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May 22, 2025

PTA chief’s “cannabis cigarette” jab against Aimal Wali sparks Senate showdown

The confrontation reached a point where Senator Aimal Wali issued an ultimatum: “Either the PTA chairman leaves this meeting, or I will.”

Business

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Sep 24, 2024

Senate committee questions SBP over fine on commercial banks

The commercial banks had reportedly profited Rs65 billion from the illegal sale of the United States (US) dollars.

Business

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Aug 24, 2024

Global standards shortfall threatens Pakistan’s vehicle export target

Senators in a meeting on Friday expressed concerns that the 7 per cent export target set for automakers is unlikely to be met.

Business

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Aug 23, 2024

Pakistan obtained IMF loan at over 5 per cent interest rate in 2023, Senate told

The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs was briefed that Pakistan secured a loan from the IMF in 2023 at an interest rate of 5.09 per cent.

Business

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Jun 15, 2024

Senate proposes massive increase in petroleum levy on high octane fuel

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has proposed a significant hike in the petroleum development levy (PDL) on high octane fuel, recommending an increase to Rs100 per litre.

Latest Pakistan

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Jan 19, 2024

HEC’s new portal to ease employment challenges for overseas Pakistanis

HEC apprised the Senate Standing Committee about its ongoing efforts to introduce a portal for worldwide certificate verification.

Pakistan

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Dec 22, 2023

Pakistan Steel Mills grapples with dwindling funds to pay mosque’s 37 staff

The crumbling edifice of PSM bears the weight of 37 people in its mosque, whose livelihoods depend on the meagre funds deducted from the pockets of regular employees