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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued its projections for Pakistan's economy, foreseeing a 2.5% growth rate in 2024. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, th
The recent outbreak of violence in Israel has prompted investors to turn to safe-haven assets like gold as they monitor Middle East developments for potential geopolitical ris
The World Bank has retracted its recommendation to impose taxes on individuals earning less than Rs50,000, clarifying that the suggestion was based on 2019 data. The move com
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented modifications to the Customs Act 2001, imposing stricter regulations for transit trade between Pakistan and Afghanist
In the global oil market, there is anticipation of a notable drop in petroleum product prices, with a possible decrease of $7 per barrel. This decline is evident in the Gulf m
The USDA Predicts a 40% Surge in Pakistan's Rice Exports, Potentially Earning an Extra $1 Billion in Foreign Sales. Additionally, a Strong Wheat Harvest and Improved Cotton Ou
Pakistan has banned the import of goods that are prone to smuggling through its territory to Afghanistan. This is a major policy shift and a sign of Islamabad's growing frustr
The federal cabinet has granted approval for the disbursement of Rs 620 million to cover the salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) employees, as reported by a private news ag
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outperformed expectations by collecting Rs2,041 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the desig
KARACHI: Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid and rising trade with Asian neighbours have pushed Afghanistan's currency as the best performer this quarter as it climbed to
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Karachi: Dawood Global Foundation is committed to distributing 10,000 wheelchairs across Pakistan. In a major step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Sindh, Dawood
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
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Karachi: A ceremony was held at the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi in which lifetime achievement awards were given to alumni of the institution for their outstanding
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
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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