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The food sector is booming amid an economic slowdown

FAISALABAD: Despite a general slowdown in business activity across the country, the food sector in Faisalabad is witnessing robust growth, with nearly 25,000 outlets registered across the district, reflecting growing consumer demand and an expanding urban economy. Official data reveals that 24,933 active food business operators (FBOs) have been registered since January 2024, indicating a […]

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the scandal hits more than 2,500 candidates

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HYDERABAD: As controversy over alleged corruption and falsification in examination results surrounds the Mirpurkhas Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, the board has released a list of 2,539 candidates who were given undue favor in the results between 2021 and 2025. Chairman of the board, Colonel (R) Dr Muhammad Alamdar, informed in a press release

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“A new wheat purchasing policy to protect farmers”

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the new wheat procurement policy of the Sindh government has been formulated in line with its broader vision of governance. The primary objective of this policy is to safeguard the interests of farmers. He said the decision to purchase one million tonnes of wheat was taken to

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Government uses 24,000 phones to power fuel subsidy program

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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to acquire around 24,000 mobile phones as part of the nationwide rollout of an app-based digital fuel subsidy system, a major step to manage the current energy crisis through targeted relief and stricter monitoring. The devices, which will be deployed at petrol pumps across the country, will form the backbone

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Bushra Bibi undergoes eye test at Adiala Prison

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Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, underwent a medical examination at Adiala Prison in Rawalpindi after she complained of pain in her right eye, prison sources said. The Express PK Press Club on Sunday. Authorities said she was examined by Dr Muhammad

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PIA completes preparations for Hajj operations

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LAHORE: PIA has finalized preparations for its pre-Hajj flight operations, which are expected to begin on April 18 and continue till May 21, official sources told The Express PK Press Club. During the initial phase, flights will be operated to Medina and Jeddah to facilitate the journey of pilgrims for Hajj. PIA plans to transport

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Fuel crisis: government plans smart containment

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LAHORE: The federal government has finalized a comprehensive plan to impose a nationwide “smart lockdown” alongside broader austerity measures aimed at reducing energy consumption and managing the growing oil crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, sources said on Saturday. An official announcement is expected after consultations with key stakeholders. The proposed plan

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Derailment: PR takes preventive measures

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The technical arm of Pakistan Railways has declared fitness certificate mandatory for trains before departure and imposed a strict ban on the use of trains. "dummy trainers" to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent accidents. According to the directive, the authorities will no longer authorize the attachment of coach trains whose braking system is

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Staff and IMF agree on $1.2 billion loan

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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced a staff agreement with Pakistan to release a $1.2 billion loan, but linked the board meeting to approve the tranche to Islamabad’s ability to collect 322 billion rupees in revenue from court cases. After deeming the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue below average, the

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Pakistan relaxes banking rules for Iranian exports

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption of financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, Central Asian republics and Azerbaijan via the Iranian land route, it was learned on Saturday. The development follows a March 24 notification from the Commerce Ministry received by The Express PK

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