April 19, 2024
PAKISTAN

Inmates’ welfare: Nasir Aslam Zahid strengthens CWP of Sindh government

Karachi : The Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners (CWP) presented its achievements to the Home Secretary Sindh Aijaz Ali Shah on Wednesday. The CWP was notified by the government of Sindh in 2004 under the Chairpersonship of Justice (R) Nasir Aslam Zahid, and has been provided statutory footing under section 55 of the Sindh […]

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Business

Pakistan’s Cotton Production Continues to Fall Dramatically

According to the most recent biweekly data, which the Pakistan Cotton Ginner’s Association (PCGA) issued on Monday, Pakistan’s cotton production fell by more than 40% year over year (YoY). As of December 1, 2022, Pakistan received 4.281 million bales of cotton production overall, down from 7.168 million bales at the same period in the previous […]

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PAKISTAN

Nearly half of Sindhi candidates for the MDCAT 2022 failed

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2022 was administered on November 13 nationwide, and Sindh students made up roughly 48% of the failure rate.The province’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) test saw 22,301 candidates pass while nearly 20,152 candidates failed. Balochistan’s candidates additionally demonstrated subpar performance, with 4,857 candidates failing the MDCAT […]

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Health PAKISTAN

Sindh experiences another dengue death

KARACHI: On Tuesday, a dengue fever patient passed away in the Sindh provincial city of Umarkot, bringing the total number of deaths from the fatal illness in the region this year to 52, according to a report. 46 deaths were reported in Karachi, three in Hyderabad, one in each of Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, and Umarkot, […]

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Business

ZTBL to Defer Rs. 20 Billion in Farmer Loans from Balochistan and Sindh

In accordance with the Prime Minister’s instructions, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) has chosen to help farmers in flood-affected areas by postponing debts totaling Rs. 20 billion. According to ZTBL authorities, the loans would be postponed for a year. About 57 000 farmers will profit from this policy. In a statement, the bank underlined that […]

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PAKISTAN

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at the upward trajectory in the Pakistan-US relationship

ISLAMABAD: A US Congressional delegation (CODEL) led by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday. Apart from Congresswoman Lee, the delegation included Congressman Thomas Suozzi and Congressman Al Green. While praising the delegation’s visit to Pakistan at a critical juncture while flash floods had destroyed the country, Prime […]

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PAKISTAN

How much precipitation can Pakistan expect in September?

After forecasting additional rain for the upcoming month, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released the weather outlook for September on Thursday.The Met Office predicts that at least two monsoon systems will likely bring substantial rains to the month of September. According to the Met Department’s most recent forecast, September is anticipated to see normal to […]

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PAKISTAN

Ahsan thanks APCEA for its contribution of Rs15.5 million to the PM Flood Relief Fund

Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives, thanked the All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises Association (APECA) on Thursday for its donation of Rs15.5 million to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund in the wake of the recent flood calamity. The nation has been severely impacted by climate change. We are among […]

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PAKISTAN

After a lot of rain, the flood situation in Sindh gets worse

The situation has gotten worse since Sindh’s daily routine was disrupted by flash floods brought on by relentless rain.From Sukkur to Hyderabad, the entire province is covered in damage brought on by flash floods, especially in rural areas. Tando Allahyar, Sanghar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Mirpurkhas, and Badin are among the places that experienced light, moderate, and […]

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PAKISTAN

Rain has finally arrived in Karachi, and more is forecast over the next 24 hours

According to a Met Department weather advisory, a clearly visible low-pressure system that originated in Rajasthan, India, proceeded northwest and invaded Sindh, bringing showers. Under the influence of this system, the monsoon currents also invaded the country’s southern and higher regions. The system is likely to result in more rain and thunderstorms with scattered intermittent […]

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