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Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for industries and production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has announced that improving small and medium enterprises' access to credit and financial facilities is a key focus area of the government. During a ...

Vienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved a safeguards agreement for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 5. According to Radio Pakistan, this important development reflects the international community's continued confidence in Pakis...

Pakistan: Pakistan and Egypt have underscored the imperative of de-escalation, restraint, and adherence to international law to safeguard regional peace and stability. This came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreig...

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has conferred Professor Emeritus status to four former Vice Chancellors. The award letters have been issued to Prof. Dr Zaffar Muhammad Khan, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Technology...

Wana: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that the use of Afghan soil by Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan for acts of terrorism against Pakistan is unacceptable. He made these remarks du...

Islamabad: A meeting of leaders and representatives of the parliamentary parties was held in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. During the meeting, the Prime Minister took the parliamentary leaders into confidenc...

Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani says agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy and providing relief to farmers remains a national priority. He was talking to President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, wh...