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Govt claims two-thirds majority for ‘constitutional amendments’
Amid rumours of a judiciary-centric legislation aiming to extend the retirement age of superior courts’ judges, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that the government is poised to introduce a ‘constitutional amendment’ in the National Assembly (NA) today (Saturday) as it has achieved the ‘magic number’. “We have completed the number game in the lower……
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Boeing workers go on strike, halting production after rejecting union-backed contract
Thousands of Boeing workers have launched a strike after rejecting a union-negotiated contract, marking the first major labor stoppage at the aerospace company in 16 years. The contract was rejected by 95% of the 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The union had secured a tentative deal that…
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Govt summons joint session of Parliament for ‘important legislation’ today
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has summoned a joint session of both houses of Parliament today. The political analysts have speculated that important legislation may take place today. The government seems inclined towards passing important legislation, which is why numerous bills are being introduced in the current sessions of the National Assembly and Senate. Among…
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2023 ‘safest’ in last five years in terms of fatal air accidents
Emirates planes are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 13, 2021. — Reuters The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations agency for international air navigation, in its safety report on air accidents and influx of passengers’ traffic revealed that 2023 has…
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Parliament Lodges declared sub-jail for arrested PTI lawmakers – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker on Friday declared the Parliament Lodges Islamabad as sub-jail for the 10 lawmakers of Pakistan Tehree-i-Insaf, arrested by the Islamabad police under Anti-Terrorism Act and newly imposed Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024. The Islamabad High Court, on the other hand, set aside the physical remand of the PTI…
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Pakistan’s first indigenously-built electric car to hit market by December 2024
ISLAMABAD – First indigenously-manufactured electric car will be rolled out in Pakistani market by December 2024. It surfaced during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was also informed that the first license for domestic production of four wheel electric vehicles was issued in September this year. The Eco-Green Motors Limited has secured…
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Govt cuts profit rates on national savings schemes
The government has reduced the profit rates on various national savings schemes and certificates by up to 1.22 percentage points, further discouraging savings and exacerbating Pakistan’s already low domestic savings rate. According to data from the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), the return on the Sarwa Islamic Term Account has been lowered from 17.58%…
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Bus accident kills 6, injures 20 in Balochistan’s Sherani
QUETTA: At least six people have been killed and 20 others sustained injuries after an ill-fated bus plunged into a ditch in the Danasar area in Balochistan’s Sherani district, Geo News reported Saturday citing Levies. Those injured in the accident, according to the Levies, were shifted to the hospital. The bus that met the accident in the…
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Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying
Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying – Daily Times We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on… Continue Reading News Source: dailytimes.com.pk
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Buckingham Palace shares delightful message ahead of Prince Harry birthday
Buckingham Palace shares delightful message ahead of Prince Harry birthday Buckingham Palace issued a new statement just before Prince Harry will celebrate his milestone birthday. The royal family released photos from Princess Anne’s recent public appearance at the ISDS International Sheep Dog Trials in Lanarkshire. Alongside a series of adorable photos, the palace’s spokesperson… Continue…
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