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Construction work on Mangi Dam in Quetta in full swing

Construction work on Mangi Dam in Quetta is in full swing.

This dam will address the problem of clean drinking water in Quetta city.

In 2017, the government had started work on the Mangi Dam project and this will be completed by August this year.

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Business community, citizens hail federal budget 2024-25

The business community and citizens have hailed the federal budget 2024-25 describing it people-friendly and step towards economic stability.

The budget, announced by the government, includes a series of measures aimed at fostering growth and improvi…

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Privatization of SOEs will be accelerated: Finance Minister

The Finance Minister said that the privatization of PIA, Rosevelete Hotel, House Building Finance Corporation and First Women Bank will be accelerated.

As regards the privatization of PIA, Muhammad Aurangzeb said twelve companies had evinced interest…

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Attempts to establish TTP centers in Balochistan thwarted

Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have thwarted attempts to establish TTP centers in Balochistan and apprehended high-value targets in their operation.

Several dangerous terrorists have been detained through successful intelligence-based oper…

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PM’s coordinator urges collective action on climate change

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has called for collective action to overcome the challenge of climate change.

She was addressing a seminar titled ‘Disaster-Resilient Pakistan’ organised by National Disaster Manage…

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Govt focusing on education sector: Info Minister

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the government is focusing on education sector in order to exploit the full potential of the youth in various fields especially Information Technology.

Addressing an education expo in…

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Next budget revolves around five key principles: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the budget for the next fiscal year revolves around five principles, including widening tax base and digitizing economy.

Addressing the post budget news conference in Islamabad today, he said implementing a pr…

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Planning Minister calls for enhnaced Pak-UN cooperation

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has stressed for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan and the United Nations to enhance country’s resilience against any catastrophic situations.

Talking to the United Nations Resident Coordinator …