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PMLTC awards scholarships to 10 UET Lahore students
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
LAHORE: Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company (Private) Limited (PMLTC) has awarded scholarships to 10 electrical engineering students of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore. A special ceremony was held at the university to...
China leads boldly in global energy transition
China Daily Global
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SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China has invested trillions of yuan in the clean energy equipment manufacturing sector over the past few years, but returns will depend on the success of clean energy transition both in China and the rest of the world. In 2024,...
“Shockwaves” In Balochistan As Pakistan’s Nuclear-Capable Missile Crashes Near Nuclear Site; Shaheen-III Failure Sparks Concerns
The Eurasian Times
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July 24, 2025
On July 22, 2025, Pakistan’s ambitious ballistic missile program experienced a notable setback, and its strategic defense landscape was jolted by the high-profile failure of its Shaheen-3 ballistic missile test. The incident, occurring near...
Pakistan revives steel industry with Russian support
5Pillars
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July 22, 2025
In a major boost to its industrial and defence capabilities, Pakistan has secured Russian support to restore and modernise the iconic Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The move marks a new phase of bilateral economic cooperation between...
World News | Pakistan: Floods Inundate Hundreds of Punjab Villages, Mass Evacuations Underway
Latestly
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July 24, 2025
Lahore [Pakistan], July 24 (ANI): Low-to-medium level flooding in several rivers of Punjab has inundated houses and standing crops in hundreds of villages, forcing mass evacuations and displacing scores of residents, Dawn reported. According to...
Dismantling DPP: a risky gamble with Pakistan’s food security
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
The recent restructuring of Pakistan’s agricultural regulatory framework under the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) Ordinance 2025 has created widespread confusion, institutional uncertainty, and serious operational...
PVMA threatens to shutdown ghee production if FBR powers not withdrawn
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
KARACHI: The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has warned of an indefinite shutdown of ghee production across the country if the government fails to withdraw certain powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) within 48...
Energy division considers review of 200-unit billing
Daily Times
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July 22, 2025
The Energy Division has hinted at reviewing the issue of increased electricity bills for six months after consuming over 200 units. Officials shared this during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by MNA Junaid Akbar. He raised...
Asim Bukhari discharged from hospital after heart attack scare
Daily Pakistan
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July 26, 2025
LAHORE – Seasoned Pakistani actor Asim Bukhari has been hospitalised at Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore after suffering cardiac arrest. The heart attack led to fluid accumulation in his lungs, further complicating condition of veteran movie...
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt Visits Forward Sports Factory in Cairo
Sada Elbalad
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July 22, 2025
Tue 22 Jul 2025 | 10:29 PM Ambassador Aamir Shouket of Pakistan paid a visit to the Forward Sports production facility in Cairo, a leading manufacturer of high-quality footballs and sports equipment. The visit highlights a new milestone in the...
Preventable disasters: Flooding in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Pakistan Observer
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July 23, 2025
THE recent monsoon spell in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has brought on loss of life, infrastructure and vehicles. In several reports, it has been seen that roads built only recently have succumbed to the intense pressure of flash floods and several...
PM grants approval for formation of modern, digital ecosystem in FBR
GEO TV
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July 26, 2025
PM reviews progress on ongoing reforms in revenue board. Stresses increasing tax base, ending informal economy. FinMin, ministers, senior FBR officers attend meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved the formation of a modern and...
Development 2.0: the case for PPPs in Pakistan
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
Over the past few years, policymakers and academics have shown renewed interest in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a way of addressing fiscal limitations and speeding up infrastructure construction and the provision of increased yet...
Pakistan facing catastrophic climate impacts, says Ahsan Iqbal at climate resilience event Ask ChatGPT
Pakistan Today
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July 22, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday emphasized that climate change was no longer a looming threat but a “terrifying reality” that has already begun to severely impact...
Mumbai Drug Syndicate Funded From Pakistan: Chhota Shakeel’s Brother Anwar Sheikh Allegedly Behind MD Drugs Operations
Free Press Journal
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Mumbai: In a significant revelation, Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered that the production of synthetic drugs like Mephedrone (MD) in India is allegedly being financed by Pakistan-based fugitive Anwar Sheikh, also known as Anwar Bhai — the brother...
UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 23, 2025
ARY News
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July 23, 2025
KARACHI, July 23, 2025 – The UAE Dirham continued its robust performance against the Pakistani Rupee today, trading at 77.57 PKR in the open market, reflecting the sustained strength of the Emirates’ economy and the growing economic ties between...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 23, 2025
ARY News
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July 23, 2025
KARACHI, July 23, 2025, 7:14 PM PST – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) slipped to Rs75.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, down from Rs76.36 on July 22 but still above Rs75.9674 on July 21, currency traders reported. The selling rate...
CM orders Nankana drains' construction
The Express Tribune
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July 23, 2025
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announce that two flood drains will be constructed in Nankana Sahib to protect local people from devastating torrents. During a two-and-a-half-hour tour of the city and local villages to review...
Kabul, Islamabad Ink Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs
Khaama Press
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July 23, 2025
Kabul and Islamabad signed a trade deal to reduce tariffs, aiming to boost exports, support farmers, and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and ties. Pakistan and the Taliban signed a preferential trade agreement today, Wednesday, aimed at...
Pakistan, Vietnam set sights on $10 billion trade partnership
Daily Times
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July 22, 2025
Pakistan and Vietnam plan to boost their trade to $1 billion soon. Both countries have set a long-term target of $10 billion. Vietnam’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, made the announcement in Islamabad. He said both prime ministers have...