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FIA Dismiss Seven Officers Over Corruption and Misconduct
The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency, Riffat Mukhtar Raja, has taken disciplinary action against seven officers for corruption,…
Islamabad Declares Local Holiday on December 26
A local holiday has been announced in Islamabad on Friday, December 26, following the arrival of a high-level foreign delegation…
Government Borrowing Reaches Rs858 Billion in First Five Months of Fiscal Year
The Government of Pakistan has raised Rs858 billion in loans during the first five months of the current fiscal year…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FIA Director General Orders Disciplinary Action Against Seven Officers
The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has enforced strict disciplinary measures. Seven FIA officers faced penalties for charges including corruption, misuse…
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…