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Mar 17, 2024

SSGC seeks further gas price hike

Sources said that the SSGC has submitted a request to OGRA seeking a further hike of Rs274.40 per MMBTU, retrospectively from July 1, 2024

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Mar 17, 2024

Heatwave grips Karachi; March temperature soars to May’s heights

Karachi residents find themselves sweltering under unseasonably high temperatures this March, with the mercury expected to climb to a scorching 35 degrees Celsius, mirroring the heat typically experienced in May.

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Mar 17, 2024

Hearing of defamation case against Imran, Fawad postponed

On Sunday, the ECP revealed that the cases initially set for hearing on March 19, 20 and 21 have been delisted from the schedule. Notably, the ECP had earmarked March 21 for the hearing of the defamation case against Imran Khan.

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Mar 17, 2024

Tarar warns PTI of consequences for defaming army martyrs

Tarar alleged that the PTI’s social media team orchestrated a derogatory campaign targeting Pakistan Army and the soldiers martyred in combat yesterday.

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Mar 17, 2024

Pakistan Day: Islamabad traffic police rolls out traffic plan

According to an ITP spokesman, heavy traffic entry into Islamabad will be restricted on multiple dates, including March 17, 19, 21, and 23, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

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Mar 17, 2024

Peshawar university in financial crisis; two months’ salaries delayed

Vice-Chancellor of Peshawar University of Agriculture Dr Jahan Bakht spoke on the challenges posed by a reduced budget allocation for universities, and explained the escalating expenditure on salaries and pensions as key factors contributing to the university’s financial woes.

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Mar 17, 2024

Afghanistan’s acting FM invites Pakistani counterpart to Kabul

The Foreign Minister of Pakistan says that expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade, security, counterterrorism, and people-to-people contacts is Pakistan’s top priority.

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Mar 17, 2024

SBP’s dilemma: to cut or not to cut interest rates

Risks to a cautious approach include delays in IMF fund releases, potential demands for additional tax measures to meet revenue targets, and pressure on the rupee against the US dollar.

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Mar 17, 2024

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan’s government to restore X

The human rights organisation, in collaboration with 28 civil society groups, issued a joint statement urging Pakistani authorities to honour the nation’s international human rights commitments by preserving the rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

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Mar 17, 2024

Civilian, military dignitaries attend North Waziristan martyrs’ funeral

“The soldiers of the Pakistan Army have displayed unwavering dedication and professionalism in safeguarding our nation against terrorism. Their willingness to make any sacrifice for the defence of our beloved country is an inspiration to us all,” remarked President Zardari.