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Government decides to streamline pension system for foreign retirees via online tracking system

Ministry of Finance develops unified tracking system to securely record retirement histories and ensure timely transfers The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Controller General of Accounts and the Accountant General of Revenue of Pakistan, has launched initiatives to improve the pension disbursement system for overseas Pakistani retirees, Pakistan Associated Press reported Sunday. According […]

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FIA steps up crackdown on illegal immigration after airport interceptions and findings of internal misconduct

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Several passengers caught using false documents as investigation extends to all airports View of the Islamabad International Airport building during a media tour ahead of its official opening, Pakistan, April 18, 2018. Source: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stepped up its sweeping campaign against illegal immigration and suspicions of internal collusion after

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Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks killing civilians in Gaza

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Attacks undermine international efforts to bring lasting peace and stability to the region Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the attacks carried out by the Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have reportedly resulted in the

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Start of by-elections in six constituencies of the AN and seven of the AP

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ECP bans media from reporting unofficial results of KP and Punjab by-elections until one hour after polling stations close Voting has begun for by-elections in six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies. Voting will continue without interruption until 5 p.m. The by-elections began as planned. Citizens began arriving early in the morning to vote.

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New submarine cable to increase Pak’s bandwidth

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The deployment of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system, a 19,200 km high-capacity fiber optic network connecting Pakistan to countries between Singapore and France. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strengthened its global digital connectivity with the deployment of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system, a 19,200 km high-capacity fiber optic network connecting Pakistan to countries between Singapore

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PML-N eyes big victory in bypolls today

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Election staff in Lahore collect election materials as preparations for the upcoming vote shift into high gear. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: The PML-N is going into Sunday’s by-elections with confidence, expecting no surprises as it is largely a one-horse race across Punjab. Polling in 13 constituencies, six National Assembly seats and seven Punjab Assembly seats will

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Four IHC judges stand firm

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ISLAMABAD: Despite growing pressure within their own institution, a group of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges continue to adopt an assertive and uncompromising strategy in their fight for judicial independence. With the passage of the 27th constitutional amendment, the threat of their transfer to other high courts becomes great. However, four IHC judges – Justice

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Judge transfer case lands at FCC

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ISLAMABAD: The newly established Federal Constitutional Bench (FCC) is set to hear intra-judicial appeals filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against a split order of the Supreme Court approving the transfer of three judges from different high courts to the IHC. According to a list of cases released by the FCC,

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Afridi extends the olive branch to the Center

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KP CM commits to participating in NSC “for peace”; Rejects the allegations; Says all problems can be resolved through negotiation Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi appeared to calm political tension on Saturday, showing a shift from confrontation to cautious cooperation by assuring the PML-N-led federal government

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PIA engineers to benefit from special allowance

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. KARACHI: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) has given in-principle approval to a special allocation for the Engineering and Maintenance division of PIA, in view of the ongoing privatization process. According to a statement issued on Friday, the Board of Directors also considered the proposal regarding the transfer

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