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China to Host Afghanistan’s Neighbors to Review Post-Taliban Situation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Friday foreign ministers of six immediate neighbors of Afghanistan will gather in China next month to discuss economic and humanitarian upheavals facing the Taliban-ruled, conflict-torn country.Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah …

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Qaumi Sehat Card Programme benefiting weaker segments of society: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card Programme is largest programme of country’s history that is benefiting the weaker segments of society.Chairing a meeting about health sector in Islamabad on Friday, he said, even, developed …

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US Fines Hit Pakistani Bank’s Shares in New York

U.S. financial regulators have fined the New York branch of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) more than $55 million for anti-money laundering violations and compliance deficiencies.The fines by the Federal Reserve Board and the New York’s Department …

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Shahnawaz Dahani Reveals MS Dhoni’s ‘Golden Words’ for Him in T20 World Cup

Shahnawaz Dahani has opened up about his meeting with former Indian cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The young pacer met the legendary batsman during the T20 World Cup 2021, recalling the moment as ‘unexplainable’.The 23-year-old cricketer had a meet-u…

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Govt to Build Strategic Reserves of Sugar to Avoid Price Hike in Future

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has given its nod to building strategic reserves of sugar in order to avoid price variation and increase in the future.The federal government, as per the ECC decision, will purchase 0.30 …

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CCoP Approves Sale of 96.6% Government Stake in HEC to IMS Engineering

The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) on Thursday approved the sale of all government shares (96.6 percent) of Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) to the successful bidder M/s IMS Engineering Private Limited, against their highest bid of Rs. 99.999 …