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Earth Hour observed worldwide, including in Pakistan

Earth Hour was observed worldwide, including in Pakistan, where the lights of significant buildings were switched off from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm last night.

This day was dedicated to mitigating the effects of environmental changes globally, across 172 c…

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USAID reaffirms support for developments in Sindh

U.S. Agency for International Development’s Mission Director for Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, has expressed longstanding commitment to improving lives and achieving shared development goals in Sindh.

She reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting wit…

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Administrator USAID conferred Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam

The President of Pakistan has conferred Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam (Civil) to Administrator USAID Ms. Samantha Power on the National Day of Pakistan in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards strengthening Pakistan-U.S. relations.

She is propon…

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Pakistan Railways to run four special trains on Eid-ul-Fitr

The Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to facilitate passengers on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Pakistan Railways runs special Eid trains every year to facilitate passengers heading to or coming from Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Quetta.

A m…