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Islamabad, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Pakistan is progressing towards securing a new, expanded financial support agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This development comes as the nation seeks to stabilize and ...
Read More »Pakistan’s Met Office Predicts Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorms Across Regions with Occasional Gaps
Islamabad, Pakistan's Met Office has issued a weather forecast predicting rain, wind, and thunderstorms across various regions, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall and snowfall over high mountains. The weather system is expected to begin on th...
Read More »International Earth Day Focuses on Combating Plastic Pollution, Pakistani Prime Minister Calls for Action
Islamabad, Today marks the observance of International Earth Day, with this year's theme centered on addressing the challenges posed by plastic pollution. The event aims to enhance awareness about the environmental impacts of plastic, advocate for red...
Read More »Karachi Mayor Welcomes 29th World Mushaira, Praises City’s Tradition of Literary Events
Karachi, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab expressed his appreciation for the organization of the 29th World Mushaira in Karachi, emphasizing that such events help cultivate academic and literary interests among citizens and foster positive thinki...
Read More »UN Expert Releases Guide to Implement Right to a Clean and Sustainable Environment
Geneva, David R. Boyd, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, announced the publication of a new User Guide aimed at helping governments, businesses, and civil society turn UN resoluti...
Read More »FBR Launches Countrywide Crackdown Against Illicit Sale of Counterfeit and Non-stamped Cigarettes
Islamabad, The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major crackdown on counterfeit and non-stamped cigarettes, seizing over 1,235 packerites of cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 96 million. This operation, conducted by the Inland Revenue...
Read More »Mehbooba Mufti Advocates for Reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Status
Srinagar, In a resolute public address, Mehbooba Mufti, President of the Peoples Democratic Party, has called for the reinstatement of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, which was stripped away by the Indian government on August 5, 2019. Acco...
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