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A very harsh annual budget in the offing?

EDITORIAL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its mission to Pakistan (13 to 20 May) and in a press release noted that the “staff visit focused on recent economic developments, reform implementation and the budget strategy for fiscal …

#Budget202627 #EconomicCrisis

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Lesco asks officers to achieve recovery targets

LAHORE: The management of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has assigned special monitoring responsibilities to various officers as part of efforts to strengthen its recovery campaign and ensure the achievement of financial targets before…

#Lesco

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LHC says teenager’s custody cannot be decided against his or her consent unless…

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that custody of a teenager cannot be decided against his/her consent, unless the matter is adjudicated by a guardian court. Respecting the autonomy of grown-up children is not only a legal necessity but…

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Likely torrential rains: CM asks departments to remain on high alert

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the line departments across the province to remain on high alert during torrential rains and ensure comprehensive measures for public safety and rainwater management. The chief ministe…

#MonsoonSeason

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CM announces Rs10,000 each for exceptional cleanliness services

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, while appreciating the outstanding performance of Suthra Punjab workers, announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each for those who rendered exceptional services during the operation. Punjab Minister for In…

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Khanewal Chamber for cut in power tariffs

LAHORE: President Khanewal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khawaja Ataur Rehman have expressed serious concern over the continuous increase in electricity tariffs and heavy capacity charges, stating that the industrial sector has been pushed to t…

#Khanewal #EconomicGrowth

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PM visits Altaf Qureshi’s residence; pays tributes

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of veteran journalist late Altaf Hassan Qureshi in Lahore Saturday, to offer condolences with the bereaved family. Paying tribute to Altaf Hassan Qureshi’s services to journalism…

#AltafHassanQureshi #ShehbazSharif

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Pakistan committed to strengthening ties with US: Gilani

LAHORE: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with the United States. He expressed these views during his meeting with the United States Consul General Stetson S…

#PakistanUS #YousafRazaGilani

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Second round of Centre-JPAC talks begins

MUZAFFARABAD: The second round of important talks between the Federal Negotiation Committee and the Joint Public Action Committee began in Muzaffarabad on Saturday, with discussions focusing on a 38-point charter of demands, including the contenti…

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Kingdom lauds Pakistan’s Hajj arrangements

MAKKAH MUKARRAMAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the prestigious international “Khitamuhu Misk” Conference in Makkah, marking the successful conclusion of the Hajj season. A high-level Pakistani delegation, l…

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