Over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are to receive full refunds after Hajj cancellations triggered by administrative hurdles and policy shifts in Saudi Arabia. The Senate has directed the Ministry of Religious …
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Economy
Senate Committee on Commerce asks NARC, MoC and provinces to evolve a plan to promote HG1 variety of garlic
LAHORE: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce has directed the National Agriculture Research Centre, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the provincial governments to collectively prepare a plan to support HG1 …
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Senate Committee Expresses Concern as Pakistan Steel Mills Faces Rs18 Million Loss in Theft Incidents
ISLAMABAD: Officials from Pakistan Steel Mills informed the Senate Standing Committee on Industries on Friday that the mills incurred a loss of Rs18 million due to instances of theft. Committee …
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ISLAMABAD: During a recent session of the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, the National Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (NHRC) presented a report indicating that 179 individuals were currently …
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Economy
The cost of unit of electricity increased to Rs 45/unit including taxes and charges, NEPRA chief informs senate body
NEPRA chief ISLAMABAD: During a Senate panel meeting, the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority gave insights into the state of the country’s electricity capacity. He said that …
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National
Senate decides to change the word ‘transgender’ to ‘Khunsa’ in 2018 law
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has decided to amend the 2018 law to change ‘transgender’ to ‘khunsa’. For this purpose, the committee discussed amendments to the ‘Transgender …
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IG Police says Rs20 million a month are being spent on security of Imran Khan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIG Police said that former prime ministers, Ch Shujaat Hussain, Yusuf Raza Gilani, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi were provided only five security men each while 266 personnel …
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He warned of an impending risk of an attack by Tehreek-i-Taliban, saying they could enter Pakistan as refugees.