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China, African countries vow to boost high-quality belt and road cooperation

Beijing : China and African countries will strengthen their high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, said attendees of a high-level meeting of the ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday. The meeting, focusing on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, was co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and…

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General Scott Urbom

U.S. consul General Scott Urbom honors Quaid-e-Azam at Mazar-e-Quaid, reaffirms U.S.-Pakistan ties

Karachi, September 04, 2024: U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom paid tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during a visit to his mausoleum in Karachi.  Consul General Urbom laid a floral wreath at the Mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States.  “It is a great…

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Mobilink Bank and CARE Pakistan

Mobilink Bank, CARE Pakistan join forces to empower 50,000 women

Islamabad, September 03, 2024: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has joined forces with CARE Pakistan to unlock the potential of 50,000 women through the Strive Women program. Under this partnership, Mobilink Bank and CARE Pakistan will invest in their financial literacy and skills development, paving the way for a more equitable and prosperous…

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Pension Fund

Pakistan introduces ‘Pension Fund’ for new federal employees

Islamabad, September 03, 2024: The Government of Pakistan has announced the introduction of a new Contributory Pension Fund Scheme for all civil employees of the Federal Government, including civilians paid from Defence Estimates. The decision, which follows Cabinet approval (ECC-134/13/2024) on June 27, 2024, will affect all employees appointed on a regular basis from July…

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