Category: 3. Business
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Improving irrigation system vital to boost economy: Altaf
Growing water shortage is a serious threat to our agricultural-based economy and improving our outdated irrigation system is a must for saving the national economy, said Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday.He said the country is facing huge water shortages and it is now being counted amongst the water-deficient nations of…
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Murad pays tributes to soldiers martyred in South Waziristan
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah on Sunday paid homage to 16 brave soldiers, who were martyred in South Waziristan.He said that martyrs were our most valuable assets and the nation will always remember their sacrifices.The Chief Minister said that those, who sacrificed their lives for the country’s prosperity and bright future will live forever in…
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Fire erupts in NICH due to short circuit
A fire broke out on the fourth floor of the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi due to a short circuit.As per details, NICH authorities stated that the fire was caused by a short circuit at fourth floor of the building, spreading smoke to the fifth floor. The fire damaged some of…
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Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors hope for ‘Santa Claus’ rally as stocks lose steam – Markets
NEW YORK: With December so far delivering Scrooge-like returns in an otherwise stellar year for US stocks, investors hope the tail end of 2024 offers some holiday cheer, but warn of potential headwinds. The benchmark S&P 500 is up more than 23% for 2024, even after a major stumble this week, and Wall Street has…
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PM’s focus on revenue – Pakistan Observer
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s ongoing focus on enhancing revenue collection is commendable and his remarks during a meeting on Saturday regarding how to address tax evasion in sugar industry highlight government’s commitment to check such financial irregularities. The installation of video analytics in sugar mills is a game-changing approach. By monitoring production… Continue…
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PM forms committee for talks with PTI
Speaker calls meeting of govt-PTI committees today In a significant political development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday constituted a high-level committee comprising senior members of the coalition government to hold dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which has warned the incumbent rulers of civil isobedience. The committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar,… Continue Reading…
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Two American pilots in ‘friendly fire’ incident
Two US Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the US military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen’s Houthis. Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor…
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Pehchan Pakistan prize distribution ceremony held
Your source for latest Pakistan, world news. Stay updated on politics, business, sports, lifestyle, CPEC, and breaking news. Accurate, timely, and comprehensive… Continue Reading News Source: pakobserver.net
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Murree Master Plan to be designed with a 25-year vision
Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Punjab, NabeelJaved, conducted a surprise visit to Murree to review the progress of various ongoing developmental and tourism projects. During the visit, Commissioner Rawalpindi, DC Murree, and officials from PDMA, RDA, Building Department, Rescue 1122, Environment Department, and Forest Department were present. The Commissioner and DC briefed the……
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Pakistan joins fossil-fuel non-proliferation coalition
Pakistan has joined a coalition of climate-vulnerable countries advocating for a global fossil-fuel non-proliferation treaty, which seeks an equitable transition away from coal, oil, and gas. The proposed treaty, designed to complement the Paris Agreement, emphasises the need for financial and technological support to ensure fair energy transitions for developing nations. Ranked among… Continue…