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GB Assembly Approves Budget for First Quarter of FY Worth Rs20bn

Gilgit: Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has approved a budget for the first quarter of the current financial year worth twenty billion rupees. Speaker Imran Nadeem chaired the session.

According to Radio Pakistan, the assembly will convene again today at …

PM Orders Strict Action to Curb Artificial Fuel Shortage

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to work closely with the provincial governments and take strict action against those involved in creating an artificial shortage of petroleum products. He was chairing a m…

Dar Expresses Gratitude to President Xi for Hosting Banquet

Shanghai: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed his gratitude to President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for hosting a banquet for the guests, including the Pakistan delegation, in Shanghai. He expressed h…

Hanif Abbasi Highlights Improving Global Image of Pakistan

Lahore: Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi says Pakistan’s global image is improving due to foresighted diplomacy and prudent leadership. Addressing the passing-out ceremony of the Railway Police in Lahore today, he paid tribute to the country’s …

Mainly Hot and Very Humid Weather Expected Across the Country

Islamabad: Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected to prevail over most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, some regions might experience isolated rain-wind and thundershowers, particularly in Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtu…

Tanveer Invites Chinese Investment in Meat Industry

Islamabad: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has invited Chinese investment in high-tech slaughterhouses to boost meat exports to China. He was chairing a high-level meeting with a Chinese delegation in Islamabad to…

Government & Politics

President, PM Reaffirm Resolve to Eradicate Child Labour

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to completely eliminate child labour in the country, emphasizing the need to protect children from exploitation. Their messages come as the n…

Health Care

International Widows’ Day Being Observed Today

Islamabad: International Widows’ Day is being observed today.

The day is aimed at drawing attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they need. According to Radio Pakistan, this observance seeks to high…

Death Anniversary of Arfa Karim Being Observed Today

Lahore: The 14th death anniversary of the country’s computer prodigy, Arfa Karim Randhawa, is being observed today (Wednesday). She became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of nine.

According to Radio Pakistan, Microso…

Gilani Describes Senate as Guardian of Constitutional Balance

Islamabad: Acting President and Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized that devolution is not a threat to national cohesion but one of its strongest safeguards. He made these remarks during the concluding session of the Islamabad Devol…

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