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    Pakistan Considers Energy Savings with New Restrictions

    Karachi, April 10 The Sindh province government of Pakistan ordered all markets, shopping malls, shops, restaurants, and wedding halls in Karachi and other major cities to close early each day, as part of austerity measures amid the West Asia conflict.According to a government notification...
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    PCB Imposes Fine on Cricket Star Over Social Media Post

    Lahore, March 30 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a fine of PKR 20 million (USD 72,000) on fast bowler Naseem Shah for a now-deleted controversial social media post that criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's presence at the PSL opening game during an ongoing regional...
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    Pak President Addresses Rising Prices Amid West Asia Conflict

    Islamabad, March 30 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to ease the burden of rising prices on ordinary citizens amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The President made the remarks while chairing an expanded...
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    Sharif Addresses Fuel Situation, Prioritizes Vulnerable Groups

    Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed the fuel supply situation in the country in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict, while emphasizing efforts to provide "further relief to vulnerable segments."The meeting discussed the implementation of...
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    PCB Announces PSL Schedule Amidst Regional Concerns

    Lahore, March 22 The PCB announced on Sunday that the initial stages of the Pakistan Super League will be held without spectators due to the tense situation in the region caused by the Iran-USA-Israel conflict.Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, said that it had also been...
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    State Firms Face Salary Reductions as Pakistan Addresses Economic Fallout

    Islamabad, March 14 Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved salary deductions ranging from 5 to 30 per cent for employees of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous institutions as part of a broader austerity drive.The new measures were cleared during a review...
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    Pakistan Closes Schools, Cuts Government Spending Due to Energy Crisis

    Islamabad, March 10 – Facing a worsening fuel crisis triggered by rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Pakistani government has announced a series of austerity measures, highlighting the country's deep dependence on imported energy and its fragile economic...
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    PM Sharif Announces Austerity Measures to Address Oil Supply Concerns

    Islamabad, March 9 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of measures on Monday to mitigate the impact of the war with Iran, including working from home and a four-day work week.Addressing the nation on state-run PTV and other private channels, the prime minister said that he was...
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