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Foreign-funded projects: EAD seeks Rs196bn more to cover rupee deficit

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Affairs Division has demanded additional Rs196 billion ($664 million) to address rupee cover...

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 09:04am

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NA panel to sit with GB, AJ&K and KP reps: Gemstones export strategy being designed

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has decided to invite Secretaries of Minerals Development of Gilgit Baltistan (GB),...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm

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Food security: NA panel reaffirms support for GPI

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to work...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:07am

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Internet disruption: Govt says it’s due to submarine cable fault

ISLAMABAD: Amid admission of upgrading National Firewall System (NFS) in the country to monitor social media,...

Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am

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NAVTTC trained over 0.6m individuals, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that National Vocational and Technical Training ...

Updated 22 Aug, 2024 07:38am

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MoC says taking efforts to bring down ACD to zero

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry said on Monday it is fighting at the highest level to bring down Additional Customs...

Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:51am

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‘Female dress comments’: NA speaker makes fact-finding panel

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has constituted a fact-finding committee to find out the ...

Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am

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‘Publicly or privately’: PD says ready to share IPP deals with NA panel

Committee informs Punjab-based Discos are incurring financial loss of Rs 150 billion per annum

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 05:29pm

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High energy, financial costs cited: Cotton output likely to decline, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: Cotton production in the country is forecast to decline in 2024-25 due to high energy and financial...

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 09:39am

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Blasphemy case: Panel urges apex court to review its verdict

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of a parliamentary panel tasked to discuss the apex court’s verdict in a blasphemy case on...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am

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Railways to expedite anti-encroachment operations across country

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee’s Subcommittee on Railways meeting was held on Thursday to...

Updated 16 Aug, 2024 04:47am

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NA panel summons PTA head over social media disruption

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT has sought an explanation from Chairman of the Pakistan...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:23am

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NA panel inquires about purpose of SWF

ISLAMABAD: The government has acknowledged that crowding out is a reality because of fiscal house not being in order...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:11am

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Remote areas: NA body concerned over utilisation of various vaccines, more polio cases

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination raised...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:32am

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NA body recommended to approve ‘The National University of Technology (Amendment) Act, (govt bill)’

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology recommended to approve “The National...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:38am

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SBP Governor: cautious optimism

EDITORIAL: The Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Jamil Ahmed, clarified to the National Assembly’s Standing...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am

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BISP beneficiaries: NA panel concerned about difficulties

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday has expressed serious concern over the difficulties faced by the...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:01am

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Briefing to NA panel: SBP governor seeks structural reforms in key sectors

ISLAMABAD: There is a need for structural reforms in various sectors of the economy to tackle the existing...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:58am

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‘Bail to a blasphemy accused’: NA panel discusses apex court ruling

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday discussed the apex court’s ruling to release a blasphemy accused on...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:06am

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NA panel approves Elections Amendment Bill

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs approved “The Elections (Second...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:06am

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NA panel told: Sharp uptick in terror attacks after Taliban returned to power

ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel was informed on Wednesday that terrorists attacks in Pakistan has significantly...

Updated 01 Aug, 2024 06:52am

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Revival of PSM nearly impossible, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production secretary on Friday informed that it is virtually impossible to...

Updated 27 Jul, 2024 09:01am

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NA panel told: China, KSA likely to roll over $9bn loans

ISLAMABAD: China and Saudi Arabia are likely to roll over $9 billion in loans to Pakistan in the current fiscal year...

Updated 27 Jul, 2024 11:47pm

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News industry: Govt has paid off Rs1.6bn dues, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was informed that the government paid off Rs 1.6...

Updated 26 Jul, 2024 09:12am

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NA panel asks ministry to work on India trade prospects

ISLAMABAD: Standing Committee on Commerce Chairman Muhammad Hanif on Wednesday asked the Commerce Ministry officials...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am

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NA body told govt officers still using WhatsApp for official communication

ISLAMABAD: The government officials are not only using WhatsApp for official communication but also do not use...

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 06:53am

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Disruptions in internet: NA panel summons PTA chairman

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom while taking notice of recent disruptions...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:00am

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KDLB asked to resolve issues with KPT

ISLAMABAD: The meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was held on Tuesday. The meeting...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am

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NA panel briefed about PIA sell-off progress

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), burdened by Rs200 billion in debts and owning Rs145 billion in...

Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:40am

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No targeted subsidy for ministry: 95pc of PR budget being spent on pension, pay, fuel

ISLAMABAD: About 95 percent of the Railways budget is being utilised on pension, pay and fuel and there is no...

Updated 23 Jul, 2024 08:54am