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CM pays tribute to national unity, praises chairman Bilawal’s diplomatic role during India conflict

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• Announces Rs42,000 as minimum wage• Condemns aggression gaianst Palestine, IranKARACHI (June 19): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, concluding debate on the budget 2025-26, delivered a comprehensive address in the Sindh Assembly, lauding Pakistan’s unified national response during the recent conflict with India and highlighting the crucial diplomatic and political role played by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.He began by congratulating the service chiefs, armed forces, President, Prime Minister, provincial governments, media, and political workers for their collective and coordinated effort. “Our national unity led us to success,”…

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Oil prices fall 5% as Israel-Iran ceasefire reduces Middle East supply risk

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NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 5% to a two-week low on Tuesday on expectations the ceasefire between Israel and Iran will reduce the risk of oil supply disruptions in the Middle East. That ceasefire, however, was on shaky ground with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing both Israel and Iran of violating it just hours after it was announced. Brent crude futures fell $3.29, or 4.6%, to $68.19 a barrel at 10:43 EDT (1443 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $3.20, or 4.7%, to $65.31. That put…

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‘Dasu Hydropower Project to start generation in 2027’

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Chairman WAPDA Reviews Construction Progress on Key Sites June 24, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry visited Dasu Hydropower Project today to review construction work on key sites, including the main dam, powerhouse, transformer cavern and the relocated section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. The Chairman also presided over a progress review meeting at the project office. The project management team briefed him about the targets and the achievements on the…

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SECMC Becomes First Mining Company Globally to Achieve AWS Gold Certification for Water Stewardship

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SECMC, Pakistan’s pioneering coal mining company, has set a global benchmark by becoming the first mining company in the world to receive the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Gold Certification for its complete mining operations, reflecting its leadership in sustainable water management. Established in 2009, the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global, multi-stakeholder platform founded by the UN, NGOs and research institutes to promote responsible water use and sustainable freshwater management. Over 330 sites in more than 30 countries have achieved AWS certification across diverse sectors such as…

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Fuel Dealers Accuse Oil Firms of Supply Cuts Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

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KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, Malik Khuda Bakhsh, has accused oil marketing companies (OMCs) of deliberately restricting fuel supplies to petrol pumps in anticipation of rising global prices due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. In a statement, Bakhsh claimed that several OMCs are not fulfilling dealer orders despite having sufficient reserves. He emphasized that under Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulations, companies are required to maintain a minimum of 20 days’ fuel stock. “There is no actual shortage, but selective supply cuts are being…

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