Tag: federal cabinet
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PPP did not join federal cabinet as government will not last long, says Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) did not join the federal government because it will not last long. The former prime minister spoke to journalists in Adiala jail on Wednesday, stating that the “establishment, caretaker government, and the Election Commission are all one, and everything is based…
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Export of onions and bananas banned in first meeting of cabinet
The federal cabinet has approved a ban on the export of bananas and onion till April 15, 2024, a step taken to bring down rates during Ramzan, reporting Geo News. The first meeting of the newly elected federal cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which the economic situation of…
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Pakistan gears up for crucial IMF talks on $3 billion SBA programme
Pakistan is set to commence vital discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning the completion of the second review under the $3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) programme.
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PIA set for transformation: Federal cabinet approves privatisation, restructuring
In a significant development, the caretaker federal cabinet has granted approval for the restructuring of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the privatisation of First Women Bank Limited.
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Hajjis to get mobile sims and free internet
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that the government will provide free-of-cost mobile SIMs with roaming internet packages for pilgrims, on Tuesday. He further stated that female abayas having a Pakistani flag on the backside and 13 Kg suitcases will also be provided to pilgrims performing hajj this year.…
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Cabinet approves seven MoUs for $10 billion investment deal with Kuwait
On Friday, during a session of the caretaker federal cabinet, seven Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for investments between Pakistan and Kuwait were granted approval. These agreements are slated to be formally signed during the upcoming visit of the prime minister to the Gulf country, signifying a commitment to fostering economic cooperation and partnership between the…
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Bushra Bibi’s name might be added to no-fly list
On Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet Sub-Committee on Exit Control List (ECL) proposed placing the names of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, former special assistant to Prime Minister Zulfi Bukhari, and former advisor to PM Shahzad Akbar on the no-fly list, Geo has reported. The recommendation was given during yesterday’s committee…
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PM Kakar aims to make Hajj more affordable and comfortable for pilgrims
On Monday, Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued a directive emphasising the provision of high-quality and affordable facilities for pilgrims during the Hajj without compromising the overall arrangements.
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IMF approves relief plan for 4 million consumers with monthly power usage below 200 units
After extensive negotiations prompted by widespread protests against soaring electricity bills, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly granted approval to a relief proposal targeting consumers with monthly electricity consumption of up to 200 units, allowing authorities to implement an installment-based billing system, according to sources cited by Geo News. Sources indicated that the final…
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IMF demands detailed electricity bill relief plan from Pakistan amid nationwide unrest
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to provide a written plan for relief in electricity bills amidst ongoing nationwide protests.