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Official says Pakistan can become major player in olive production

Surveillance to check dengue spread underway while larvae found in Rawalpindi Cantt, Rawal town, Wah Cantt

This US training programme supports women worldwide in building their own businesses

Unannounced power outages affect water supply from dams, tube wells

Gang of 20 poachers with hounds flee

Dr Alvi says Pakistan committed to prevention of child labour

Teachers under Federal Government Educational Institutions Cantonments Garrisons demand upgrade to grade-16

The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been witnessing a dry spell for the last over two months

CDA will have 50 per cent share of tube wells’ water

PMD has predicted that country was expected to receive “above-average rainfall” during the upcoming monsoon season

Senior PPP leader says move necessary so that MNA can represent his constituency during budget session

UTPs whose cases are fixed for evidence will be presented before court physically

Duration of electricity cuts in different parts of country up to 12 hours

Port city to experience the first spell of monsoon rains in the last week of June, reports PMD

Faisal Baloch, who drove a burning oil tanker, awarded cash prize and honoured on special directions of COAS

Government was taking steps for the welfare of the minority community by provision of financial assistance

Urge government to start work on war-footing to ensure the construction of highways, scholarships for the students

Livestock Department has formed team for door to door vaccination in the rural Swabi but few in number

Report says 73% damage has been done in private and communal forests

Person responsible shall be punished with up to five-year imprisonment

Former finance minister fears 20m people will fall below poverty line

Suppliers believe increasing prices is the only way to justify operational costs in current economy

Haleem Adil Sheikh's counsel claims 16 cases have been filed against him

Under agreement, police personnel will have allocated admissions in MPhil, PhD

The aquatic mammal’s population has dwindled due to polluted waters, new barrages, being caught in fishing nets

Distributes certificates among officers for resolving Anarkali blast case

Province-wise ratios are based on multiple indicators including population, poverty

Suspects would extort victims through social media apps

Separately, three others allegedly raped in Chak Jhumra

PTI leader urged court to direct the government for information on the potential corruption cases against him

Thanks govt allies, cabinet members, business community for precious suggestions, opinions and guidance

Food security, IT sector allotted more money

Finance minister vows to take tough decision to avoid Sri Lanka-default

Central bank cites repayment of external debt for decrease in reserves

Wind and dust storm hit the valley which resulted in the uprooting of trees, and collapse of roofs and mud walls

Balochistan CM Bizenjo announced Rs0.5 million reward for the driver for bravery and for saving precious human lives

Five others fainted but escaped with injuries in Shangla district

Under the scheme, free treatment facilities are available to the patients in 1,115 empaneled hospitals

$246 million greenfield Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres

Arrest warrants were issued under Anti-Terrorism Act for creating chaos during the long march

Court says it’s unclear how cabinet members, who benefitted from amendments, approved them

Volume of economy stands at $387b; current account deficit projected at $16b

Fiscal, monetary measures provided incentives to businesses to perform better

Over 16% of investment wiped out as market capitalisation slumped to Rs6.95tr

In FY22 alone, country offered Rs1.7tr tax exemptions to affluent, foreign investors

Expansion of 4.4% driven by high yields, attractive prices, better input availability

Sector is largest net services exporter with exports to 169 countries

Total capacity reached 41,557MW with slight drop in hydel share

Demand comes before payment of around Rs300b to Chinese power plants

PM Shehbaz underlines vast potential areas of trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Pakistan