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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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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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Journalist killed on World Press Freedom Day

Faiz Paracha May 3, 2024

QUETTA: While the world was observing the press freedom day on Friday, a senior journalist and press club president was killed in a remote controlled device in Khuzdar town of Balochistan. Police said that 10 people were injured in the…

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Committee to probe wheat import scandal: PM

Faiz Paracha May 3, 2024

ISLAMABAD: A committee is going to be formed to investigate a scandal involving the import of millions of tonnes of wheat from Ukraine by the caretaker government at a cost of over one billion dollars. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has…

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Govt committed to climate change mitigation: Romina

Faiz Paracha Apr 30, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination jointly observed the Earth Day 2024 by organizing an event. The…

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Minister orders withdrawal of recent urea price hike

Faiz Paracha Apr 30, 2024

ISLAMABAD: In a move to protect the interests of farmers, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday directed the fertilizer companies to immediately reverse the recent increase in urea prices. He issued…

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We have to stand on our own feet, PM tells economic forum

Faiz Paracha Apr 29, 2024

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked Saudi Arabia, Britain, Gulf courtiers and United States of America for assisting Pakistan in testing times. He was speaking at the “Meeting for Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy…

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My govt committed to put economy back on track: PM

Faiz Paracha Apr 28, 2024

ISLAMABAD: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday, said a statement issued by the…

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Ishaq Dar appointed as deputy prime minister

Faiz Paracha Apr 28, 2024

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader and foreign minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed as the deputy prime minister with immediate effect, the government announced on Sunday. "The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mr Mohammad Ishaq Dar,…

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Import of urea sought for kharif season

Faiz Paracha Apr 25, 2024

ISLAMABAD: A committee formed by the federal government to decide about prices and other matters regarding fertilizer has recommended to import urea for the Kharif season in the country. The recommendation was made at a meeting of the…

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