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Model budget proposes reforms to ease fiscal pressure and boost investment

A newly released model budget framework by economic institutions has outlined a series of proposals aimed at addressing fiscal challenges and supporting economic stability ahead of the upcoming federal budget in Pakistan.

#Economy #Budget2024

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PM arrives in Hangzhou, China on an official visit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Saturday, arrived in Hangzhou on the first phase of his four-day official visit to China.

#ShehbazSharif #Hangzhou #China

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Gold prices fall in Pakistan as global market trends downward

Gold rates in Pakistan witnessed a decline on Saturday following a drop in international bullion markets.

#GoldPrices #Economy

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Hesson calls for stronger middle-order batting ahead of ODI World Cup preparations

Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has underlined the importance of improving Pakistan’s batting approach during the middle overs in One-Day Internationals as preparations continue for the upcoming World Cup.

#MikeHesson #CricketWorldCup

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Death toll in China coal mine gas explosion rises to 82

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday.

#China #CoalMineExplosion

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Court dismisses plea challenging Water Corporation CEO appointment

A petition challenging the appointment of the CEO of the Water Corporation has been dismissed after the court found no legal irregularity in the appointment process.

#Court #WaterCorporation

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FIA arrests 14 Afghan nationals over alleged use of fake Pakistani IDs

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested 14 Afghan nationals during a raid at a hostel in Peshawar’s Tajabad area over allegations of using forged Pakistani identity documents.

#FIA #AfghanNationals

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Met Office predicts hot, dry weather across country

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), while southern areas are likely to remain under intense heat during daytime.

#Weather #MetOffice

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Temporary shutdown of gas in several areas of Karachi

SSGC has announced gas load-shedding in several areas of Karachi due to pipeline work started at Trans Karachi’s request.

#Karachi #GasShutdown

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Qatar’s premier calls for de-escalation in call with top Iranian diplomat

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged support for efforts to de-escalate regional tensions during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday.

#Qatar #Tehran #Diplomacy