Sharjeel Memon criticises Punjab over Sehwan accident
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Sharjeel Memon criticises Punjab over Sehwan accident

February 17, 2025 4:22 pm
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Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon has criticised the Punjab government for politicizing the Sehwan accident, without factual evidence.

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Sugar prices rise across markets
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Sugar prices rise across markets

February 7, 2025 12:28 pm
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The prices of essential food items keep increasing, with sugar becoming more expensive again. The price of sugar has gone up by Rs. 5 per kg, reaching Rs. 155 in the retail market.

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Govt to cut electricity prices from March
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Govt to cut electricity prices from March

February 2, 2025 5:06 pm
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The federal government has decided to cut electricity costs, suggesting a Rs2 per unit reduction in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.

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Federal govt decides not to set wheat support price for 2025-26
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Federal govt decides not to set wheat support price for 2025-26

January 9, 2025 5:23 am
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The federal government has announced that no new support price will be set for wheat for the 2025-26 harvest.

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Govt to establish minerals division for sector growth
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Govt to establish minerals division for sector growth

January 3, 2025 3:56 am
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WEB DESK: The federal government has now established a dedicated Minerals Division to attract local and foreign investment in a very organised way for mineral exploration, regulation, and development. Formation of inter-provincial committee Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will now constitute an Inter-Provincial Committee (IPC), to draw terms of reference for

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LESCO names government departments with unpaid dues
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LESCO names government departments with unpaid dues

October 30, 2024 8:45 am
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The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has publicly disclosed the names of various federal and provincial government departments that have failed to clear their outstanding dues. This announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the significant debts owed to the company. According to a spokesperson for Lesco, the Tehsil Municipal Administrations

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Government bans foreign study tours for senior bureaucrats
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Government bans foreign study tours for senior bureaucrats

October 25, 2024 10:01 am
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The federal government has imposed a ban on foreign study tours for senior officials participating in the National Management Course (NMC). The decision, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was conveyed through a notification issued by the Establishment Division. Read More: Balochistan govt withholds salaries of ghost employees The National School

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Govt extends summer vacation for Islamabad schools and colleges
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Govt extends summer vacation for Islamabad schools and colleges

July 28, 2024 1:50 pm
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The Federal government has announced an extension of summer vacation due to the ongoing heat wave and anticipated rains, with holidays now set to continue until August 4. The decision was verified by a notification released by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Additionally, on Monday, August 6,

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Electricity rates increased for all consumer categories
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Electricity rates increased for all consumer categories

July 11, 2024 9:55 am
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The federal government has decided to raise electricity prices for commercial, agricultural, and large consumers. Commercial users will see an increase of Rs 8.04 per unit, making the new rate Rs 77.15 per unit starting in July. Agricultural consumers will experience a Rs 6.62 per unit rise, resulting in a

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Will mobile phone services be suspended during Muharram?
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Will mobile phone services be suspended during Muharram?

July 10, 2024 12:52 pm
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Mobile phone services will be suspended in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during Muharram. Police officials have asked the home ministry to suspend mobile services on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. This is to help maintain security in the province during this time. The federal government has also

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