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Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sanctioned more than eight billion rupees for several ministries, including allocations for defense, education, and broadcasting. The committee, led by Finance Minister Muhammad A...

Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved several significant financial allocations and policy adjustments. The com...

Karachi: The federal government has introduced a new initiative, 'Uraan Pakistan,' aimed at promoting national development, as announced by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal. During a media briefing in Karachi, Iqbal emphasized the gov...

Dhaka: Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in self-exile in India. According to Kashmir Media Service, the warrant was issued by the tribunal's chai...

Islamabad: A high-level meeting between Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and a delegation from the Population Council, led by its President Dr. Rana Hajjeh, focused on addressing the challenges stemming from the nation's rapid populati...

Lahore: The Punjab Police experienced a record number of promotions in 2024, with over 4,500 officers and personnel advancing to higher ranks. According to Punjab Police, this wave of promotions included 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) p...

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a comprehensive legal crackdown on human trafficking networks across Pakistan, emphasizing the need to set a strong precedent. During a meeting held in Islamabad to review progress on anti-traffick...