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JUI-F sets December 8 as deadline for government as minister seeks time to “give the bill legal form” Blogging Sole

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JUI-F sets December 8 as deadline for government as minister seeks time to “give the bill legal form” Blogging Sole

JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman addresses a press conference at Jamia Noor Ul Anwar Maskeen Pura in Chiniot on October 27, 2022. — Online Fazl says he doesn’t want confrontation with the state. Government pushes seminaries towards extremism: head of JUI-F. So-called reforms are being imposed on madrassas, he says. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana … Read more

Prime Minister congratulates country on weekly drop in inflation to 3.57% Blogging Sole

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Prime Minister congratulates country on weekly drop in inflation to 3.57% Blogging Sole

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 13, 2024. — PID The Prime Minister reiterates the government’s commitments to economic recovery. “I remain faithful to all the promises I made,” the Prime Minister said. He says the country is moving towards progress after economic stability. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister … Read more

Minister refutes reports of cut-price oil deal with Russia Blogging Sole

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Minister refutes reports of cut-price oil deal with Russia Blogging Sole

The Maltese-flagged tanker Minerva Baltica sails through the Bosphorus en route to the Black Sea in Istanbul, Turkey, December 5, 2022. — Reuters Islamabad does not buy any crude oil cargo from Moscow: Malik. The minister said the government was considering postponing 5 additional LNG cargoes. Highlights excess LNG due to lack of purchase by … Read more

French lawmakers pass vote of no confidence, ousting prime minister and deepening economic uncertainty Blogging Sole

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French lawmakers from the far right and left came together to vote Wednesday on a motion of no confidence driven by budget disputes that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron has insisted that he will serve … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for global collaboration to address water challenges Blogging Sole

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Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for global collaboration to address water challenges Blogging Sole

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on December 3, 2024. — Geo News/screenshot ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed the need for international cooperation and collaboration to address water challenges. Addressing the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh, Prime Minister Shehbaz said: “We need international cooperation and collaboration to … Read more

Ongoing talks with 11 IPPs to reduce electricity prices (Minister of Energy) Blogging Sole

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Ongoing talks with 11 IPPs to reduce electricity prices (Minister of Energy) Blogging Sole

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. — APPLICATION/File Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Friday that negotiations with 11 other independent power producers (IPPS) were currently underway to reduce electricity tariffs. While briefing on the ‘Bijli Sahulat package’, Laghari said the government had terminated power purchase agreements with five IPPs, a … Read more

Punjab minister says police officer killed by ‘violent’ PTI protesters Blogging Sole

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Punjab minister says police officer killed by ‘violent’ PTI protesters Blogging Sole

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari addresses the press conference in Lahore on November 25, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News PTI’s ‘Youth Force’ implicated in shooting at police: minister. Said unarmed police officers deployed on orders of Punjab CM. Azma Bokhar says Bushra Bibi is inciting violence in the country. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari … Read more

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others Blogging Sole

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others Blogging Sole

The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for several people, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of crimes including “starvation as a method of warfare.” CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas.

Khurram Schehzad appointed advisor to Finance Minister on financial reforms Blogging Sole

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Khurram Schehzad appointed advisor to Finance Minister on financial reforms Blogging Sole

Khurram Schehzad, veteran investment banker. -Linkedin/@khurramschehzad Veteran investment banker Khurram Schehzad has been appointed as advisor to Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb on financial reforms as the government steps up efforts to bring sweeping changes in different sectors of the economy to put the country on the right path sustainable growth. “The Prime Minister was pleased … Read more

Tax evaders and accomplices will not go unpunished (Prime Minister Shehbaz) Blogging Sole

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Tax evaders and accomplices will not go unpunished (Prime Minister Shehbaz) Blogging Sole

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review the country’s overall economic situation on November 18, 2024. — Radio Pakistan Tax evaders will be brought to justice, Prime Minister Shehbaz promises. He orders the competent authorities to accelerate measures against tax evaders. Helping the population is the government’s absolute priority, reiterates the Prime Minister. … Read more