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Umrah aspirants facing passport delay

KARACHI: Despite the fact that the daily number of passport applicants have halved during the holy month of Ramazan, the country’s intending Umrah pilgrims are still facing difficulties in obtaining the travel document. Sources said the number of applicants in the passport offices of Karachi was usually around 4,000 per day, but it had reduced […]

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Freelancers seek govt-association collaboration for IT park success

KARACHI: Praising the approval for Pakistan’s largest Information Technology (IT) park, set to benefit 6,000 freelancers, the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and industry experts call for government collaboration to optimise resources, address IT challenges, and boost e-service exports. In discussions with The Express Tribune, they stress the need for consultation with PAFLA and Pakistan Software […]

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PHC orders swearing in of newly-notified K-P lawmakers

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered on Wednesday for administering oath to the newly-notified members of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) assembly on the reserved seats for women and non-Muslims, belonging to the opposition parties. A two-member division bench, comprising Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, allowed the petition filed by the newly-notified lawmakers […]

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GameStop shares fall as video game retailer faces competition, weak spending

 GameStop’s shares fell more than 14% on Wednesday, as the brick-and-mortar video game retailer reported a decline in fourth-quarter revenue on the back of a spending slowdown and rising competition from e-commerce firms. The Grapevine, Texas-based company also said late on Tuesday that it had cut an unspecified number of jobs, joining Japan’s Sony and Electronic Arts in a bid to […]

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Azam Khan struggles as Pakistan cricketers undergo fitness test at Kakul Academy

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan cricketers underwent a fitness evaluation during the second day of their training at the Kakul Academy in Abbottabad. Among them, Azam Khan of the Pakistan cricket team faced difficulty in completing the prescribed two-kilometer run. During this test, Irfanullah Khan Niazi showcased remarkable performance, leading the pack by completing the […]

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World Bank releases first tranche of loan for PMD upgrade

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has released the first tranche of its $50 million loan for the restructuring and upgradation of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) aimed at enabling the department to cater to the training needs of its counterparts in the region. The project titled ‘Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan’ will use […]

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Alleged May 9 rioters get relief in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: The PTI received further relief on Wednesday as trial courts in Rawalpindi granted bail to 19 more individuals who were arrested in the garrison city for allegedly vandalizing state and military properties following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9, 2023. The trial courts granted bail to these 19 individuals, […]

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PIA sell-off, IMF loan send PSX to new high

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday soared to a record high as it crossed the 66,500 milestone over progress in the privatisation process for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and optimism about a new, larger International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme. As trading commenced in the morning, the bourse continued its upward march with […]