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Meeting in private between the prime ministers of Pakistan and Iraq on the fringes of the 79th UNGA

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Today, during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani.

The Prime Minister praised the friendly relations that are bolstered by deep historical, cultural, and religious links between the two friendly nations. The prime minister also expressed gratitude for the superb accommodations the Iraqi government had made for the Pakistani Zaireen.

The presidents of the two countries decided to expand and enhance their current bilateral relations during their meeting. They choose to take advantage of the possibility for improving mutually beneficial collaboration that existed between the two nations.

The two leaders also discussed topics of mutual interest that were regional and global in nature. The continuous Israeli slaughter in Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis were seen by both presidents with deep concern. Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, reaffirmed Pakistan’s demand for an early end to hostilities in Gaza and accountability of Israel for the slaughter in Gaza.

The leaders’ decision to support international efforts at the UN and OIC platforms for a quick ceasefire in Gaza and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to their Palestinian counterparts highlights their shared perspectives on global challenges.

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Maintaining Fertiliser Price Stability: The Need for a Continuous Gas Supply to the Fertiliser Sector

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To guarantee fertiliser price stability, a cabinet committee meeting was presided over by Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister.

Senior government officials, including Industries Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, attended the meeting.

The attendees received an update on the government’s, gas suppliers’, and fertiliser industry’s conversations. Additionally, the gas supply for the fertiliser sector was evaluated and determined to be adequate.

Throughout the Rabi cropping season, the Deputy Prime Minister ordered the fertiliser industry to maintain a continuous gas supply in order to guarantee steady production and stock levels.

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Fifth Straight Cut: PM Applauds SBP’s Policy Rate Reduction

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to lower its policy rate by an additional 2 percent, stating that the bank’s current 13 percent rate is encouraging for the nation’s economy.

He expressed optimism in a statement that the policy rate cut would encourage investment and further boost investor confidence in the country’s economy.

The prime minister said that decreasing the inflation rate also lowered the policy rate and that future inflation rate reductions will be even more pronounced.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Federal Finance Minister and other officials for their work in this area.

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GHQ Attack Case: Prosecution Seeks Bail Cancellation of CM KP & Other Accused, Indicts 9 More

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25 defendants, including PTI officials, have non-bailable arrest warrants issued by the Anti Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi for their failure to show up for court proceedings related to the GHQ attack case.

Judge Amjad Ali Shah added nine more suspects to the GHQ attack indictment list during today’s ATC Court sessions, bringing the total to 98.

Among the 61 defendants who appeared in court were Shah Mehmud Qureshi and the founder of the PTI.

Among those charged are Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Mehr Mohammad Javed, Chaudhary Asif, Zakir Ullah, Azeem Ullah, Shireen Mazatri, Major Retired Tahir Sadiq, and former MPA Rashid Hafeez.

A plea to cancel the bail of 23 suspects, including Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has also been filed by the prosecution side.

In the GHQ attack, there were 119 accused in total.

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