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PPP delegation meets PM Shehbaz, discuss federal budget

A delegation from the PPP met with PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the upcoming federal budget. The PPP presented recommendations and demanded increased funding and development projects for Sindh, especially for flood-affected individuals. Prime Minister assured consultation on their demands, with senior government officials also present at the meeting.

Federal Cabinet Approval: A Must for MOUs with Foreign Countries

The caretaker government has made a significant decision to require the approval of the federal cabinet for Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with foreign countries. This development, as reported by sources, marks a shift from the previous practice where only the approval of the Prime Minister was deemed compulsory.

Dr. Umar Saif, Pakistan’s IT Minister, confirms plans to bring PayPal and Stripe to the country.

Dr. Umar Saif, the Minister for Information Technology in the interim government, has officially affirmed the federal government's commitment to bringing PayPal and Stripe to Pakistan. Additionally, there are plans to create specialized co-working spaces tailored for freelancers. This announcement comes after a meeting between Dr. Saif and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, during which they endorsed a comprehensive project aimed at fostering the IT industry.

Pakistan can generate 100,000 MW from its coil reserves, says federal minister Khurram Dastagir.

Minister of Power Khurram Dastgir Khan on Tuesday said that the government remains committed to solving the energy problems of the country, adding that renewable energy like hydel and solar is the way forward. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the minister said hydel generation is the “mainstay” of the country’s energy and that despite its issues it remains the most feasible source of energy in the long run like coal.