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Pakistan’s repayment of UAE deposits signals improved external stability: analysts

Says Pakistan’s clear ability to meet commitments strengthens mutual trust rather than any strain Pakistan-UAE flag. Photo: File The repayment of matured long-term foreign deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reflects Pakistan’s improved external liquidity position, economic stability and increased political credibility, besides the ability to honor its international obligations without compromising macroeconomic fundamentals,

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The Prime Minister is calling for a nationwide switch to electric cars to reduce fuel costs and protect the economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed the need to introduce environment-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, citing the evolving regional situation and rising global oil prices as key issues and stressing the importance of conserving foreign exchange reserves. Speaking at a ceremony marking the delivery of eco-smart electric vehicles to the Islamabad Capital

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FO refuses to comment on ‘Islamabad Accord’, says ‘peace process underway’

‘We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents’, clarifies the spokesman Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Hussain Andrabi. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Monday that the peace process was underway, but declined to comment on reports that Pakistan had shared a ceasefire framework to end hostilities

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Railways to keep train fares unchanged despite rising fuel costs: PM

Shehbaz Sharif says efforts should focus on improving the railway system to increase revenue Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds meeting with Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government is avoiding putting additional financial burden on the public in a meeting with Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad

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Two police officers, security guard martyred in Bannu attack

KP Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Two policemen and a security guard were martyred in separate firing incidents in Bannu on Monday, authorities said Express Pakinomist. The first attack took place outside a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in the Baka Khel area, where armed gunmen opened fire on security personnel. Two officers, Constable

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Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation and technology integration

CJP Afridi describes agreement as an important step for constitutional governance, fundamental rights in both countries The ceremony of the judicial cooperation agreement between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye in Islamabad. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday highlighted the importance of

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PTI today announces Senate candidate: Junaid Akbar

The parliamentary committee had ordered all candidates to temporarily withhold the submission of nomination papers A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter waves the party’s flag at a rally. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will formally announce its candidate and cover candidate for the vacant Senate seat today, party leader Junaid Akbar said in a statement on

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Prime Minister Shehbaz expresses concern after 3 Pakistani nationals injured in UAE due to missile interception

Fire breaks out at Khor Fakkan after wiretapping; drone detected near telecommunications site in Fujairah Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on X, the prime minister said: “Deeply concerned

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Sindh Rangers arrest four members of street crime gang in Karachi

Looted money brought to the gang leader who would then distribute it among the members Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) arrest four suspected members of a street criminal gang in Karachi. PHOTO: PAKISTAN RANGERS (SINDH) KARACHI: Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street criminal gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the

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