ISLAMABAD: Patchamuthu Illangovan, country director of the World Bank (WB), called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar here on Thursday and discussed with him issues of mutual interest. Speaking on the occasion, Illangovan said that WB President Dr Jim Yong Kim was impressed by the economic progress made by Pakistan during the last two years. He […]
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WB country director calls on finance minister
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12 terrorists killed in Karachi encounter
KARACHI: At least 12 suspected militants were shot dead in two separate encounters in the metropolis on Monday, police claimed. Malir SSP Rao Anwar claimed that eight suspected militants were gunned down in Pipri area of the city, while four others were killed in Gadap. Rao said that taking action over the information provided […]
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German ambassador calls on Imran
ISLAMABAD – German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lapel on Friday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan at his residence in Bani Gala. They held in details talks on bilateral relations, and regional situation, says a press release.
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Development projects worth billions approved
ISLAMABAD: Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday considered various development projects worth billions of rupees, including Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI) worth Rs 37,644.68 million. ECNEC, which met with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair, discussed at length the proposal of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination […]
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Army chief confirms death sentences of 13 terrorists
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday confirmed death sentences awarded by military courts of another 13 “hardcore terrorists”, said the military’s media wing in statement to the press. The convicts were involved in “committing heinous offences relating to terrorism, including killing of foreign tourists at Nanga Parbat, attack on […]
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Pakistan-Iran trade volume must touch $5bn: Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said on Saturday that international community’s decision to lift economic sanctions against Iran would pave the way for greater economic relations between Pakistan and Iran. He said that all possible efforts should be made to enhance Iran-Pakistan trade and economic relations and expressed the optimism that the two countries would […]
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Roshni Association, PNCA, Shakir Ali Museum organises paintings exhibition for special persons
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Earthquake jolts Chitral, adjoining areas
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ECP directs NA-267 candidates to discontinue campaign by Apr 27
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US to return Buddha’s smuggled sculpture to Pakistan on Thursday
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Labour Day to celebrated across globe on May 1
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PTI postpones Faisalabad rally after woman harassment incidents
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Whistleblower behind Panama Papers denies being a spy
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Pak, Tajikistan agree to boost trade, energy ties
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Mild tremors felt in Swat, surroundings
SWAT: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Swat and its adjoining areas, a private TV channel reported on Sunday. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, the epicentre of the quake was in Hindukush mountain range at a depth of 90 kilometres.
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Only PML-N can bring real change in KP, says Nawaz
MINGORA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said the PML-N was a beacon of hope for the disillusioned people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who were promised of a change but which was never delivered. Addressing a large gathering after inaugurating the Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital, the prime minister said the PML-N was striving hard to serve the […]
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Taliban Shura joining heads to reach consensus on Mullah Mansours successor
ISLAMABAD/PEAHAWAR: Taliban Shura (council) members were busy all day long on Tuesday discussing the new leadership after the reported death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour in Saturday’s drone strike in Balochistan. The meeting, which started in the morning continued till filing of the report, somewhere in the southern Zabul province of Afghanistan near the Pak-Afghan border, […]
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Six railway stations rehabilitated at Rs 24.99m cost
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has rehabilitated six railway stations at the cost of Rs 24.99 million under the project of `Rehabilitation of Assets Damaged during floods 2010′ to ensure smooth train operation and passenger facilitation. An official in the Ministry of Railways said that the railway stations included in the project are Kot Addu, Gurmani, Taunsa, […]
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PM Nawazs open heart surgery completed successfuly in London
LONDON: Open heart surgery of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif concluded successfully, Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the prime minister, tweeted on Tuesday. Surgery successful by The Grace Of Almighty. The Prime Minister is off the pump now. Will be shifted to ICU in the next 60 mins or so. — Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 31, […]
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Sherry questions skewed funds distribution to provinces
KARACHI: Former federal minister and Pakistan People’s Party Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said it is absolutely irresponsible of the federal government to disregard provinces and their specific needs in the budget-making process. Commenting on the budget, she questioned the ‘skewed’ distribution of funds to the provinces in the national budget, which is […]
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Pakistan, Egypt discuss resumption of direct flights
CAIRO: The seventh round of bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Egypt was held here in the Egyptian capital to review cooperation in specific areas. Special Secretary Mohammad Waheedul Hassan led the Pakistani team, in which Ambassador to Egypt was also included. The Egyptian side was led by Assistant Foreign Minister Yasser Mourad. The two […]