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Reema Khan, sister face fraud allegations

Reema Khan, sister face fraud allegations

A man has accused Reema Khan and her sister Myra Khan of taking money from him fraudulently, adding he has been fighting a legal case against...

Punjab Assembly session convened on Jan 10

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Punjab Assembly session convened on Jan 10

Punjab Assembly acting speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channer has called the assembly session on Jan 10. According to a notification issued by the Assembly secretariat, acting...

The federal government abolished 150,000 unfilled vacancies in federal ministries to reduce expenditures, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Tuesday. Speaking to media in the capital, Aurangzeb stated that 60% of vacant positions, where no hiring had occurred, have been eliminated, with no plans to recruit for these posts in the future. He said the move is part of a broader effort to cut government expenses and ensure sustainable economic growth, adding that structural reforms in the tax system are already underway, with a greater role envisioned for the private sector in economic development. As part of the rationalisation initiative, the number of subordinate bodies under federal ministries was also halved from 80 to 40, with some institutions merged and two ministries set to undergo a merger. The finmin also outlined the next phase of reforms, which will see 25 out of 60 subordinate bodies under four ministries—Science and Technology, Commerce, Housing and Works, and National Food Security—abolished. Another 20 will face reductions, while nine will be merged. Service-related positions are being outsourced to enhance efficiency. Calling it a significant step toward the government’s right-sizing goals, Aurangzeb said the economy is improving, and the government’s targets are on track.

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Federal government abolishes 150,000 posts as cost-cutting measure

The federal government abolished 150,000 unfilled vacancies in federal ministries to reduce expenditures, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Tuesday. Speaking to media in the capital,...

Apex Committee deems law and order satisfactory in Punjab

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Apex Committee deems law and order satisfactory in Punjab

The Punjab Apex Committee on Tuesday expressed satisfaction on the province’s overall law and order situation. The committee’s meeting was chaired by the chief minister which...

Verdict in £190 million case delayed again, new date set for Jan 13

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Verdict in £190 million case delayed again, new date set for Jan 13

An accountability court has again delayed its verdict in the 190 million pound case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. Earlier, the...

Setting up of check posts on Parachinar Road begins on Apex Committee's decision

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Setting up of check posts on Parachinar Road begins on Apex Committee’s decision

The provincial government has started setting up 48 check posts on Tal-Parachinar Road in light of decisions recently taken by the Apex Committee. According to an...

Imran Khan will not accept release through executive order: Sher Afzal Marwat

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Imran Khan will not accept release through executive order: Sher Afzal Marwat

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member National Assembly Sher Afzal Marwat stated that Imran Khan would not seek release under any executive order. Speaking at Dunya...

After rumours and guesses, Neelum Muneer officially ties the knot in Dubai

Entertainment3 weeks ago

After rumours and guesses, Neelum Muneer officially ties the knot in Dubai

Popular TV actor Neelam Muneer Khan has tied the knot after countless rumours on the social media spread regarding her marriage. Her wedding photoshoot with her...

Concrete steps being taken for hockey revival: PHF president

Sports3 weeks ago

Concrete steps being taken for hockey revival: PHF president

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti said that the government was making significant efforts for the promotion of the national game. Talking to...

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the country now needs a long march of economic development, not political. Speaking at the Master’s Degree Show 2024 ceremony of the National College of Arts, the federal minister said the PML-N government wanted peace and political stability in the country. “The dialogue between PTI and the government can yield good results. There will be zero tolerance for terrorism and it will be defeated at all costs. If there is any interference in the country from anywhere, the army is capable of giving a full response. Afghan soil should not be used for terrorism,” he added. He believes in political dialogue and said positive results can be obtained from talks with PTI. He said the soil of Afghanistan should not be used against Pakistan. He reiterated his commitment to ending terrorism. “There will be zero tolerance for terrorism in the Apex Committee meeting. Terrorism will be dealt with like it was dealt with in 2013. Terrorism will be defeated. If there is interference from anywhere in the country, the army is capable of giving a full response and will bring peace back through sacrifices and struggle,” the minister went on saying. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had laid the foundation of a four-year Uraan Pakistan initiative. After training the youth in other fields including skill development, the government will make them a force to reckon with.

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Pakistan needs long march of economic development: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the country now needs a long march of economic development, not political. Speaking at the Master’s...