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Sheikh Rashid, the leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), has underscored the significance of party workers in driving political parties forward, stating that they play a pivotal role compared to the leaders themselves. He expressed his belief that leaders often fail to endure the challenges of imprisonment. Sheikh Rashid&
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the need for Pakistan to pass a budget that aligns with the program objectives in order to revive the stalled loan facility. Esther Perez Ruiz, the IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan, stated that the proper functioning of the foreign exchange market must be
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Cyclone Biparjoy, a very severe cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, has continued to strengthen. The storm has slowly moved in a north-northwest direction over the past 12 hours and now lies approximately 1,200km south of Karachi, at Latitude 14.0°N and Longitude 66.2°E. Chief
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In an effort to attract billions of dollars to the country and avoid a potential default, the government of Pakistan is contemplating amending the Income Tax Ordinance. The proposed amendment aims to allow individuals to bring in up to $100,000 from abroad without having to disclose the source of
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In an announcement on Wednesday, Ashfaq Tola, Chairman of the Reforms & Resource Mobilisation Commission, revealed that government employees can expect a substantial pay hike of approximately 20% in the forthcoming budget. Mr. Tola emphasized the need to boost the salaries of lower-grade employees, noting that their current remuneration
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The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in combating corruption by registering a case against several prominent individuals, including Ibrahim Maneka, the son of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief's wife Bushra Bibi, former Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, and senior bureaucrats. The case
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The federal government of Pakistan is set to release the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23 today, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's socio-economic progress during the previous fiscal year. The pre-budget document, to be unveiled by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, will highlight key achievements,
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08 June 2023: Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has once again solidified its position as one of the country's most prominent brands, securing four Effies at the recently held prestigious Effie Awards, 2023. Out of the seven nominations received, Easypaisa emerged victorious in four categories,
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Daraz, Pakistan's premier e-commerce platform, has introduced an exciting offer that gives its users a flat 15% discount on every mobile bundle purchased through the platform during the entire month of June. The promotion, which is set to last for an entire month, will span the upcoming
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has returned home after a productive three-day visit to the Republic of Iraq. Accompanied by a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bilawal aimed to strengthen the relationship between Pakistan and Iraq, focusing on areas such as economic cooperation, enhanced travel facilities, and
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Deputy Speaker Nazir Ahmed has been elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly. In a notable turn of events, no opposition member or other candidates submitted nomination papers for the Speaker position. Finance Minister Javed Manwa, who presided over the Assembly proceedings, conducted the oath-taking
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The upcoming budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year in Pakistan is expected to strike a delicate balance between meeting International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements and appealing to voters ahead of the imminent general election, according to analysts. With Pakistan's IMF program set to expire this month and