chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Railways held Wednesday at Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges. The Senate Committee deliberated on the casesRead More →

Senate Committee recommends plan for future MDCAT exams The Committee heard the complaints of Doctors against the Executive Director of PIMS

On: November 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Executive Director PIMS, MDCAT exams, Ministry probe the complaints, senate committee

Senate Committee recommends plan for future MDCAT exams to be submitted by December end The Committee heard the complaints of Doctors against the Executive Director of PIMS on the Charges of racism, nepotism, workplace harassment and misuse of Government power. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee onRead More →

New policy to penalize businesses issuing fake POS receipts. Chairman FBR Full implementation of Islamic banking is set for 2027, yet progress has been slow. Farooq H Naik

On: November 14, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Fake currency From ATMs, Finance and Revenue, Islamic Banking, senate committee

Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue convened under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla Full implementation of Islamic banking is set for 2027, yet progress has been slow. Farooq H Naik The FBR Chairman confirmed a new policy to penalize businesses issuing fake POS receipts, with a fine ofRead More →

The Debt-to-GDP Ratio Should Stay Below 60%, but Our Current Ratio is 68% Continuous Renewal of Loans Has Become Unsustainable for the Economy, Says Ikhtiyar Baig

On: November 14, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Current Ratio is 68%, debt to GDP ratio, Pakistan's economy, Renewal of Loans

Continuous Renewal of Loans Has Become Unsustainable for the Economy, Says Ikhtiyar Baig The Debt-to-GDP Ratio Should Stay Below 60%, but Our Current Ratio is 68% ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Member of the National Assembly, Mirza Ikhtiyar Baig, stated that the continuous renewal of loans has become unsustainable forRead More →

Ministries had requested to be discussed Pakistani’s issues with UAE. Senate Pakistanis are being employed in Iraq for jobs with salaries ranging from $300 to $400. Senators

On: November 14, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: $ 32 billion annually, Issues in UAE IRAQ, overseas Pakistanis, senate committee

Senate Standing Committee Meeting Discusses Issues Faced by Pakistanis in the UAE and Iraq, Visa Restrictions by UAE Overseas Pakistanis are a Valuable Asset to Pakistan, Contributing $32 Billion Annually, say Committee Members ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis meeting was held under SenatorRead More →

The pharmaceutical export volume could increase to 2 billion USD. Senate committee TDAP has failed to engage participants in single-country exhibitions held in Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Iraq.

On: November 13, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 2 billion USD, senate committee, Single-country exhibitions, The pharmaceutical export

Senate Committee reviews TDAP’s export strategies & explores Pharma excel proposal for pharmaceutical growth Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan chairs the meeting ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan chaired the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Commerce held on Tuesday at Parliament House. The Senate CommitteeRead More →

Senate Committee forms Sub-Committee to investigate wheat import scandal The committee was briefed on the role and function of PASSCO along with the budget for the last three years.

On: November 13, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: national food security, Pensions for employees, senate committee, Wheat import scandal

Senate Committee forms Sub-Committee to investigate wheat import scandal, names Senator Aimal Wali Khan as Convener Meeting of Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research held under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security andRead More →

Heavy Fog… Traffic Disruptions, Motorways Closed, Flights Canceled Flights from Karachi to Lahore 39 flights were delayed. The train schedule was also affected.

On: November 13, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Flights Canceled, Heavy Fog, Motorways Closed, Train schedule affected.

Heavy Fog and Smog Cause Traffic Disruptions, Motorways Closed, Flights Canceled, Trains Delayed Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi (Web News) Due to dense fog and smog, motorways were closed, multiple flights were canceled, and 39 flights were delayed. The train schedule was also affected. According to a motorway spokesperson, due to severeRead More →

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