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Makkah Defence Alliance SG to take up post in Riyadh soon: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday said that the secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, is expected...

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PM seeks roadmap for nationwide digital payments, stresses universal internet access

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to prepare a “clear roadmap and time-bound targets” for establishing a 100 per cent digital...

Asif sees bid to pave way for alternative setup in Punjab amid Maryam-Salik rift

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain’s recent corruption allegations against the Punjab government are part...

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Defence pact with Kuwait ratified

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday ratified the defence cooperation agreement bet­ween Pakistan and Kuwait to further strengthen inst­i­tutional linkages betw­een the armed forces...

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Emergency and governor’s rule imposed in KP after president approves cabinet decision

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the president’s approval of the recommendations by the...

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Govt launches mobile app for small traders’ tax scheme

The government on Wednesday launched a mobile application for its Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme, allowing small traders and shopkeepers to file their tax returns...

Future of Jobs: Which skill will matter most in the next decade?

By Sheraz Akber Jamal The world of work is changing rapidly as technology, artificial intelligence, automation and digital communication become part of everyday professional life....

Changing role of overseas Pakistanis in digital economy

By Sheraz Akber Jamal Overseas Pakistanis have traditionally supported their families through employment abroad and regular remittances. However, the growth of digital technology has expanded...

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee on Monday decided to maintain the policy rate at 11.5 per cent, citing an improved...

Chinese FM urges Swedish businesses to deepen cooperation with China

BEIJING: The Wallenberg family and the Swedish business community should continue to play an active role in encouraging the Swedish government to pursue a...

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