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The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and commercial banks to facilitate easy-term loans

Pakistan’s Total Reserves Cross $22.5 Billion After IMF Tranche

KARACHI : Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have crossed $22.5 billion after the government received a $1.2 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).   The central bank’s statistics show that Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.5885 billion as of May […]

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Country Is Not Running’: Raja Nasir Abbas Demands Respectful Dialogue

ISLAMABAD : Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, asserted on Friday that engaging in dialogue should not be mistaken for weakness, warning that the country’s political crisis is intensifying by the day. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the opposition parties’ parliamentary group, Raja Nasir Abbas said the government

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Low convictions: Govt mulls faceless courts to fight terror in Balochistan

Pending Cases in District Courts Surpass 2 Million Nationwide

ISLAMABAD: The backlog of cases in Pakistan’s district Court’s has crossed the 2 million mark, according to newly released data by the Law and Justice Commission. The figures also reveal a critical shortage of judicial officers, with over 1,150 courts lying inactive due to vacant judge positions.   The data paints a stark picture of

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Govt Denies Ending 200-Unit Power Subsidy

Govt Denies Ending 200-Unit Power Subsidy

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has strongly rejected media reports claiming that the federal government plans to withdraw electricity subsidies for consumers using up to 200 units per month. A ministry spokesperson clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to alter or end the current relief policy for low-consumption domestic consumers, reaffirming the government’s

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Five Killed as Passenger Van Plunges Into Ravine in Zhob

Five Killed as Passenger Van Plunges Into Ravine in Zhob

ZHOB: At least five people, including women and children, lost their lives when a passenger van plunged into a deep ravine near Zhob, Balochistan. Several others are feared injured, with the casualties expected to rise. According to initial reports, the tragic accident occurred due to speeding. The driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating

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Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to CPEC 2 Success on IT, industries

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to CPEC 2 Success on IT, industries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the success of the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with a renewed focus on agriculture, information technology, industry and mining. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz made the remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with a

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PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit China for Strategic Talks

PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit China for Strategic Talks

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday to Tuesday for talks, China’s foreign ministry said. The ministry did not specify whether the ongoing Middle East conflict, including tensions involving Iran, would be part of the discussions. Pakistan and China have both sought to play diplomatic roles in efforts to ease tensions in

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