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• Pakistan initiates talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in country

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• JI to continue Islamabad sit-in after first round talks with govt: Baloch

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• Tax refund cases: LHC bars FIA from taking steps against FBR officers

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• PM announces series of significant visa reforms

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• IPP agreements main reason behind power challenges: PBF

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• Suspects in consulate attack not handed over to Pakistan: FO

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• Paris Olympics 2024: Pakistan swimmers fail to qualify for next round

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