ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided in principle to empower commercial banks to take possession of mortgaged houses after a cumulative notice period of 90 days in ca
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to receive more than $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, as the I
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Wednesday, reflecting gains in the international bullion market. The price of gold per tola jumped by Rs11,100, r
ISLAMABAD: Prices of locally assembled cars and electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan are expected to decline following proposed tax relief measures in the upcoming Budget 2026&
ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the implementation of fuel conservation and additional austerity measures introduced by the government t
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has increased the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50 percent, effective from April 28, 2026, as rising inflation and global uncertain
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully completed the repayment of $3.45 billion in deposits owed to the United Arab Emirates, according to an official statement issued by the St
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline on Friday, reflecting a downward trend in the international bullion market. In the local market, the price of gold
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline on Thursday, following a downward trend in the global bullion market. According to data released by the All-Pa
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a modest increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, signaling relative stability in Pakistan’s ext
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict accountability following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P
ISLAMABAD: At least 14 infants died after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning
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Government websites across Europe and other regions went offline on Wednesday after critical vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, a widely used programming language, trigge
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC
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