Islamabad: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) and the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) have urged the government to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by Rs. 39 per pack in the upcoming fisca…
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Multi-pronged strategy needed to address security issues in Balochistan
Islamabad: The Pakistan government must continue its counter-terrorism operations to address security issues in Balochistan while also focusing on economic development in the province.
An article written by Nazish Mehmood stated that addressing the …
Japan awards MEXT Research Scholarships to 11 Pakistani students
Islamabad: The government of Japan has awarded eleven outstanding Pakistani students the esteemed MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for the 2025 academic year.
These scholarships wil…
ICCI President sounds alarm over current business conditions in Islamabad
Islamabad: The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, has voiced concerns over the current business environment in Islamabad, stressing that urgent measures are essential to safeguard economic stabil…
Sanaullah pledges to root out terrorism from country till logical conclusion
Islamabad: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism from Pakistan, emphasizing that the government was resolute in its mis…
PM lauds security forces for successful operation against Fitna al-Khawarij
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday lauded the officers and personnel of security forces for successful intelligence-based operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Dera Ismail Khan.
He appreciated the professional capabilities of…