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Islamabad, Feb 08: The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to allow international oil suppliers to import, sell locally, and re-export petroleum products on their own accounts. This decision aims to enhance the country's fuel security and boost the economy. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is amending
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Independent candidate Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, contesting from National Assembly Constituencies NA 47 and 48, has voiced strong opposition to the decision to suspend mobile phone services across the country, labeling it as the onset of electoral fraud. In his statement regarding the mobile phone service suspension, Khokhar expressed concern over
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Unrest marred the electoral process in Karachi's NA-232 constituency on Election Day as unidentified individuals allegedly linked to a political party stormed Polling Station No. 37 in Pakistan Public School and forcibly snatched ballot papers The incident, involving the forcible confiscation of ballot papers from the presiding officer,
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 08: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the nationwide suspension of mobile phone and internet services on election day, denouncing it as an assault on democracy. A spokesperson for the party lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan, accusing it of failing to uphold the transparency and integrity of
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 03: the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association reported that overall cement sales experienced a 14.79% decline in January 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to statistics from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, the total cement sales for January 2024 reached 3.414 million
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 27: The elected representatives of flour mills across Pakistan threw their weight behind the controversial issue of wheat exports, proposing an initial limit of 0.7 to 1 million tons in a key meeting at the Federal Ministry of National Food Security on Saturday in Islamabad. The meeting
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KARACHI, Jan 27: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar underscored the imperative of doubling the tax-to-GDP ratio to achieve development goals during a ceremony marking World Customs Day at Customs House Karachi. Addressing the gathering, the Finance Minister outlined the challenges in customs reforms, emphasizing the need for a simplified
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23: Salman Akram Raja, a candidate affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has formally contested the Election Commission's ruling declaring him an independent candidate. The challenge has been filed in the Lahore High Court through legal representative Samira Khosa Advocate, listing the Election Commission and others
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Rawalpindi, 22 January, 2024: On 22 January 2024, a fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan border. Own troops effectively surrounded and engaged the fleeing terrorists. Resultantly, seven terrorists were sent to hell who remained actively involved in terrorists
Education
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21: A recent report from the Federal Ministry of Education has disclosed a startling revelation that a staggering 2.62 million children in Pakistan are deprived of attending school. The data for the report, covering the academic year 2021-2022, is set to be officially released soon. According to
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KARACHI, Jan 21: Tensions soared in Karachi as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of orchestrating attacks on their respective offices. The clashes resulted in injuries to several political workers from both parties. According to media reports, the incident unfolded at
Iran
In early hours of 18 January 2024, Pakistan carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage. Hideouts used
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Islamabad, Jan 16: Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge of 103% in tractor sales on an annual basis during the initial six months of the current financial year. According to data from the All Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association, the country recorded the sale of 23,411 tractor units from July
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Islamabad (Jan 16): The transport sector in Pakistan has witnessed a significant influx of foreign direct investment (FDI), with a notable $7.3 million recorded during the first four months of the financial year 2023-24. The data, released by the Board of Investment, highlights a positive trend in foreign capital
Roshan Digital accounts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: The State Bank disclosed that in December 2023 alone, $16 million found its way into Roshan digital accounts, contributing to a grand total of $1.61 billion deposited throughout the year. Media outlets quote the State Bank's assertion that December 2023 witnessed the opening of
European Union
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12: Pakistanis working in European Union (EU) countries have contributed significantly to the country's economy, with remittances witnessing a remarkable 19% annual increase in December, according to a report released by the State Bank. In December 2023, remittances from Pakistanis in EU countries totaled $285 million,