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PTI founder Imran Khan has directs Ali Amin Gandapur to resign as KP C.M. and nominated MPA Sohail Afridi as the next chief minister of the province

Imran Khan Directs Ali Amin Gandapur to Resign as KP C.M.

PTI founder nominates Sohail Afridi as the next chief minister of province

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 19h

The Election Commission of Pakistan has ruled it will conduct local government polls in Punjab under the 2022 law in December, adding delimitation will commence from Oct. 9 and continue for two months

ECP to Hold Local Government Polls in Punjab in December

Electoral body says it will conduct the elections under the 2022 law, with delimitation to commence from Oct. 9

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 19h

The World Bank has reduced its growth forecast for Pakistan in the ongoing fiscal year from 3.1% to 2.6%, citing this year’s floods, noting the disruption to food supply chains may push inflation up to 7.2%

World Bank Reduces Pakistan’s Growth Forecast Due to Floods

Lender says it expects inflation in the country to hit 7.2%, exports to decline by 1.5% due to devastation caused by floods

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 20h

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has issued a revised grading formula for Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations, raising the minimum passing percentage from 33 to 40%

FBISE Unveils Revised Grading Formula for SSC, HSSC Exams

Under new scheme, students who secure less than 40% will be required to retake exam, while those scoring between 96% and 100% marks will receive an A++ grade (‘extraordinary’)

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 22h

In statement, ISPR says clash between security personnel and Fitna al-Khwarij in Orakzai led to martyrdom of 11 soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel and a major, and the elimination of 19 terrorists

11 Soldiers Martyred During IBO in Orakzai

ISPR says 19 terrorists eliminated in exchange of fire that also saw a lieutenant colonel and a major embrace shahadat

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 23h

High-level Saudi business delegation has reached Pakistan, with an aim to boost trade, investment ties between the two states

Saudi Business Delegation Arrives in Pakistan

Visit aimed at boosting trade, investment ties between the two states

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 1d

Former JI senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been freed from Israeli detention and is currently with the Pakistan embassy in Amman, announces Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Ex-Senator Mushtaq Freed from Israeli Detention

Foreign minister says JI leader has reached Pakistan embassy in Amman and will be facilitate whenever he wishes to return to Pakistan

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 2d

Citing Bloomberg report, Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has noted Pakistan's 22% reduction in sovereign default risk, crediting structural reforms, timely debt servicing, IMF program for improved investor confidence

Pakistan among Countries with Sharpest Decline in Default Risk

Khurram Schehzad credits structural reforms, debt servicing, IMF program for improved investor confidence

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 3d

In official visit to Malaysia, P.M. Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized collaboration between the two states, and reaffirmed commitment to deepening bilateral ties

P.M. Sharif Stresses on Collaboration between Pakistan and Malaysia

In three-day visit to Southeast Asian nation, premier reaffirms commitment to deepening bilateral ties

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 4d

PIA to resume flights to the U.K. later this month, with operations to initially restart for Manchester before being extended to Birmingham and London

PIA to Resume Flights to the U.K. this Month

Flights to initially resume for Manchester before expanding to Birmingham, London

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 4d

Under agreement, AJK government will introduce health cards, curtail quotas for educational institutions, reduce size of cabinet and register FIRs against deaths of protesters and law enforcement authorities during protests

AJK Protest Called Off after Inking of Agreement with Government

Government to introduce health cards in AJK region, curtail quotas for educational institutions, reduce size of cabinet

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 5d

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) says it has unearthed a massive fraud at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport that was facilitating the illegal removal of high-value electronic consignments without filing Goods Declarations or paying customs duties and taxes

FBR Busts Tax Evasion Scam at Karachi Airport

The purported scam involves a Dubai-based company whose employees were facilitating evasion of duties on electronics worth millions

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 5d

Pakistan does not need to seek any aid from the United Nations for flood relief efforts, says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, maintaining development funds can be repurposed for rehabilitation activities

Pakistan Does Not Need U.N. Aid for Flood Relief: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says effective coordination between center, provinces can repurpose development funds for flood rehabilitation

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 5d

Total cement dispatches increased by 16.25% in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, with the APCMA saying it can achieve even better growth if the government facilitates it with concessions on duties and taxes

Cement Dispatches Increased by 16.25% in First Quarter of FY2025-26

APCMA says it can achieve even better growth if government facilitates it with concessions on duties and taxes

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 6d

P&G announces it is shutting down operations in Pakistan, with Gillette Pakistan Limited notifying PSX of intent to delist in light of parent company’s decision

P&G to Shut Down Operations in Pakistan

Gillette Pakistan Limited has notified PSX of intent to delist in light of parent company’s decision

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 6d

P.M. Sharif says he will personally oversee AJK negotiations upon his return to Pakistan, as he expands government's negotiating committee and directs them to reach Muzaffarabad immediately

P.M. Sharif to Personally Oversee AJK Negotiations upon Return to Pakistan

Tensions persist in AJK after nine people, including three cops, lose their lives and hundreds are injured during ongoing protests

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

Competition Commission of Pakistan approves merger of PTCL with Telenor, imposing strict conditions on deal to protect consumers such as separate managements and unbiased infrastructure sharing and interconnection

CCP Approves Merger of PTCL with Telenor

Approval comes with conditions meant to protect consumers, including separate management and unbiased infrastructure sharing and interconnection

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

Renowned architect Yasmeen Lari advocates a return to traditional construction methods to reduce pollution and build climate resilience in Pakistan

Seeking Sustainable Development in Pakistan

Renowned architect Yasmeen Lari advocates a return to traditional construction methods to reduce pollution and build climate resilience

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

As interest in jazz dwindles, the Lahore Jazz Club is striving to keep the music playing

The Real Folk Blues

As interest in jazz dwindles, the Lahore Jazz Club strives to keep the music playing

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa C.M. Ali Amin Gandapur says he informed former prime minister Imran Khan about attempts to project Aleema Khan as PTI chairperson, alleging the campaign seeks to sow rifts within the party

Warned Imran Khan about Attempts to Project Aleema as PTI Chairperson: Gandapur

KP chief minister alleges online campaign underway to sow division within the party ranks

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Strategic Digital Wallet Company, a state-owned enterprise aimed at managing, safeguarding the government’s virtual assets

Government to Establish Strategic Digital Wallet Company

Federal cabinet approves formation of state-owned enterprise to manage, safeguard government’s virtual assets

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

Claiming the Gaza Peace Plan announced by U.S. President Trump deviates from the one approved by eight Muslim states, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Qatar has assured it will continue discussions with U.S. to restore original proposal

Dar Says Trump’s Peace Plan Deviates from that Approved by Muslim Bloc

Foreign minister emphasizes that Pakistan remains committed to seeking two-state solution and had not recognized Israel

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 7d

Ministry of Finance says that the $500 million Eurobond, issued in 2015 with 10-year maturity, was repaid per schedule, reflecting country’s commitment to fiscal discipline

Pakistan Repays $500m Eurobond

Ministry of Finance says bond, issued in 2015 with 10-year maturity, repaid per schedule, reflecting country’s commitment to fiscal discipline

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 8d

Finance Division notifies an increase to prices of petroleum products for next fortnight, with petrol to now cost Rs. 268.68/liter and diesel Rs. 276.81/liter

Petroleum Prices Increased for Next Fortnight

Petrol to now cost Rs. 268.68/liter and diesel Rs. 276.81/liter

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The Standard @thestandard.com.pk · 8d

The Federal Board of Revenue has extended until Oct. 15 the income tax return filing deadline, citing requests from various trade bodies, taxpayers and tax bar associations

FBR Extends Tax Return Filing Deadline until Oct. 15

Tax body says it is extending date over requests from various trade bodies, taxpayers and tax bar associations

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