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PIA Sell-off Set for July, IMF Informed

Govt hopeful to sell ZTBL off by November…

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CCP Authorizes Nishat Hotels to Acquire Hotel Margala in Islamabad

Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan Dr Kabir Ahmed…

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KP Government Launches Rule of Law Roadmap with EU Support

"The 20 Million Euro ‘Deliver Justice project’ is…

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UN Women, UNDP Launch EU-Funded Women Leaders Project

Funded with 4.8 million euros, this four-year initiative…

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IMF Mission to Examine Pakistan’s Regulatory and Judicial Systems

It is the best time to modify existing…

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SECP Registers 3442 Companies in a Single Month

This unprecedented achievement reflects SECP’s commitment to fostering…

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1 year ago

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NA passes controversial PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025

Lower house also passes Digital Nation Pakistan Bill

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Govt urged to enroll 26mn out-of-school children to meet SDG 4 targets

Urgent action required to develop strategies for ensuring…

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CCP Approves Nishat Hotels’ Acquisition of Nishat Hospitality

Currently, Nishat Hotels and Properties holds a 10…

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Amna Anwar

1 year ago

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HEC Announces LAT Schedule for Undergraduate LLB Program

This test is mandatory for students seeking admission…

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Govt Abolishes NCCIA, Empowers FIA Cybercrime Wing under PECA 2016

The cybercrime wing can now take action against…

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Punjab Govt Launches e-Auction App for Motorcycle and Car Number Plates

Registration for this program will remain open until…

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Ashi Asif

1 year ago