KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026. On this day, all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Micr
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial has assured traders that those who cannot afford the Point of Sale (POS) system will be facilitated and that
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Monday, tracking losses in the international bullion market and dampening sentiment among investors and buyers who had wit
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially transferred the authority over cotton export matters from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to the State Bank
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stayed largely range-bound as cautious investor sentiment and persistent volatility shaped the session. The benchmark KSE
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded Monday’s session on a subdued note, with the KSE-100 index closing 200 points lower at 171,204, reflecting cautious
The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan to support macroeconomic stability, improve public resource management, and strengthen service delivery acro
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reached an agreement with Qatar to cancel 24 surplus Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes for 2026, prompting the federal government to reopen previousl
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving ahead with its first-ever Panda Bond issuance, aiming to raise $250 million as part of a broader $1 billion financing program, Finance Minister S
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has shared its five-year projections for petroleum development levy collections with the International Monetary Fund, outlining a steady increase in revenu
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See all »KARACHI: The HIV outbreak linked to Karachi’s Valika Hospital has deepened concerns after the number of HIV-positive children rose to 80, leaving affected families deman
KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has linked the increasing number of HIV infections in Pakistan to risky behavior associated with late-night party culture, urgin
ISLAMABAD: Senator Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali has formally urged President Asif Ali Zardari to confer one of Pakistan's highest civil awards on renowned Ayurvedic physician
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See all »KARACHI: The Department of Pharmacology, Ziauddin Medical College, Ziauddin University, organized PharmaCon-2026, titled “Transforming Knowledge into Therapeutics,&rdquo
KARACHI: The disappearance of manhole covers in Karachi and the accidents caused by open manholes have become a serious public safety issue. To address this challenge, student
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to personally teach one class every week at a public school as
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