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PM Shehbaz terms WB’s $20b CPF ‘confidence’ in Pakistan’s economy
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the World Bank’s (WB) $20 billion commitment to Pakistan under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). “CPF reflects the World Bank’s confidence in Pakistan’s economic resilience and potential. We look forward to strengthening our partnership as we align our efforts for creating lasting opportunities for our……
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Pakistan, Djibouti sign MoU on bilateral political consultations; hold first meeting
– Advertisement – – Advertisement – – Advertisement – ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): Pakistan and Djibouti have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations and also held the inaugural session, expressing satisfaction at the existing bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries. Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa Division) Hamid Asghar… Continue Reading…
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CTD arrests 23 terrorists in Punjab during 200 operations
LAHORE – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted 200 intelligence-based operations in various cities across Punjab, resulting in the arrest of 23 terrorists. The CTD officials carried out operations in Lahore, Jhelum, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Gujrat, Mianwali, Sargodha and Faisalabad. A CTD Punjab spokesperson stated that seven dangerous terrorists belonging to the Fitna… Continue Reading News Source:…
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World Bank pledges $40bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework
The World Bank (WB) has pledged to provide $40 billion to Pakistan under the 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), according to sources in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Out of the total $40 billion, $20 billion would be provided through International Development Association (IDA) and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The CPF will…
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Govt will respond after PTI submits list of political prisoners: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs and member of the government committee negotiating with PTI, Rana Sanaullah stated that the PTI should first provide a list of political prisoners, after which the government would respond following a discussion. Talking to a local private TV, Rana Sanaullah emphasized that the dialogue is a fundamental…
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Karachi Weather Update: Sindh capital braces for more Winter Chill after mid-Jan
KARACHI – Pakistan’s largest city Karachi continues to witness cold spells as temperatures come down to single digits in middle of the month. As per latest advisory of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi, and other Sindh regions will witness further drop in mercury over the next few days. The nighttime temperatures of port city…
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Karachi teenager shot dead in robbery
This representational image shows a gun held in an individual’s hand. — Unsplash KARACHI: Muzaffar Iqbal, 17, tragically lost his life during a robbery in Karachi on Wednesday morning. The incident took place in… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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Australian Brand Forced to Remove ‘Ugg’ From Name After Trademark Battle With American Competitor
PUBLISHED January 15, 2025 Australian sheepskin boot brand UGG Since 1974 has revealed plans for a major international rebranding after a drawn-out legal showdown with U.S.-based Deckers Outdoor Corporation. UGG Originals The heart of the conflict lies in the word “ugg,” which… Continue Reading News Source: tribune.com.pk
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Seeing stars: meet the amateur astronomers – in pictures – The Guardian
Seeing stars: meet the amateur astronomers – in pictures The Guardian Continue Reading News Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2025/jan/15/seeing-stars-meet-the-amateur-astronomers-in-pictures
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SC to mull jurisdiction of regular bench tomorrow – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will on Thursday (tomorrow) deliberate on a recurring question about whether regular benches can hear matters involving the constitutionality of laws, following the establishment of the Constitutional Bench under the 26th Amendment. Headed by senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, a three-judge SC bench earlier noted that it has…
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