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January 16, 2026

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The World Bank is seeking specific reforms in the power sector before significant funding to Pakistan

An undated image of the World Bank building. — Reuters FinMin meets World Bank Director for Pakistan. The World Bank recognizes Pakistan’s progress towards stability. Both sides agree that targeted sectoral reforms could boost exports. ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has urged Pakistan to take a results-oriented approach in seeking a multi-billion dollar loan in the medium to long term to address its financially draining power sector. The News reported on Friday. There is a long wish list for the energy sector, including the power and gas sectors, but the World Bank has notified the government that it will assess

January 13, 2026

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Pakistan is making significant strides in regulatory reforms

Enhances transparency, ease of doing business as the country ranks 6th among 50 economies in the World Bank’s 2024 Business Entry Index Motivation. design: Ibrahim Yahya Islamabad: Pakistan has taken bold steps forward in modernizing its regulatory landscape, delivering significant improvements in anti-money laundering safeguards, corporate transparency and ease of doing business, initiatives that have positioned the country as a more competitive and compliant player on the global stage. At the center of these achievements is the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), which was awarded the title of national ‘Champion of Reforms’ by the Prime Minister in December

December 31, 2025

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Pakistan sees significant reduction in polio cases by 2025

A health worker administers polio drops to a child during a door-to-door vaccination campaign in Peshawar on September 12, 2024. — AFP No cases of polio have been reported anywhere in the country since September. No cases of polio were reported in Balochistan and Punjab for more than a year. Six nationwide anti-polio campaigns carried out in 2025. Pakistan has made significant progress in its fight against polio, with the number of cases expected to drop sharply in 2025, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC). Official figures show that only 30 cases of polio have been reported so

December 11, 2025

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Pakistan records significant decline in polio cases by 2025: Minister

A health worker administers polio drops to a child during a door-to-door vaccination campaign in Peshawar on September 12, 2024. — AFP The vaccination process will take place from December 15 to 21 across the country. More than 45 million children across the country are targeted to be vaccinated. Pakistan between the two countries where polio remains endemic. Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday launched the last polio campaign of the coming year 2025, which aimed to immunize more than 45 million children across Pakistan against the debilitating disease. The drive will take place from 15 to 21

September 4, 2025

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‘The Paper’ gets significant update before S1 premiere

Peacock announces the renewal of season 2 before the premiere In front of the premiere of The paper On September 4, Peacock announced that this The office The spinoff show will take a second season. The Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore Stars series, which announced the NBC’s renewal Today demonstration. Greg Daniels, who is one of the creators, recently said in an interview Variety“Certainly we have ideas. We’re talking about stories about a possible season 2 and it will be interesting to see what the public thinks.” He continued: “We have received really good comments from people within the company

August 14, 2025

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SBP warns significant dangers

Karachi: Pakistan’s state bank (SBP), in its latest monetary policy report entitled “Staying the Course”, said that while macroeconomic conditions have improved the last quarters, significant risks are still upsetting prospects. Persistent inflation, external vulnerabilities and deep -rooted structural restrictions will require continuous reforms and prudent policy -making to ensure stability. In a domestic market, the SBP underlined the persistent structural weaknesses that limit the growth potential. Based on its six-month report for 2024-25, it mentioned low productivity, weak innovation, poor skill investment and deficiencies in industrial processes as significant obstacles to competitiveness. Watching the labor market is another challenge.

August 11, 2025

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Dave Chappelle shares significant update on the non -circulated document

Dave Chappelle screens “Live in Real Life” in MVAAFF Dave Chapplle: Live in real life It is the documentary made by the comedian during Covid’s pandemic. Under a lock, the 51 -year -old decided to do something for his community, so he organized socially remote concerts with his friends, comedians and musicians, as well as taking the entire documentary process. Originally named Dave Chapplle: This time, this place, While Steven Bogner and Julia Reichert directed her. At the Tribeca Film Festival in 2021, the documentary premiered, but the same year, Dave’s stand-up, The closest, It caused a reaction to transphobic

July 31, 2025

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US is imposing significant new sanctions on Iran’s mission network

A bronze stamp for the Ministry of Finance is presented at the US Treasury Building in Washington on January 20, 2023. – Reuters Washington: The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions aimed at the Iranian shipping industry, hitting more than 100 people, companies and vessels associated with the country. The move is part of President Donald Trump’s push to increase pressure on Tehran, especially after the air raids in its nuclear areas in June. US officials said the goal is to prevent Iran from selling oil and cut the money they believe helps to maintain the regime

June 21, 2025

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David Corenswet highlights a significant defect in Superman suit

David Corenswet was not ready for this part of the Superman David Corenswet, the new superman, recently revealed that the virtual suit does not have a “no single zipper” for fast bathroom breaks. In discussing with PEOPLE Magazine, 31 -year -old American actor opened to wear the virtual costume Man of Steel on the recent traffic movie SuperhumanSaying: “There are many zippers, but there is no single zipper that allows me to go to the bathroom, which you would think would be quite simple.” Corenswet continued: “But nothing is simple for these things, I mean, we talked about it and

May 20, 2025

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Javed Afridi promises ‘significant changes’

For the first time in the history of the Pakistani Super League (PSL) HBL, Peshawar Zalmi failed to qualify for the playoffs and owner Javed Afridi does not take it slightly. In a sincere message published on X (formerly Twitter), Afridi turned to the base of the team’s fans after a HBL PSL 10 disappointing campaign that ended with just four wins from ten games. The Babar Azam-Led Side’s Last Hope was Extinguish “The result of this season hurts, but this platform remains a launchpad for national career,” Afridi wrote. “Significant changes are coming – we will rebuild with sand

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