ADB suggests policy reforms to strengthen railways in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has identified six policy reforms to strengthen railway system in Pakistan and across the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) region saying that railways across the region must consider implementing key reforms that would make them more efficient and financially sustainable. A new study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) […]

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CCAC to meet by end of current month for first estimation of output

ISLAMABAD:Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) is scheduled to meet by last week of current month (August) in order to make the first estimation of crop output for the season 2022-23 as well as setting the priorities to achieve sustainable growth in crop of vital economic importance. The Minister for National Food Security and Research is […]

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Amar Khan opens up about struggles as an actor, terms it ‘a tough call’

ISLAMABAD:Pakistani actress and filmmaker, Amar Khan has slowly yet surely built a niche for herself in the entertainment industry, as she continues to amuse fans with her charismatic performances and stunning looks. Recently, the ‘Dum Mastam’ starlet opened up about the daily life struggles of actors as well as the efforts they put in every […]

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NADRA registers over 2,943 transgenders

ISLAMABAD:National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has registered over 2,943 transgenders so far from all provinces including federal capital, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Out of total, the authority has registered 2,159 transgenders from Punjab, 491 Sindh, 144 Khyber Pakhtunkwa and 104 Balochistan, as per official data. Similarly, as many as 30 transgenders have been registered […]

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Land dispute: peasant, wife survive murder attempt

MUZAFFARGARH:A peasant and his wife were injured after their opponents opened fire allegedly from klashankov over land dispute, according to FIR. The couple is stated to be in critical condition in DHQ hospital while police have booked 11 people in attempt-to-murder case on report of the wounded wife. According to statement being given to the […]

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HEC announces one scholarship in Medicine in Cuba

ISLAMABAD:Government of Cuba through Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has offered one undergraduate scholarship in field of Medicine (MBBS) for Pakistani nationals for the Year 2022-23. According to sources, as per basic eligibility criteria, at least 70 percent or above marks are required in F.Sc. /A level (Pre-Medical) & 60 percent or above marks in […]

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Afghan Muslim, suspect in killing 3 Pakistanis & 1 Afghan, makes first court appearance

WASHINGTON::The Afghan Muslim man, who is a primary suspect in a string of killings, including 3 Pakistanis, in Albuquerque, a city in the southern US state of New Mexico, faced a judge for the first time Wednesday and was ordered held until an upcoming detention hearing, according to media reports. Muhammad Syed, 51, made a […]

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