Pakistan
Govt. plans Rs 9.8 bln footwear hub to attract foreign investment
ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (ABC): The government is planning to establish a Rs 9.8 billion footwear industrial hub near Lahore in a bid to attract…
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Govt to spend Rs1.6bn to boost weather forecasting, early warning systems
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (ABC):Pakistan plans to strengthen its weather forecasting, disaster preparedness and climate resilience capabilities through a series of projects and policy initiatives.…
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Rs 23.44bn Sukkur Barrage upgrade project to complete in Feb 2027
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (ABC):The Rs23.44 billion Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation and modernization project has achieved 58 percent progress and is set to be completed by…
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Pakistan plans Rs 2.8bn leather skills programme to boost exports
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (ABC):The government is planning to launch a Rs 2.8 billion Leather Sector Skills Development Programme under the Public Sector Development Programme…
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Govt targets electrification of over 15,000 villages in FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD, Jul 03 (ABC):Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) plan to expand electricity access in FY2026-27 by electrifying 15,327 villages and adding 1,689,849 new consumer…
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IMCG Tarlai Wraps Up FDE Summer Fiesta After Training 1,650 Students
ISLAMABAD, July 2: Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG) Tarlai concluded its Summer School & Fiesta 2026 with a closing ceremony after two weeks…
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Govt plans Rs8.4bn investment to modernise footwear industry
ISLAMABAD, Jul 02 (ABC): The government is set to invest Rs8.4 billion over five years to transform Pakistan’s footwear industry by upgrading the Pakistan…
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Federal Tax Ombudsman calls out FBR over female taxpayer’s five-year refund delay
ISLAMABAD, July 1 (ABC): The Federal Tax Ombudsman has found serious procedural lapses by tax authorities in a years-old refund case involving an Islamabad…
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Pakistan conducts 4,752 anti-drug awareness activities in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (ABC): Pakistan conducted 4,752 anti-drug awareness and demand-reduction activities during July-March FY2025-26 while expanding rehabilitation services and strengthening enforcement efforts against…
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Govt pushes digital overhaul of family planning services
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (ABC):Pakistan has launched a major digital transformation of its family planning and reproductive health services by introducing real time electronic reporting,…