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Pakistan backs US-led Board of Peace’s UNSC mandate for Palestine

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it has joined the US-led Board of Peace (BoP) in support of its mandate under the 15-member body’s Resolution 2803, which reaffirms its commitment to efforts aimed at achieving a lasting peace based on Palestinian self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law. “The…

ECC approves distribution of confiscated solar panels for Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of surplus wheat stock held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) and sanctioned the distribution of confiscated solar panels to the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue…

PM Sharif reaffirms determination to eradicate polio

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his government’s determination to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan. Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the government is implementing a comprehensive strategy and taking practical actions with an effective team. The prime minister expressed deep gratitude for…

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost rice trade

ISLAMABAD:  Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Pakistan. It was also agreed that technical delegations would meet to advance discussions on rice trade. Federal Minister of Pakistan for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Nezirolu, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)…

Gul Plaza’s illegal constructions flagged in 1992, documents reveal

KARACHI: Documents dating back to 1992 reveal that Gul Plaza’s administrative committee had warned authorities about widespread illegal constructions inside the shopping center, cautioning that such violations could eventually lead to a major tragedy. According to the documents obtained by Beyond the Time News, the committee formally informed the KMC Land Department and the Karachi…

PM Shehbaz Sharif ‘seeks’ plan for maximum IMF relief during ongoing loan programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to secure the maximum possible relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Beyond the Time News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Ahead of upcoming discussions with the IMF, the Government of Pakistan has decided to redefine its priorities. The premier asserted that additional burdens cannot be…