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Pakistan Army has opened the snow-clad Burzil Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan for traffic after hectic efforts in biting cold weather.Burzil Pass is located 178 km from Gilgit at the height of 13,808 feet above sea level which is covered by snow from October ...
Read More »ECP notifies officials to ensure smooth, fair election of Punjab Assembly
The Election Commission of Pakistan has notified officials to ensure a smooth and fair election of the Punjab Assembly.According to an ECP news release, they include 36 District Returning Officers, 297 Returning Officers, and 294 Assistant Returning Of...
Read More »Security forces kill nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
Security forces killed nine terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan district on Wednesday. According to ISPR, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.Locals of the area appr...
Read More »Govt’s pragmatic measures for fiscal discipline leading to economic growth: Dar
Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says the pragmatic measures being taken by government to bring about economic and fiscal stability are leading to economic recovery and growth. He was talking to the British Acting High Commissioner, Andrew Dalgleish who called on him in Islamabad on Monday They exchanged views on …
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Parliament’s joint session holds debate on key issues
The Joint Sitting of the Parliament undertook a discussion on various issues including law and order and terrorism, economic policy, Jammu and Kashmir Issue, respect for national institutions, China-Pakistan-Economic-Corridor, population explosion, Climate Change impact and foreign policy of the country. The discussion is aimed at creating awareness and building consensus …
Read More »PM directs for strict action against hoarders to ensure supply of essential commodities
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure uninterrupted availability of edible items to the people across the country. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday regarding the availability of essential items and ensuring stability in their prices. The Prime Minister directed to take firm …
Read More »PM directs to expedite privatization process of Public Sector Enterprises
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to expedite the privatisation process of the Public Sector Enterprises, recommended by the Privatisation Commission Board. Presiding over an important review meeting regarding the privatisation of Public Sector Enterprises in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said transparency should be the top priority in the …
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