The caretaker government in Pakistan is considering a gas tariff increase that may impact high-end consumers while aiming to protect low-end users from the impending price sur
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee is set to maintain its upward trajectory against the US dollar as export earnings and remittances surge following government actions against specu
Crackdown on Gold Smuggling and 'Gold Mafia' Launched by Intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies Islamabad: In a significant development, intelligence and law enforcement ag
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Maintains 22% Policy Rate: The SBP's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged after its recent meeting. This
Karachi: Gold prices decreased by Rs 700 per tola. According to rates shared by All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association price of 24-carat gold settled at Rs 239,100
Karachi: Rupee recorded marginal gain to settle at 305.47. At close, rupee was up 0.07 paisa or 0.02 percent as per State Bank of Pakistan. Dollar climbed to new heights again
As the local currency fell to historic low against the US dollar, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday denied the reports that it is holding an emergency meeting of the
Gold price has continued to increase in Pakistan after another hike in the international market. The price of gold (24 carats) increased by Rs3,400 to settle at Rs239,800 per
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan shared relief plan in electricity bills with IMF. Finance Ministry has given written confirmation to IMF to collect August and September bills in installme
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
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See all »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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See all »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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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