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No Mini-Budget on the Horizon, Government Says After IMF Visit
ISLAMABAD, November 16, 2024 – The federal government has ruled out the possibility of a mini-budget, following the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) staff mission to Pakistan.
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad…
COAS General Asim Munir Slams India’s Hindutva Ideology, Calls for Kashmir Resolution
ISLAMABAD, November 16,2024: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has criticized India’s “Hindutva ideology,” accusing it of endangering minorities both within India and abroad.
Addressing a special session of the…
Pak Requests Additional $1.2 Bln – IMF Team Leaves With a Constructive End-Note
Mission Chief's end note says, "We had constructive discussions with the authorities on their economic policy and reform efforts to reduce vulnerabilities and lay the basis for stronger and sustainable growth".
Govt keeps petroleum product prices unchanged
Islamabad : There is no change in the prices of petroleum products for the current fortnight , an official notification said here.
The Finance ministry in its handout said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) worked out the rates…
Pakistan to Block Illegal VPNs
Islamabad, (Newsman): Pakistan has announced plans to block unauthorized Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country, citing national security risks and concerns over the misuse of the technology.
The Ministry of Interior highlighted…
Air Pollution Sickens 1.9 Million in Punjab
Lahore, (Newsman): Health authorities in Pakistan have reported that air pollution has severely affected most parts of Punjab, the country’s most populous province, sickening more than 1.9 million people in the past month.
According to a…
Punjab Govt Declares Health Emergency as Smog Crisis Hits Lahore and Multan
Punjab Govt Declares Health Emergency as Smog Crisis Hits Lahore and Multan
LAHROE, November 15, 2024: In response to the rapidly worsening air quality, the provincial government of Punjab has declared a health emergency in Lahore and…
CCOP Rejects Blue World PIA Offer of Rs 10 Bln
The CCOP reviewed the summary of PC Board which it had asked the rejection of the bid of PKR 10 billion given by Blue-World for privatization of PIACL (60% shares). The CCOP decided to agree with the proposal and recommendations of PC…
Smog Crisis Engulfs Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, and Multan Face Hazardous Air Quality
KARACHI, November 15, 2024: The air quality in Karachi deteriorated sharply on Friday morning, with temperatures dropping and pollutants trapped close to the ground.
The air quality in Karachi reached a "very unhealthy" AQI of…
India Refuses to Send Kabaddi Team to Pakistan
Lahore, (Newsman): India has decided not to send its Kabaddi team to Pakistan for the bilateral matches scheduled for November 19. The matches were set to take place in Kartarpur, Gujarat, and Lahore.
The decision comes shortly after…
