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ECAP recommends a hike in the USD rate to increase remittances

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) asked the government to "set" the dollar rate to prevent currency market volatility…

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‘Pakistan must act to end forced child marriage’

UN rights experts on Monday deplored a reported rise in abductions, forced marriages, and conversions of girls from Pakistan's religious…

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A Russian delegation to visit Pakistan for oil and gas negotiations

Pakistan will discuss a long-term oil and LNG trading arrangement and the $3 billion Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP) with…

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National Assembly bans “TikTokers” and “YouTubers”

The national assembly secretariat has barred TikTokers, YouTubers, and social media influencers from entering the National Assembly building. Information indicates…

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ECP rejects Sindh’s request, Karachi, Hyderabad LG polls on Jan 15

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected the Sindh government's request to postpone local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad.…

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US offers visa interview waiver eligibility for all Pakistanis

Pakistani residents renewing B1/B2 tourist and business visas at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and Consulate General in Karachi can…

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Pakistan’s passport Ranking

CNN reported Tuesday that a London-based travel firm ranked the Pakistani passport among the five worst out of 109 countries.…

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OGRA raises gas tariffs to 74% from July 2022

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) increased the tariff for two Sui Gas companies by up to 74%, effective…

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Arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry issued

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Asad Umar, and Fawad Chaudhry. ECP's four-member…

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