LAHORE: In 2009, the government had decided to replace the British-era lever and cable system, also known as kanta, with a digital alternative to electricity to prevent daily accidents and ensure arrival trains on time. However, even after more than 15 years and a budget increase of nearly Rs7 billion, the project, which has become […]
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan announced on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates has confirmed the refinancing of its two deposits of $1 billion each placed with the State Bank of Pakistan for another year. The deposits were due this month. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced last week that the UAE had agreed
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday announced an overhaul of NADRA services, including the launch of a new mobile application and the establishment of three regional offices in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gwadar and GB. The Pak-ID website will be officially discontinued from January 17 and all services will be moved to the enhanced
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ISLAMABAD: An alliance of opposition parties – Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain – urged the PML-N-led government to establish better relations with all neighboring countries, especially Afghanistan, while endorsing the Charter demands presented by the PTI during its discussions with the government. At an alliance meeting held in the federal capital on Thursday, PTI negotiating committee chief Omar Ayub
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ISLAMABAD: The seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, on Thursday raised questions over the decision-making process of military courts as it sought details of civilians tried so far by these courts. While hearing the intra-judicial appeal against the apex court’s decision on the military trial of civilians, the judges
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Listen to the article In Peshawar, a ban has been imposed on opening CNG stations under Section 144 due to decrease in Sui gas pressure, as the stations will remain closed till January 19. According to a notification issued by the Peshawar Deputy Commissioner, domestic consumers are facing difficulties due to falling gas pressure. To
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Listen to the article Rana Sanaullah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s political advisor, announced on Thursday that after lengthy negotiations, the PTI had withdrawn its demand for return of its electoral mandate. Sanaullah revealed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had formed a special committee to respond to the written demands submitted by the opposition. The committee
Listen to the article The Education Board in Lahore, Punjab, has introduced new rules, imposing a three-year jail term and a fine of 50,000 rupees for leaking or sharing exam papers. Under the new rules, government officials involved in leaking exam papers will face imprisonment, fines and dismissal. Additionally, the introduction of mobile phones during
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Listen to the article Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully restored its internet services after resolving a fault in the AAEE-1 submarine cable that had caused widespread disruption. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the company resolved the issue in record time, ensuring a return to normal internet speeds and smooth browsing for its customers.
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Listen to the article Pakistan and Bangladesh discussed the resumption of direct flights between Islamabad, Karachi and Dhaka at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, signaling a potential step towards closer bilateral relations. The meeting took place between Tareq Ahmed, the new ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the ambassador
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