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Pakistan committed to tackling poverty, climate issues, says Aurangzeb in Davos

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Listen to the article Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable development during a high-level discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on global debt challenges facing developing economies. Aurangzeb highlighted efforts to reduce public spending and debt servicing, noting that the debt-to-GDP ratio had fallen from 78% to 67%. “Pakistan aims to

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PM Shehbaz inaugurates AJK’s first daanish school project

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Listen to the article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the first Daanish Science and Technology School in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), marking a significant milestone in expanding educational opportunities for underprivileged children. Speaking at the ceremony in Bhimber on Wednesday, the Prime Minister highlighted the aim of the initiative to provide quality

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PECA amendments proposed to impose 3 years in prison and heavy fines for disinformation

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The Pakistani government has decided to strengthen the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) with new amendments targeting fake news and illegal content online. The bill, titled Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025, proposes stringent penalties, including up to three years in prison and fines of Rs 2 million for spreading misinformation, Express News reported.

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PTI leaders oppose Digital Nation Pakistan bill over civil rights concerns

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Listen to the article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have sharply criticized the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, saying it undermines constitutional rights and sets a dangerous precedent for surveillance and control. Speaking to the media, opposition leader Omar Ayub warned that the bill could target those who advocate constitutional supremacy. Ayub highlighted the PTI’s protests against

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Emirates decides to set up cargo hub at Karachi airport

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Listen to the article The national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirates Airline, has decided to establish a cargo business center at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Emirates has reportedly requested 90,000 square feet of space at the Karachi airport cargo terminal. The decision to establish a cargo hub in Karachi is in response

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One-wheel flying, kite flying and aerial shooting declared un-Islamic by clerics

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Listen to the article The country’s religious scholars have issued a fatwa declaring that three life-threatening activities – riding on a wheel, flying kites and aerial shooting – are un-Islamic, citing the sanctity of human life as paramount . The fatwa states that any act that endangers life is contrary to Islamic teachings, which prioritize

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FIA issues first advisory in 20 years to combat human trafficking

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Listen to the article The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued its first travel advisory in 20 years, as part of efforts to combat human trafficking. The FIA ​​headquarters has sent a letter to deputy directors of immigration across the country, ordering strict monitoring of passengers from 15 countries, 9 cities of Pakistan and two

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