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World Bank to Restructure Pakistan’s $970M CRISP Program
Pakistan’s largest social protection initiative is undergoing a significant transformation. The World Bank is moving to approve a second restructuring of the $970 million Crisis-Resilient Social Protection (CRISP) Program. This strategic shift aims to align the project with the Bank’s…
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Pakistan’s Health Spending Falls Short at Just 0.9% of GDP in 2024–25
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Pakistan has allocated Rs. 924.9 billion for the health sector in its fiscal year 2024–25 budget, amounting to 0.9% of the national GDP, according to…
PM Appoints Key Officials for IT and Cybersecurity Projects
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed key professionals to lead major IT and cybersecurity projects, including roles under startup support and the Cyber Security for…
PM Shehbaz Extends Tenure of Cybersecurity Project Director
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a one-year extension for the current Cybersecurity Project Director under the NTISB-led project. Prime Minister Sharif approved extension…
Bilawal’s Dig at Modi Over ‘Temu’ Triggers Firestorm on Chinese Product Quality
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Bilawal Bhutto’s recent analogy likening Indian PM Narendra Modi to a “Temu version of Netanyahu” has ignited discussions about perceptions of Chinese products and platforms,…
New Body Cameras to Curb False Challans in Lahore
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Lahore traffic police have introduced body cameras for their wardens. These devices, now integrated into their uniforms, are expected to revolutionize the way traffic regulations…
Pakistan to Shift Towards Net Billing System for Solar Energy Users
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The federal government is set to shift from the current net metering model to a net billing system as solar power installations under net metering…
Pakistan Railways Offers 20% Eid Discount Nationwide
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Pakistan Railways has rolled out a nationwide 20% discount on all train fares, valid for the first three days of Eid. According to an official…
Air India Losses Due to Pakistan Airspace Closure Hit Rs8.2 Billion
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As the Pakistan airspace closure drags into its 40th consecutive day, Air India is facing escalating financial pressure, with insiders warning that the situation is…
NEC Sanctions Rs. 4.2 Trillion Budget, Targets 4.2% Growth
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In a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Economic Council (NEC) gave the green light to the Annual Development Plan for…
CCP Cracks Down on Fertilizer Cartel: Rs375 Million Fine Imposed
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed significant fines totalling Rs375 million on six major urea fertiliser manufacturers and their industry associations for engaging…
Multiple Countries Suspend Student Visas for Pakistani Students
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The Director General (DG) of Passports revealed that multiple countries, including the UAE, Italy, the UK, and various European nations, have ceased issuing student visas…
Pakistan to Save Millions as 155 Railway Stations Shift to Solar
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A total of 155 railway stations across Pakistan are set to be shifted to solar power to improve energy use and potentially reduce government expenses.…
Cola Intake Linked to Poor Aging in Women, 40 Year long Study Finds
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A new long-term study from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) has found that cola intake and its effects on health may be more serious than…
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