IMF delegation reaches Pakistan, talks to begin tomorrow: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached Pakistan, and the two sides would begin talks for a new loan programme on Monday (tomorrow). Addressing a pre-budget seminar, finance minister said that the private sector would have to lead and guide the country out of the difficult …
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2.1m houses being built for flood afectees: Sindh CM
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, during a press conference on Sunday, highlighted a number of development projects being undertaken by his government across the province, in line with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s promise of fulfilling commitments made during his election campaign. The chief minister – after chairing a meeting of elected representatives of four …
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Pir Pagara’s cousin joins PPP
Qaim Shah Rashidi, the cousin of Pir Pagara, the head of the Functional League has joined the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). According to a statement on Sunday, Shah Rashidi announced his decision regarding joining of PPP during a meeting with PPP Sindh President Nisar Ahmad Khuhro. Mr Rashidi said he was joining PPP as he …
Mirpur intermediate board reschedule exams over AJK inflation protests
The Mirpur Intermediate and Secondary Education Board has postponed the ongoing examinations of the Intermediate. The board took the step in the wake of the ongoing tense situation in the AJK. According to board notification, the exam due on May 13 will commence on May 25. The anti-inflation protest in AJK has been continuing for …
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Violent protests in AJK: DIG Muzaffarabad Region replaced
Due to the violent protests in the capital of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the government has replaced the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muzaffarabad, the authorities said on Sunday. According to the details, DIG Muzaffarabad Region Yasin Qureshi has been transferred and Irfan Masood Kashfi has been appointed as the new DIG. The sources …
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Scholarships announced for Pakistani students in Turkey
Ankara-based TED University officials on Sunday offered significant scholarships on quality education in 23 undergraduate and 17 graduate programmes to the Pakistani students, enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester. During the Devcom-Pakistan webinar on Sunday, officials from TED University’s international programs announced that new enrollees will receive scholarships ranging from 25 to 100 percent, determined …
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President summons NA session tomorrow
President Asif Ali Zardari summoned session of the National Assembly at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Monday at four in the afternoon. According to a statement issued today, the house will discuss issues of national and international importance besides transacting legislative business. Meanwhile, National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has called a meeting with …
KSA set to test Flying Taxis, drones to facilitate pilgrims
Saudi Arabia is set to test Flying Taxis and drones during this year’s pilgrimage to extend best facilities to the pilgrims. This was stated by Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Transport and Logistic Services Saleh al-Jasser during an interview with state-run television Al Arabiya. The Minister said that currently a lot of competition among various transportation …
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