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World Bank approves $300M loan for Punjab Clean Air Program

Initiative aims to curb smog, reduce pollution, and improve public health in Punjab

Pakistan’s tax shortfall hits Rs725 billion as FBR misses nine-month target

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Pakistan’s e-commerce sector hits $7.7bn in 2024, SMEs face challenges in tapping global market: report

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Pakistan’s debt surges, short-term $30.6bn owed in foreign repayments

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Pakistan repays $1 billion loan to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in March

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IMF allows Rs1 per unit electricity price cut in exchange for off-grid gas levy

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A national effort is needed for a sustainable future

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Punjab’s changing urban reality requires empowered local governments

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Local governments could be game-changers in countering extremism

Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy cannot rely solely on military operations. Part of the solution is service delivery and a strong relationship between the electorate and local government representatives.

The real problem isn’t Cholistan —It’s Pakistan’s shrinking water supply

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