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After Contract Breaches, PSL Rattled By 'Increased Pay' Demand From Players: Report
The PCB announced on Sunday that because of the conflict in the region and the austerity and revenue-saving measures announced by the government, the PSL matches would be held without spectators.
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Pakistan To Mute "National Day' Celebrations Due To War In Iran
The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to "austerity measures" linked to the Gulf crisis.
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Everything To Know About Taliban's New "Vice And Virtue" Law In Afghanistan
The Taliban government's new law to "promote virtue and prevent vice" has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam.
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Attend Mosque Or Be Punished, Taliban Chief Orders Government Workers
Afghan government employees must attend mosque five times a day or face punishment, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said Thursday in his latest edict enforcing an austere interpretation of Islam.
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Cash-Strapped Pak Bans Red Carpets At Official Events To Cut Costs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of red carpets at government events, reserving them exclusively for diplomatic receptions, as part of austerity measures to cut down unnecessary expenditures in the cash-strapped nation.
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Pakistan To Cut Expenses Of Ministers, Advisers By 15% In Austerity Drive
Pakistan's government will cut back allowances and travel expenses of ministers and advisers as part of an austerity drive that will save it 200 billion rupees ($766 million) a year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today.
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"Asking Everyone For Sacrifices": UK To Hike Taxes In Thursday's Budget
Britain will on Thursday hike taxes and slash public spending in a government budget signalling a return to austerity despite millions suffering a cost-of-living crisis in an economy facing recession.
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Bangladesh, To Save Dollars, Cancels Dance By Bollywood's Nora Fatehi
The Bangladesh government denied Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi permission to perform at an event in the capital Dhaka in a bid to save dollars as part of austerity measures.
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Court Questions Bengal Government Over Money Given To Puja Committees
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought to know from the West Bengal government its justification for doling out Rs 50,000 to community Durga pujas, amid the austerity measures being pursued by the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assam Revokes Austerity Measures, To Spend On Infrastructure Projects
In a major development, the Assam government has decided to revoke the austerity measures that were put in place because of the coronavirus lockdown. The state government has further announced infrastructure projects worth Rs 11,900 Crore on Saturday.
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After Contract Breaches, PSL Rattled By 'Increased Pay' Demand From Players: Report
The PCB announced on Sunday that because of the conflict in the region and the austerity and revenue-saving measures announced by the government, the PSL matches would be held without spectators.
-
Pakistan To Mute "National Day' Celebrations Due To War In Iran
The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to "austerity measures" linked to the Gulf crisis.
-
Everything To Know About Taliban's New "Vice And Virtue" Law In Afghanistan
The Taliban government's new law to "promote virtue and prevent vice" has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam.
-
Attend Mosque Or Be Punished, Taliban Chief Orders Government Workers
Afghan government employees must attend mosque five times a day or face punishment, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said Thursday in his latest edict enforcing an austere interpretation of Islam.
-
Cash-Strapped Pak Bans Red Carpets At Official Events To Cut Costs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of red carpets at government events, reserving them exclusively for diplomatic receptions, as part of austerity measures to cut down unnecessary expenditures in the cash-strapped nation.
-
Pakistan To Cut Expenses Of Ministers, Advisers By 15% In Austerity Drive
Pakistan's government will cut back allowances and travel expenses of ministers and advisers as part of an austerity drive that will save it 200 billion rupees ($766 million) a year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today.
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"Asking Everyone For Sacrifices": UK To Hike Taxes In Thursday's Budget
Britain will on Thursday hike taxes and slash public spending in a government budget signalling a return to austerity despite millions suffering a cost-of-living crisis in an economy facing recession.
-
Bangladesh, To Save Dollars, Cancels Dance By Bollywood's Nora Fatehi
The Bangladesh government denied Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi permission to perform at an event in the capital Dhaka in a bid to save dollars as part of austerity measures.
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Court Questions Bengal Government Over Money Given To Puja Committees
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought to know from the West Bengal government its justification for doling out Rs 50,000 to community Durga pujas, amid the austerity measures being pursued by the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assam Revokes Austerity Measures, To Spend On Infrastructure Projects
In a major development, the Assam government has decided to revoke the austerity measures that were put in place because of the coronavirus lockdown. The state government has further announced infrastructure projects worth Rs 11,900 Crore on Saturday.
