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Govt to divert 50% of public sector imports to Gwadar Port

The federal government has decided to divert fifty percent of public sector imports to Gwadar Port with the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council.

After the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China, it was decided that the Ministr…

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Govt committed to turn country into strong economy: Ahsan

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has expressed government’s resolve to turn country into a strong economy.

He was addressing book launch ceremony on the theme of “100 Most Successful CEOs and Diplomats of Pakist…

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Balochistan CM vows to defeat designs of anti-state elements

The Government of Balochistan has decided to modernize the police and levies forces to better address incidents of terrorism in the province.

This decision to this effect was announced at a meeting, which met in Quetta today with Chief Minister Mir S…

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Amir Muqam urges targeted NGO efforts for Afghan refugees

Minister for States and Frontier Regions Amir Muqam held a meeting with representatives of International Non-Governmental Organizations, working in Pakistan on issues pertaining to Afghan Refugees.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said Pakistan…

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PM seeks IT plans to achieve $25b export target in 5 years

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged IT experts to come up with their strategies and plans to achieve a target of 25 billion dollars IT exports in next five years.

Addressing ‘Agay Barho, a-Google for Pakistan’ event in Islamabad this evening, he …

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Pakistan, Egypt to work together for enhanced cooperation

Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to work together for enhanced cooperation in defence and security related fields.

The consensus to this effect was reached during meeting of 14th Pak-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee in Rawalpindi.

During the meeti…

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Defence and Martyrs Day to be observed on Friday

Defence and Martyrs Day will be observed tomorrow to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defend the motherland against all threats.

It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed international border in the dar…

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Govt working to provide better rail travel services: NA told

The National Assembly was informed today that collaborations are being considered with some countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, to improve Pakistan Railways’ services.

Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan told the House du…

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EIB evinces interest in financing Pakistan’s key projects

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema has expressed appreciation for the European Investment Bank’s loan worth 50 million Euros designated for rehabilitation of Warsak Hydro Power Project.

He was talking to a delegation of the Bank, led by H…