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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Internet Restored Across Pakistan After Major Disruption
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the restoration of internet and broadband services across Pakistan following a widespread disruption.
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Pakistan Faces Nationwide Internet Disruption, PTA Reveals Cause
On Wednesday, Pakistan experienced significant internet disruptions, with reports of either complete shutdowns or noticeably slower speeds across various regions and ISPs.
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Pakistan May Cut Petroleum Prices for First Half of August 2024
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – Pakistan is poised to provide much-needed relief to consumers with an anticipated decrease in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2024.
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Visa Reforms to Promote Tourism in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, July 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that the government has introduced significant visa reforms aimed at facilitating foreign investors, business communities, and tourists.
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