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The MPA proposes a resolution to forbid girls from marrying young.

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The Punjab Assembly has considered a motion opposing the early marriage of young girls.

Sara Ahmed, a member of the provincial assembly (MPA), has filed a resolution in the Punjab Assembly Secretariat addressing the problem of early marriage, which is a landmark step towards protecting the rights and welfare of young girls.

The resolution emphasises the negative effects of weddings involving girls under the age of eighteen and asks for a ban on such unions.

The resolution emphasises the vulnerability of young girls to assault, exploitation, and different health concerns, citing the catastrophic consequences of early marriage.

It highlights how important healthy moms are to building a robust and harmonious society.

The resolution emphasises how critical it is to educate the public about the grave risks that early marriages represent.

It promotes strict regulations to guarantee that marriages are not consummated until partners are of legal age (18) and present the marriage (nikkah) registrar with legitimate identity, such as a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).

The Punjab Assembly has worked hard to solve a critical societal issue and protect the rights of young girls, as seen by this initiative.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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