Category: National
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PM Shehbaz unveils 10 million digital wallets for BISP beneficiaries
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a landmark initiative by introducing 10 million digital wallets for BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) beneficiaries, calling it a major step toward financial inclusion, transparency, and a modern cashless economy.
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Pakistan floods, rains claim 788 lives since June 26: NDMA
Islamabad, August 24, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have claimed 788 lives across Pakistan since June 26, 2025.
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PM Shehbaz orders intensified relief efforts in Ghizer
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed authorities to ramp up relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected region of Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, following the recent Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
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NA committee flags transparency issues in Rs172 billion project
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division has expressed serious concerns over the award of a massive infrastructure contract worth Rs172 billion, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability in the process.
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Karachi rains force closure of schools, colleges on August 21
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – Continuous heavy monsoon rains have prompted the Sindh government to extend the closure of educational institutions, including schools and colleges, for another day on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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SBP unveils new financing scheme to empower small farmers
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced a significant new initiative designed to uplift the country’s agricultural sector by launching a financing scheme exclusively for small and marginalized farmers.
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ECC approves Rs5.8 billion relief package for monsoon victims
Islamabad, August 20, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a significant relief package worth Rs5.8 billion for those affected by the devastating monsoon rains.
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Karachi brought to its knees as monsoon havoc leaves 10 dead
KARACHI – The skies opened with fury on August 19, 2025, as a relentless monsoon spell battered Karachi, Pakistan’s bustling financial hub, submerging roads, flooding homes, and leaving behind a grim trail of destruction.
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