ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to acquire around 24,000 mobile phones as part of a nationwide rollout of a digital, app-based fuel subsidy system, as a major step towards dealing with the ongoing energy crisis through targeted relief and tighter monitoring. The devices, to be installed at petrol pumps across the country, will form the […]
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Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, underwent a medical examination at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after complaining of pain in her right eye, jail sources said Express Pakinomist on Sunday. Officials said she was examined by Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, Head of
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LAHORE: PIA has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj flights, which are set to begin on April 18 and continue till May 21, official sources told The Express Pakinomist. In the initial phase, there will be flights to Madinah and Jeddah to facilitate pilgrims traveling for Hajj. PIA plans to transport more than 60,000 pilgrims to
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LAHORE: The federal government has finalized a comprehensive plan to impose a nationwide “smart lockdown” along with extended austerity measures aimed at curbing energy consumption and dealing with the deepening fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, sources said on Saturday. An official announcement is expected after consultations with key stakeholders. The
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Pakistan Railways’ Engineering Branch has declared mandatory pre-departure fitness certification of trains and imposed a strict ban on the use of "dummy trainers" to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents. According to the directive, the authorities will no longer allow buses with brake systems that are not 100 percent functional to be attached to trains.
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to release a $1.2 billion loan, but linked the board meeting to approve the tranche to Islamabad’s ability to collect Rs322 billion in revenue from the lawsuits. After finding the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue below par, the Washington-based
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran’s land route, it appeared on Saturday. The development arose from a March 24 notification from the commerce ministry received by The Express Pakinomist.
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DPM calls it a meaningful step towards peace and says it will strengthen collective efforts in that direction Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that Iran had agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of
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During Express Pakinomist podcast, dental experts warn against gutka use, highlights link b/w mouth and systemic diseases Dr. Najeeb Saad and Dr. Hasnain Sakrani joins Express Pakinomist podcast on oral health. Photo: Express Dental experts have emphasized the critical link between oral hygiene and general health and warn that neglecting dental care can lead to
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The arrival of Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs signals increasing global relevance, experts say From left to right: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: File Pakistan is increasingly seen as a key diplomatic player as the
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