Islamabad, Pakistan – In a decisive move to address concerns raised by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has pledged swift action against the organized networks responsible for sending professional beggars to the Kingdom.
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Huawei Launches ICT Training for 300,000 Pakistani Students
Islamabad, August 9, 2024 – In a significant stride towards Pakistan’s digital future, Huawei, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has launched an ambitious training program aimed at empowering 300,000 students across the country.
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SBP Declares Bank Holiday on August 14, 2024
Karachi, August 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in observance of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
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Finally, KE Extends Electricity Bill Payment Deadline
Karachi, August 6, 2024 – Karachi Electric (KE) has announced an extension for electricity bill payments, responding to consumer demands and following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This move comes as a relief to many residents grappling with the recent surge in power costs.
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Students Appeal Sindh CM to Restore St. Patrick’s A-Levels
Students in Karachi have earnestly appealed to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, requesting his intervention to reinstate the A-Level program that has been discontinued at Saint Patrick’s High School.
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PTA Decides Not to Block VPNs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has addressed recent media reports concerning the alleged blocking of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
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Sindh to Distribute 0.2 Million Solar Home Systems
Karachi, August 4, 2024 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced today that 200,000 Solar Home Systems (SHS) will be provided to low-income households across the province, using data from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).
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PM Shehbaz Says Reducing Electricity Prices Top Priority
Islamabad, August 2, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that the government is focused on providing relief to electricity consumers, emphasizing that reducing electricity prices is a key agenda for PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the government, and its allies.
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Minister Assures Capacity Payment Issues Will Be Resolved Soon
Islamabad, August 1, 2024 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Laghari has assured that the ongoing capacity payment issues affecting electricity tariffs will be resolved soon.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for Half of August 2024
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – In a move set to provide much-needed respite to citizens grappling with high electricity bills and taxes, Pakistan announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2024. This development comes as a response to the recent decline in global oil rates.
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