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Aafia Siddiqui seeks presidential pardon before Biden leaves office

Listen to the article Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted of trying to assassinate an FBI agent in 2010, has called for a presidential pardon from US President Joe Biden before handing over office to President-elect Donald Trump. Siddiqui, 52, maintains her innocence and claims new evidence could support her case. She was sentenced […]

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Seven-year-old Karachi boy found dead 11 days after disappearance

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Listen to the article The body of a seven-year-old boy who had been missing for 11 days was found in an underground water tank near his home in Karachi’s North Karachi area, police said on Saturday. The child, identified as Sarim, was last seen almost two weeks ago, prompting extensive search efforts by police and

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Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to strengthen cooperation

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Listen to the article Chief Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces Division Lt. Gen. SM Kamrul Hassan has called on the Defense Secretary, retired Lt. Gen. Muhammad Ali in Rawalpindi. The discussion was focused on expanding bilateral defense cooperation covering all domains. Speaking on this occasion, Defense Minister said that Pakistan highly values its relations

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Solar project completed in 100 federal schools

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Listen to the article The Government of Pakistan has successfully converted 100 federal schools to solar energy, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy in the education sector. The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) completed the solarization project in collaboration with the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation, Express News reported. The initiative includes backup battery

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How to Apply for Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme in Punjab

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Listen to the article The Punjab government recently launched the Asaan Karobar Finance scheme, offering interest-free loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched Punjab Asaan Karobar finance and card schemes to promote business activities in the province. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, she said, “Under the Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme, interest-free

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IMF Downgrades Pakistan’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 3%

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Listen to the article The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s economic outlook, downgrading its projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 3%, down from 3.2% expected just three months ago. The adjustment comes amid a broader global economic assessment presented in the IMF’s “World Economic Outlook Update: Global Growth – Divergent

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$582 million C/A profit posted

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Listen to the article KARACHI: In December 2024, Pakistan recorded its third consecutive month of current account (CA) surplus of $582 million, reflecting a 109% year-on-year increase. This positive trend is attributed to improved exports, robust remittances driven by mass migration of human resources, moderate international commodity prices and reduced non-essential imports due to declining

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Karachi citizens can benefit from NADRA’s hassle-free motorcycle service

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Listen to the article The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new service in the city of Karachi that aims to bring considerable convenience to the citizens. According to officials, this initiative is designed to save residents from the hassle of long waits and queues. The new service will begin on Monday,

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FIA, IB officials travel to Morocco to investigate migrant boats

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Listen to the article Pakistan has dispatched investigative teams to Morocco to investigate a migrant boat tragedy that left dozens dead, officials said. The teams, comprising officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Home Ministry, will collect evidence and interview survivors to ascertain the circumstances of the wreck, a senior

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The government is cutting PTV positions by 23%

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Listen to the article ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to eliminate almost one in four sanctioned posts at Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) as part of efforts to reduce the national entity’s losses and has also approved a new business plan for the state-owned entity. On Friday, the Information Ministry informed the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned

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