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A major crackdown by the government against power theft is underway across the country. According to a tweet issued by the Secretary Power Division Rashid Langrial, eight million units of power theft have been detected as a result of the crackdown. ...

Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik took oath as the Caretaker Federal Minister on Monday. President Dr. Arif Alvi administered him the oath at a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar Ul Haq has vowed to ensure good governance in the state. In an interview, he said federal government has released about 11.5 billion rupees for Azad Kashmir. In reply to a question, he said tour...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that putting backward areas of the country on the path of development is the priority of the government. He was talking to Country Director of World Bank Najay Benhassaine who called on him in Is...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said no compromise will be made on Hajj arrangements to provide maximum facilitation to the intending pilgrims. He said this while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding advance preparations ...

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, and Privatization Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has emphasized the government's commitment to make Pakistan a hub for technological advancements and economic prosperity. She was chairing a Meeting on Special Te...

The Finance Division has rebutted the reports appearing in a section of media regarding non-provision of financial support to PIA by the government. In a statement today, the Finance Division termed the news as inaccurate and misleading. It said t...