Pakistan’s Independence Day, celebrated on the 14th of August, holds immense significance in the nation’s history. It marks the day when Pakistan emerged as a sovereign nation, breaking free from British colonial rule in 1947. As Pakistan prepares to celebrate its 76th Independence Day in 2023, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on the…
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Abdullah Momand Published July 30, 2023 Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit during which he will attend a ceremony planned to mark 10 years of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah received the visiting dignitary at the airport….
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IMF approves release of funds over nine months to support Pakistan’s economic stabilisation programme. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a much-awaited $3bn bailout for Pakistan, a move that is likely to help prevent the South Asian country from defaulting on its debt repayments. In a statement on Wednesday, the IMF said its executive board gave…
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry in the wake of a Quran-burning stunt in Sweden that led to protests across the Muslim world. The motion passed on Wednesday, but was opposed by the United States and the European Union, which said it conflicts with their positions on human…
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber July 12, 2023 4:09 PM GMT+5 GENEVA, July 12 (Reuters) – The United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday approved a disputed resolution on religious hatred in the wake of the burning of a Koran in Sweden, prompting concern by Western states who say it challenges long-held practices in rights protection. The resolution,…
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LAMABAD: Fitch Ratings on Monday upgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘CCC’ from ‘CCC-’ reflecting reduced external financing risks with improved external liquidity and funding conditions following recent staff-level agreement (SLA) with the IMF on a nine-month Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) in June. “We expect the SLA to be approved by the…
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Businessmen looking to invest in other sectors too, says CEO of real estate company ISLAMABAD: In a meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Monday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Egyptian company, Eighteen Elite Real-Estate, Tarek Hamdy expressed a keen desire to invest in Pakistan. Briefing the finance minister on the…
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a UAE-based tech company, today announced the signing of an exclusive MoU with Pakistan-headquartered JK&S Developers, a real estate arm of the renowned Saif Group. The agreement will see Shaariq.com facilitate sales in JK&S Developers’ highly anticipated project D.I. Khan New City. Shaariq.com will leverage its enterprise blockchain capabilities to ensure secure, transparent, and seamless…
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The 15th martyrdom anniversary of former Prime Minister and Chairperson Pakistan People’s Party, Shaheed Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto is being observed on Tuesday. Main event in connection with the day will be held at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto in Larkana on Tuesday, which will be addressed by PPP Chairman and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and…
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Commercial & Residential plots in Hayatabad offered by Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) through open auction on November 22,2022 at 11 am for Residential plots & on November 23, 2022 at 11 am for Commercial plots in PDA commercial complex , Hayatabad phase 5, Peshawar KPK. Residential plots of 3 Marla,7 Marla,10 Marla ,1 Kanal &…
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