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Mar 08, 2024

Nationwide prison sentence reduction announced

Juvenile prisoners who are below 18 years of age and have served one-third of their sentence will also be eligible for remission.

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Mar 08, 2024

Maryam Nawaz announces increases in women’s quota PPSC

Emphasising the importance of addressing societal restrictions that hinder women from speaking out, Maryam Nawaz stressed the need for creating an environment where women feel empowered to voice their concerns.

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Mar 08, 2024

Women Day: NADRA expedites ID-document processing for females

Additionally, NADRA has deployed mobile registration vans at various locations, augmenting convenience and outreach efforts for women seeking to avail themselves of this vital service.

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Mar 08, 2024

Pakistan’s external debt soars by $1.2 billion in six months: report

The FEA report revealed that Pakistan serviced $2.404 billion during the first quarter of the fiscal year for external public debt, with principal repayments accounting for $1.627 billion and interest payments for $777 million.

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Mar 08, 2024

Stock Market recovers after two days

Today the index opened at 65,603.08 points and quickly climbed to 65,837.21 points. By noon, the index was seen hovering around 65,988.31 points, 385.23 points above starting point. By this time, most of the index had also turned green.

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Mar 08, 2024

Alvi gets farewell guard of honour

It is learnt that he will not vacate the office and continue to perform his duties until the election of a new president, which will be held tomorrow.

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Mar 08, 2024

Zardari, Achakzai vying for presidential election tomorrow

The electoral process follows the Electoral College system, requiring voters to present their National and Provincial Assembly, as well as Senate, identity cards.

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Mar 08, 2024

Int’l Women’s Day today: “Never Again” app to be launched in Punjab

To mark the day, events have been planned by different organisations to raise voice for women development, as inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development could only be ensured by providing equal opportunities and conducive environment to women.

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Mar 08, 2024

New Chief Justice sworn in at Lahore High Court

The appointment of Chief Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan heralds a new chapter in the judicial landscape of Punjab, with expectations high for his leadership in promoting judicial excellence, fairness, and accountability.

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Mar 08, 2024

International Women’s Day: celebrating progress amidst challenges

More recently, Punjab has chosen its first female Chief Minister while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has chosen a female deputy speaker after recent elections, in a clear message that propagates gender equality and women empowerment.