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Experts believe any such attempt will damage PML-N

Despite web of institutions, sector remains financially, operationally weak

Form partnership for investment in farms and local supply chain

Says tax rates should be lower as high levies hamper growth

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Minister terms 2025 transformative year, marked by new legislation, digitisation

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174 enterprises from over 20 clusters showcased at the exhibition

LAHORE - The Punjab government has launched practical measures to prevent short circuits and fatal accidents caused by hazardous overhead power cables, with Lahore selected for the first phase of a comprehensive underground cabling initiative.

ISLAMABAD - In a swift humanitarian operation Pakistan Navy Ships TABUK and MOAWIN on Saturday successfully conducted medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Sri Lankan national requiring urgent medical attention on an Indonesian Flagged, MV GREY PALM on the high seas at 800 Nautical Miles (approximately 1500 KM) off Pakistan’s.

Islamabad - Pakistan and Somalia have signed an agreement abolishing Visa requirement for Diplomatic Passport Holders.

LAHORE - Three people died after a massive fire erupted at the Indigo Hotel near Hussain Chowk in Gulberg on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from the Rescue 1122 service.

ISLAMABAD - The District & Sessions Court of Islamabad on Saturday sentenced Imaan Mazari and her husband advocate Hadi Ali Chattha to a total of 17 years in prison each and imposed a combined fine of Rs72 million in a case related to a disputed tweet, according to a 22-page written verdict issued by the court.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and the United States have agreed to increase cooperation in police training and among law enforcement agencies.

ISLAMABAD - Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast more rain and snowfall in the northern parts of the country as a strong westerly weather system continues to affect the region, following heavy snowfall in several hill stations.

A man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday has died, local and federal officials said, the second fatal shooting involving federal agents this month during a surge in immigration enforcement in the northern US city. The man, who has not been identified, was armed with a handgun and two magazines, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the man was a 37-year-old city resident who was believed to be a US citizen. He did not release the name of the man, who he said was a lawful gun owner with no criminal record. A video circulating on social media and aired on cable news stations showed people wearing masks and tactical vests wrestling with the man on a snow-covered street before shots are heard. In the video, the man falls to the ground, and several more shots are heard. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for an immediate end to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in the state. “I just spoke with the Wh...

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