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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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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…

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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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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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