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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority expressed anguish over the request for an increase in electricity prices. It could not be satisfied over the statistics pres
KARACHI: Pressing another challenge to the caretaker government of Pakistan, the outstanding dues of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) from various sectors have now surged past a stagg
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is expected to make a final decision regarding relief in electricity bills on Tuesday (today), citing sources. Caretaker government is like
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries is devising a plan to boost the country’s exports by extending all-out support to the industry stakeholders. This was stated by C
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee ended the week on a negative note at a record closing low of 301 against the US dollar in the interbank market, data from the State Bank of Pakist
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has announced a 48-hour closure of CNG and RLNG stations from August 26 to 28. The SSGC spokesperson said in a press statement
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan started the week on a positive note as they surged in line with the rupee's depreciation against the dollar and gain in international rates.&n
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has redrafted the law dealing with the payments made to non-residents to simplify the procedure both for the taxpayers, as well a
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the government would ensure the implementation of reforms in the power and energy sectors of the c
LAHORE: Sugar prices on Friday spiked to a record high of up to Rs160 per kilo in retail markets in different parts of the country. According to market sources, sugar is being
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The 16th Consumer Food Safety and Quality Conference was held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Karachi, where Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of
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
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KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the postponement of the annual intermediate examinations for 2025, originally scheduled to begin on A
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
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In North Korea, women are referred to as "one wheel of the revolutionary cart". A popular song titled "Women Are Flowers" describes women as "the flowers of the nation". The c
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed on September 19, 1960, is one of the most significant water-sharing agreements in the world. Brokered by the World Bank, the treaty was e
By: Hassan NourianConsul General of I.R. Iran in Karachi The death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observes 21st April across the country to acknowledge his s