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National Dialogue Committee Seeks Parole for PTI Leaders

The Committee on National Dialogue has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent invitation for political talks. The committee, which includes…

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 NA Committee Rejects Bill to Ban Dowry, Calls it “Impractical”

A legislative effort to outlaw dowry in Pakistan has been stalled. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior unanimously rejected a bill…

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Pakistan Announces Major 600 MHz Spectrum Auction to Enable 5G

The Pakistani government has outlined a definitive plan to enhance the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza…

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Arif Habib Group Secures PIA Bidding with Rs115 Billion Offer

The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reached a critical juncture. A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has submitted the highest…

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 PM Shehbaz Sharif Reiterates Offer for Dialogue with PTI, Sets Conditions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his government’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Addressing a federal…

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IFC Announces Rs33 Billion Local Currency Investment for Pakistan’s Agriculture

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed Rs33 billion (approximately $120 million) in agricultural financing for…

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Three Bidders Submit PIA Privatisation Bids in Live Televised Auction

The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines formally entered its bidding phase on Tuesday, with three prequalified bidders submitting sealed offers…

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Islamabad Court Orders Airblue to Pay Rs 5.41 Billion for 2010 Crash

An Islamabad District and Sessions Court has issued a final ruling against Airblue, a private Pakistani airline. The court has ordered the carrier…

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Pakistan Moves Ahead With Open Bidding for 75% Privatisation of PIA

The government on Tuesday launched open bidding for the privatisation of a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited,…

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