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Pakistan’s drought risk increases due to 40% drop in rainfall

Listen to the article Pakistan is facing an increasing risk of drought, following a significant reduction in rainfall across the country. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall has been 40% below normal over the past four months, with varying degrees of shortage recorded across provinces, Express News reported. The period from September 1 to January […]

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PTB concerned about “unnecessary tax affairs”

The Pakistan Tax Bar (PTB) has expressed reservations over the FBR’s legal issues, saying the revenue collection authority is filing unnecessary tax cases. In a letter written to Prime Minister Shehzab Sharif, the PTB said that the revenue collection authority is filing unnecessary and weak cases, which amounts to discouraging taxpayers. Tax cases are pending

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FAFEN calls for uniform standards for parliamentary websites

ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN) has called for the standardization of information and accessibility features on parliamentary websites, calling it a crucial step to improve their usability and transparency. In its report titled “Parliamentary Transparency and Openness in Pakistan,” the network highlighted that reforms were essential not only to improve public engagement

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PPP and PML-N clash in Senate over Sindh water rights

Listen to the article The ongoing water dispute in the Senate has intensified tensions between the government and coalition partner Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), further fueled by Minister Aleem Khan’s controversial remarks regarding infrastructure breakdowns past. The debate took place on Tuesday in a session chaired by Deputy Chairman Senate, Syed Ali Khan; where PPP

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Govt yet to decide on formation of judicial commission: Irfan Siddiqui

Listen to the article Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiating committee, confirmed that no decision has been made regarding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26. Siddiqui made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing the media after the first round of discussions held to

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FIA arrests two, seizes 4,500 fake US dollars in major operation

Listen to the article The Commercial Banking Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two individuals and recovered thousands of fake US dollars in Karachi, as part of a crackdown on counterfeit currency. According to Express News, the FIA ​​search team conducted an operation in Saddar area, where it apprehended two suspects involved

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Punjab to launch 27 solar-powered electric buses

Listen to the article The Punjab government has decided to launch 27 solar-powered electric buses in Lahore by the end of this month, marking a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable public transport. These buses are part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to reducing air pollution and promoting green energy solutions. The decision

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