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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared Monday (December 25) as a bank holiday in observance of both Quaid-i-Azam Day and Christmas, as announced on Thursday. This announcem
In Karachi, gold prices experienced a Rs 500 drop per tola on Thursday, reaching Rs 218,000. Specifically, the cost of 24 tola gold decreased by Rs 500, marking a shift from i
In Karachi, the price of gold experienced an upward trend, with the per tola rate of 24-karat gold surging in both the global and local markets on Wednesday. Reports indicate
The World Bank has sanctioned $350 million in funding for institutional reforms in Pakistan, as reported by a private news channel. This financial support, termed as the Seco
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), proposing a Rs4.66 per unit hike in electr
KARACHI: In a significant development, the Sindh Accountant General (AG) Office has disbursed funds to clear Chinese-imported buses, facilitating the expansion of Karachi's Pe
In Karachi, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline of more than 2,600 points in the benchmark KSE-100 index during intra-day trading on Tuesday. Reports f
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in Islamabad approved the draft of a crucial agreement between K-Electric (KE) and Pakistani government ent
Saudi oil giant Aramco has secured a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO) for $100 million, marking its first entry into Pakistan's retail fuel market. This move is e
The citizens of Karachi might soon face additional financial strain as the Federal government has requested a Rs 1.72 per unit increase in the tariff for K-Electric consumers.
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GENEVA: After more than three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that its member states have reached an agreement to strengthen
While it may be possible to purchase drinks and dietary supplements made in North Korea as souvenirs or at a North Korean restaurant's recommendation, consumers need to be awa
Karachi, April 2, 2025: As Pakistan grapples with the rising prevalence of diseases, countless patients find themselves in hospital wards during one of the most cherished time
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's information technology (IT) sector has witnessed impressive growth, with IT service exports reaching $2.177 billion during the first seven months of the
Karachi: ILMA University successfully concluded its 5th International Conference on Combating Fake News and Climate Reporting in the Digital Era, a landmark two-day event that
Islamabad: Sarwar Munir Rao, renowned scholar, writer and senior journalist and recipient of Tamgha e Imtiaz took 16 long years to write the book after hectic research. P
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While it may be possible to purchase drinks and dietary supplements made in North Korea as souvenirs or at a North Korean restaurant's recommendation, consumers need to be awa
Across the Muslim world, millions of people have taken to the streets in support of Palestine. From Jakarta to Istanbul, from Karachi to Casablanca, the voices of the Muslim u
The "Uzbekistan Tourism Roadshow – 2025" held, at the local hotel in Karachi, was a landmark event aimed at strengthening the cultural and economic ties between Pakistan