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March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Economic indicators improving due to govt’s efforts: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says provision of essential items to the people at affordable prices is the top priority of the government. In a statement, he expressed satisfaction over the continuous decline in the Consumer Price Index inflation. He also expressed confidence that inflation will decrease further. The Prime Minister said the current government is completing its one year in office and this is extremely good news on this occasion. He said it is very encouraging that inflation has come down to 1.5 percent last month, which is the lowest inflation rate since September 2015. He said the average inflation

February 20, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Uraan Pakistan fosters inclusion through equality, ethics: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says ‘Uraan Pakistan’ program focuses on equality and ethics to foster an inclusive society. In his message on the occasion of International Day for Social Justice today, he said the Government has launched a digital platform encompassing an integrated social welfare system to enable persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to promptly access tailored support services. The Prime Minister said many programs have been launched to protect rights of citizens striving to eliminate the biases and prejudices that impede progress. Shehbaz Sharif said the day called for action to address key issues such as

February 5, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

LISBON: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community and philanthropist, passed away in Lisbon. He was 88. A notice on the website of the Aga Khan Development Network – the development organisation he founded – announced his death, saying that he “passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025… surrounded by his family”. It said: “His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. “Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman

January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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The Role of International Financial Institutions in Addressing Global Poverty

Introduction: International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and regional development banks have played crucial roles in the global economic landscape for decades. Their primary mission has been to support economic stability, growth, and poverty reduction worldwide. Despite this noble mission, the effectiveness of these institutions in addressing global poverty remains a topic of ongoing debate. In this blog, we’ll explore how IFIs function, their impact on developing nations, and the criticisms they face in their attempts to address the challenges of poverty. The Purpose of IFIs: The IMF and the World Bank

January 29, 2025

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Maryam Nawaz vision: Own Roof for Every Homeless

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting with regard to Apni Chhat….Apna Ghar program in which a detailed review was taken on progress being made about Apni Chhat….Apna Ghar program. The scheme to provide free plots to homeless citizens in Punjab was reviewed along with taking into consideration various other recommendations and proposals. The Chief Minister directed to conduct a detailed review of 3 and 5 marla government housing schemes across the province. The meeting decided to establish an 8-member committee to finalize TORs for providing free of cost plots to the public. It was