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Gwadar emerges as hub for regional connectivity: CM Bugti

QUETTA – Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said Gwadar is emerging as a hub for Pakistan’s economic growth and regional connectivity.

#Gwadar #SarfrazBugti

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Revenue officials inspect bus terminals, markets in DI Khan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN – The district administration in Dera Ismail Khan has intensified monitoring across the district to ensure implementation of officially notified transport fares following the recent reduction in petroleum product prices and to fac…

#DIKhan #MarketInspection

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IWT violations by India put aquatic biodiversity at risk in KP, Punjab

Peshawar – As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the banks of the River Indus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, fish farmer Naseer Khan begins another day of work at his fish farm in Swabi district amid growing concerns of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) violati…

#India #IndusWatersTreaty #KPK #Punjab

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PPP leaders condemn murder of youth leader Islam Shah Khaga, demand swift justice

LAHORE – Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have strongly condemned the brutal murder of PPP Peoples Youth Pakpattan Tehsil President Islam Shah Khaga and called for the immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible.

#IslamShahKhaga

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Pakistan can emerge as regional trade hub through reforms, says FTO coordinator

LAHORE – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Coordinator Saif Ur Rehman on Sunday said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created a significant opportunity for Pakistan’s ports and logistics sector, which could translate into substantial econ…

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Woman held for posing as CM complaint cell chairperson

LAHORE – Punjab Police have arrested a woman and her accomplice for allegedly impersonating the Chairperson of the Chief Minister Punjab Complaint Cell in an attempt to obtain official protocol and government facilities.

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10 dead, 1,580 injured in 1,270 road traffic crashes across Punjab during last 24 hours

LAHORE – The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1270 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours.

#Punjab #DrowningIncident

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Pakistan launches post-hajj flight operation for 119,000 pilgrims

LAHORE – Arrangements have been finalised for the return of 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims who performed Hajj under the government scheme.

#Hajj2024

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Agriculture, renewable energy hold vast potential for climate-resilient growth: FPCCI convener

LAHORE – Convener of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Committee on Food, Shahid Imran, on Sunday said Pakistan could unlock inclusive low-carbon growth by harnessing its vast renewable energy resources,…

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Crackdown begins against those tampering with number plates

LAHORE – Traffic police have launched a crackdown against those tampering with number plates and using illegal number plates.