Islamabad, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Italy have signed a financial agreement for a new project titled "Water for Development (W4D): Support to mountain sustainable development and adaptation policies" in Gilgit...
Read More »Pakistan Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate by 150 Basis Points to 20.5 Percent
Karachi, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced today a reduction in the policy rate by 150 basis points to 20.5 percent, effective June 11, 2024. This decision was made in light of a significant decline in i...
Read More »Senate House Committee Convenes Under Deputy Chairman in Islamabad
Islamabad, The Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Syedaal Khan, presided over a meeting of the Senate House Committee at the Parliament House, focusing on legislative and administrative matters. According to Senate of Pakistan, the meeting aimed to deli...
Read More »Senate and National Assembly to Convene Separately in Islamabad on Monday
Islamabad, The Senate and the National Assembly are scheduled to hold sessions separately at the Parliament House this coming Monday. The meetings are set to resume proceedings at five in the evening. According to Ministry of Information and Broadca...
Read More »Punjab Police Extradite Fugitive from Spain in Kidnapping and Murder Case
Lahore, In a significant law enforcement success, Punjab Police have extradited a dangerous fugitive from Spain, wanted for kidnapping and murder, under a continued crackdown on criminals fleeing overseas. According to Punjab Police, under the direc...
Read More »Chinese Firms Set to Expand Role in CPEC’s Second Phase
Islamabad, Chinese companies have expressed optimism about expanding their investments in Pakistan following the Prime Minister's recent visit to China, which is expected to open up new opportunities for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic...
Read More »Dalit Leader Udhesh Prasad Defeats BJP in Ayodhya, Citing Rejection of Modi’s Hate Politics
Ayodhya, Udhesh Prasad, a 79-year-old Dalit leader, has made headlines by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha seat in Ayodhya, a holy city in India. According to Kashmir Media Service, Prasad, in a media interview, stated, "I...
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