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Faiz Paracha

Faiz Paracha, an esteemed broadcast journalist with over two decades of experience, excels in reporting and editorial positions. His expertise lies in the economy and energy sectors, where he has delivered thorough coverage and valuable insights.

Currently serving as the Head of Reporting at News Diplomacy, Faiz manages coverage related to diplomatic missions, international development organizations, the United Nations, and foreign affairs. His diverse interests encompass environmental and climatic issues, alongside his profound knowledge of business, economy, and energy.

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PM seeks report on tax, energy tariff issues with AJK

Faiz Paracha May 9, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ought a report about lingering issues between Islamabad and the government of Azad Kahsmir on tariff issues related to the Neelum-Jhelum power project. According to media reports, the federal…

Business

Fertilizer companies won’t be allowed to take undue profit: minister

Faiz Paracha May 9, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said that fertilizer companies must not be allowed to take undue profit. Steps should be taken to ensure uniform price of the urea fertilizer across the…

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2023 marked by gross economic injustice, disregard for Constitution: HRCP

Faiz Paracha May 8, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Apart from the political polarization that continued through 2023, resulting in greater restrictions on civil and political rights, the year was marked by acute distress among ordinary people, caused by the cost-of-living crisis…

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Pakistan, China to expand cooperation to more sectors

Faiz Paracha May 8, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have decided to further boost their collaboration in projects related to energy, infrastructure and food security within the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The decision was made at a…

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Economy fast recovering, inflation down by 21pc: Aurangzeb

Faiz Paracha May 7, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that the national economy was fast recovering and inflation had come down by 21 per cent. Addressing a news conference along with Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and…

Business

Increasing tax-to-GDP ratio govt’s priority: minister

Faiz Paracha May 7, 2024

ISLAMABAD: A World Bank delegation led by South Asia Regional Vice President Martin Raiser held a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb here, says a press release. The minister briefed the delegation on the macro-economic…

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Saudi firms interested in investment in Pakistan: Almubarak

Faiz Paracha May 6, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak on Monday said that a large number of companies in his country were interested in investing in different sectors in Pakistan. He stated this while addressing participants of a…

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SECP paves way for privatization of PIA

Faiz Paracha May 6, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has paved the way for the privatization of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) by approving its restructuring plan. According to a statement issued by the SECP, the commission…

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Law soon to punish officials for overbilling: minister

Faiz Paracha May 5, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to introduce a law to check over-billing by the electricity distribution companies. Minister for Power Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari said that the government had approved a plan to amend the law to take…

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FBR’s request to block non-filers’ SIMs turned down

Faiz Paracha May 4, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refused to block the mobile phone SIMs of non-tax return filers on the request of the Federal Bureau of Revenue, it was learnt on Saturday. The FBR had issued an order to block the…

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